A homebuyers survey can be a good idea before you buy a property. The survey and report that follows can help you uncover any potential issues and repairs that are needed. This information can help you to negotiate a better price. It can also help you to assess the amount of work needed after your […]
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The first thing anyone should do when they find rising damp, is to come up with a solution to fix it. If you let this kind of problem go untreated, it can progress into a more serious issue. Rising damp doesn’t just damage paint, wallpaper, and skirting boards. Over longer periods of time it has
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In this article we will be looking at the cost of replacing a standard roof and if it is possible to get a grant for your new roof. At some point every roof will become damaged and need repairs. Then eventually, as the roof becomes older and defects become more common, your roof will need
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When most people think of rising damp, the first thing that usually springs to mind is internal and cosmetic damage. This includes things like, wet tide marks on walls, flaking paintwork, wallpaper peeling away from the wall and rotten skirting boards. Whilst these cosmetic issues are unsightly, frustrating and often costly, they are not compromising
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Tanking slurry is a great way of creating a waterproof barrier on internal walls and floors. However. It does not always provide the best possible finish. If you are tanking inside your home, in a room that will be used as a living space, then it is highly likely you want to apply a smooth
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Damp coming through a floor is quite common. Especially with solid concrete floors in your property. Some common places you may find this issue are: Downstairs rooms with solid concrete floors Garages and sheds Basements and cellars These are all areas where water can penetrate through the concrete and result in damp on the surface.
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