Press Release: Property Conservation wins National Surveyor of the Year 2025
At the Property Care Awards this November, Steve Evans was named as National Surveyor of the Year 2025 for Property [...]
7 tips for protecting period homes from increased risk of damp during autumn and winter
We hate to say this, but summer doesn’t last long and your beautiful period property may be at increased risk [...]
DIY vs professional damp proofing: How to choose
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
It’s easy to check if a property professional you are considering using is a member of the Property Care Association [...]
Common damp problems in commercial and educational buildings
Whilst damp problems can be common in residential properties, commercial and educational buildings are not immune. Occupants of the building, [...]
Lime plaster and damp walls
If you live in a listed property, or in a house that was built before 1950, there’s a good chance [...]
White lines and flaky paint? You could have salt contaminated plaster through penetrating or rising damp
Penetrating damp is caused by water entering your home from against the external walls, for example from faulty rain goods, [...]
What happens during a damp survey?
Your home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make in your life. Taking care of your property and […]