The issue of damping is not new. In fact, it has been hailing since the Victorian era. The problem is more evident in old houses then the modern day ones. However, the problem is still relevant and the damages…
How to Reduce Your Heating Bills This Winter
With the temperature having already dropped and the first frosty nights in several areas of the UK, plus the promise of a harsh winter ahead, many of us will be groaning at the thought of our winter fuel bills.…
The Scandal of Mis-sold Insulation
It is often claimed that over 30% of heat from your home is lost through the walls. Cavity wall insulation is one of cheapest and most efficient ways stop this leakage. For years, it has been widely promoted as…
Signs That Your House Has a Damp Problem
A damp problem in a house means that water is somehow getting into the walls, floors or ceilings and this can happen for a number of reasons including cracked pipes, a loose or missing roof tile, or moisture is…
Should I re-insulate after extraction?
If you have arranged for the cavity walls in your property to be cleared of insulation, it is likely you’ve had a problem with it such as allowing dampness to enter your home or creating an issue with condensation. Many…
Why you need to check the pointing on your house
We know that it’s probably the last thing any of us want to do, but a quick check around your home, just once a year, could save you hundreds, or even thousands of pounds. Checking the pointing (cement between your…
When we wanted to find out the true cost of dampness, we went to a property buyer to find out…
We already know how much dampness in a home costs. Usually caused by saturated cavity insulation the obvious cost can be: Damage to decoration Ill health Internal plaster falling off Mould spores Condensation ruining clothes The cost of removal…
Advice for Homeowners This Summer
You’d be forgiven for thinking only of ice cream and beaches at this time of year but we must bring you back down to earth (sorry about that!). It’s because now is exactly the right time to consider getting…
DIY SOS? YES!
BBC’s DIY SOS came to Bristol and aired on BBC1 on 29th June 2017. Nick Knowles and his team (in case you haven’t seen it) arrive at a property where there is need and where the property that they…
It’s Summer, so You Really Need to Be Thinking About Christmas
Long summer evenings, bright mornings, being woken by the dawn chorus and even the prospect of a cheeky barbecue mean that we are approaching the best part of the best of all seasons, Summer! We wouldn’t blame you for not…