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Lime plaster applied to the walls around stairs leading up from a partially submerged basement

Roman lime plaster for finishing basement conversions and damp walls

17 September 2025 Hilary
The superior breathability and durability of Roman lime plaster makes it the ideal finish for walls following a basement conversion [...]
Basement Waterproofing, Lime Plaster Autumn, Basements, Damp Proofing, Damp Survey, Lime Plaster, Period Property
The Property Conservation Services van outside a period property in Oxfordshire

7 tips for protecting period homes from increased risk of damp during autumn and winter

20 August 2025 Hilary
We hate to say this, but summer doesn’t long and your beautiful period property may be at increased risk of [...]
Condensation, Damp Survey Autumn, Damp Survey, Period Property
A new basement conversion with a large corner sofa and wall mounted television.

Tips for maintaining a dry basement conversion and keeping damp at bay for ever

23 July 2025 Hilary
Moisture ingress is the technical term for damp in the basement, and this is often accompanied by condensation once the [...]
Basement Waterproofing Basements
A beautifully converted basement showing a sofa, and a TV on the wall. There's also a desk and office chair in the space.

How to plan a basement conversion – Seven things to think about

25 June 202525 June 2025 Hilary
As a damp proofing and basement waterproofing company, we are involved in a lot of basement conversion projects. To help [...]
Basement Waterproofing Basements
Underneath a timber oof suffering woodworm

Caring for your timber roof to prevent damp-related damage

28 May 2025 Hilary
Damp-related damage in a timber roof mainly appears in the form of fungal decay like dry rot or wet rot, [...]
Timber Treatments Ingress, Timber Roof, Timber Treatment, Woodworm
Before and after basement conversion

How to turn a damp basement into a dry, usable living space

30 April 2025 Hilary
Many owners of period properties in Oxfordshire and surrounding counties find that their dream home comes with not only unique [...]
Basement Waterproofing Basements
A close up of sealing tape at the edge of some floor damp proofing membrane

How damp problems are tackled with modern damp proofing techniques and materials

2 April 20252 April 2025 Hilary
Damp problems are not uncommon in period properties, with homeowners and landlords being challenged by issues such as water ingress, [...]
Damp Proofing Damp Proofing, Isotherm
Grade two listed pub, The Talkhouse, showing it's distinctive lime plaster feature

The Talkhouse pub and its damaged lime plaster

3 March 2025 Hilary
The lovely Talkhouse pub in Stanton St John, Oxfordshire is a Grade II listed building, from somewhere around the late [...]
Lime Plaster, Timber Treatments Lime Plaster, Listed Building
A protimeter being used to detect damp levels during a damp survey

DIY vs professional damp proofing: How to choose

5 February 202528 March 2025 Hilary
Damp is a common issue for homeowners, especially those with older homes or period properties. Whether you’re dealing with a [...]
Damp Survey Damp Problems, Damp Survey
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Why homeowners trust Property Care Association members

8 January 2025 Hilary
It’s easy to check if a property professional you are considering using is a member of the Property Care Association [...]
Basement Waterproofing, Condensation, Damp Proofing, Damp Survey, Dry Rot, Timber Treatments, Wet Rot Property Care Association, TrustMark

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