We provide full preservation and restoration solutions for all types of property; domestic and commercial. We are a family business based in Epsom, Surrey with over 30 years experience in the Damp Proofing industry. We provide full preservation solutions for all types of property; domestic and commercial.
As seen on Channel 4's Secret Agent with Phil Spencer, our services were called upon in 2012 to carry out remedial works for the programme. This programme can be viewed on Channel 4 Catch Up TV, where our company director John can be seen discussing damp problems with Phil at a house in New Malden, Surrey.
As seen on Channel 4's Secret Agent with Phil Spencer, our services were called upon in 2012 to carry out remedial works for the programme. This programme can be viewed on Channel 4 Catch Up TV, where our company director John can be seen discussing damp problems with Phil at a house in New Malden, Surrey.
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Rising damp can arise for various reasons; the failure of an existing damp proof course (dpc), bridging due to external high ground level or the complete absence of a damp proof course. Brick, stone and mortar are porous allowing damp from the ground to rise by capillary action, carrying with it ground salts including chlorides and nitrates.
Woodworm is the commonly used term for a number of wood boring insects which lay their eggs on or in timber and whose larvae bore through the wood leaving a network of tunnels, damaging and weakening the structure. Woodworm attack is varied - both in the type of timber which different species infest and their larval life-span which can range from ten months to 11 years.
If left untreated dry rot can be a serious threat to a property, causing extensive damage to timbers and masonry. Generally caused by a combination of a lack of ventilation and a readily available source of moisture e.g. We will provide a 10 year guarantee for dry rot treatments.
An additional GPI (guarantee protection insurance) guarantee can be purchased which will run alongside our own guarantee, please request a leaflet for further information.
An additional GPI (guarantee protection insurance) guarantee can be purchased which will run alongside our own guarantee, please request a leaflet for further information.
Whether you are completely refurbishing your basement to utilise the space in your home, or a commercial client planning redevelopment - we offer tailor made waterproofing solutions. CEMENTITIOUS WATERPROOFING (TANKING) blocks any possible water ingress away from the area. CAVITY DRAIN MEMBRANE guides any possible water ingress into drainage channels and diverts it away to a prepared outlet area.
Condensation is caused by everyday modern living; central heating, double glazing, loft and cavity insulation.
Add this to our everyday activities: showering, bathing, cooking, drying clothes in the home either by tumble dryer or hanging on radiators/airers and it also comes from every living person - it is estimated that one person alone emanates approximately 4 pints of moisture per night, then multiple that by the number of people living within the property.
Add this to our everyday activities: showering, bathing, cooking, drying clothes in the home either by tumble dryer or hanging on radiators/airers and it also comes from every living person - it is estimated that one person alone emanates approximately 4 pints of moisture per night, then multiple that by the number of people living within the property.
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