15 Apr 2022
Can Damp Spread from the Neighbour’s House to my House?
According to a Barratt Homes survey, approximately 58% of the UK population lives in terraced and semi-detached homes, meaning over half of us share party walls with our neighbours. Whilst this is an efficient and more cost-effective housing option, it does present the possibility of…
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30 Aug 2021
How Much Does it Cost to Tank a Basement?
At Garratt’s Damp & Timber, we routinely carry out basement tanking. It’s an essential waterproofing technique used on properties with a below ground level. Unlike other types of damp proofing, not much is widely known about how to tank a basement in the UK, largely…
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04 Jun 2021
How to Waterproof Concrete
Concrete is one of the most used materials within the construction industry. In the 1960s, one of the biggest architectural trends was flat concrete exteriors. Trends come and go and whilst it’s now uncommon to see big concrete buildings being newly built, concrete is still…
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21 May 2021
How to Repair Cracks in Concrete Floor in Basement
In the UK, it’s thought that only around 2% of homes have basements (rooms at least 1m below ground with a permanent staircase, concrete floor and natural lighting). In instances where basements do exist, they are typically part of large, old houses located in cities…
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02 Apr 2020
10 Basement and Cellar Conversion Ideas
Basements and cellars are often neglected spaces in the home, which is one of the reasons why so many households with these spaces suffer from damp issues, as they are left forgotten about and unventilated. However, with a little bit of TLC and a professionally…
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10 Dec 2019
Tips to Transform Your Basement into a Wine Cellar
For many, selecting their favourite bottle of wine is akin to choosing between Ant and Dec – there is simply no picking! Wine connoisseurs dream of installing their very own wine cellar where they can store their bottles of choice in perfect conditions, waiting for…
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15 Jul 2019
Membrane Sealed Tanking: Type C Waterproofing Explained
The struggle for space in a crowded city like London explains why many homeowners are beginning to look below ground for that last little bit of square footage. While a basement conversion can work wonders when it comes to adding space to your property, it's vital to ensure…
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01 Jul 2019
Cementitious Basement Tanking: Type A Waterproofing Explained
With space in the capital being at such a high premium, it makes sense that so many homeowners are now looking underground to find additional space. When it comes to basement conversions, though, one of the most important factors to consider is water. Waterproofing and an effective…
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02 Jan 2019
Exploring the Cost of Damp and Timber Treatment
If your home is suffering from a damp problem or has been affected by an issue causing timber decay, you might be most concerned about the potential cost of repair. While some kinds of damp can be remedied with little fuss through fixing the source…
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07 Jun 2018
Increase Your Living Space by Basement Tanking
Space is an ongoing issue in many of our major cities. Our homes have even been affected; from busy estates lined with terraced houses to blocks of flats that tower storeys above the ground, all designed to create more space. When living close to your…
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