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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What are hygroscopic salts? 11 December 2024 Hilary Hygroscopic salts are water soluble salts that are naturally present in the ground. They attract water from the atmosphere and [...]
Remedial Surveyor Wanted 27 November 202420 December 2024 Hilary We're looking for a remedial surveyor to join our team and strengthen our presence across Oxfordshire and surrounding counties. Remedial [...]