Providing you with specialist surveys and a comprehensive range of remedial services to treat and beat structural decay.
We all know that our homes require routine maintenance to keep them safe, warm and dry. Many of us think in terms of interior décor and perhaps the annual radiator bleed and boiler service. It seems obvious when we think of other jobs like periodic gutter clearance or replacing cracked/slipped rooftiles. Yet often, the first indicator of a problem in these areas might not come until we see the unwelcome visual evidence of water or moisture ingress into parts of our homes.
Householders could be forgiven for thinking that the term ‘structural defect’ relates to issues like subsidence. But damp, along with wet rot and dry rot, fall into that same category. All have the potential over time to get into the very fabric of a building. Moreover, claims for the repair/reinstatement of buildings damaged by the operation of such events are routinely excluded from cover under Household Buildings insurances, as is the case for damage caused by woodworm infestation since they are regarded as gradually operating causes of damage. If left to spread for long enough, they are capable of threatening a building’s structural integrity to the extent that it could be rendered unmortgageable.
So it’s important that even the smallest signs of damp or moisture aren’t ignored in the hope they will go away by themselves. Early investigation and, if necessary, intervention, might just save an awful lot of worry, stress and expense – not to mention inconvenience and mess – further down the line. Click on the links for further information about the types of property damage for which RenderProof can provide help, to get your home back on track.
Damp Proofing
In essence, dampness in all its forms is the presence of excess moisture. Black mould growth on walls, furniture and even clothing; delaminated wallpaper and paintwork; rotten timbers; staining; musty smells. All are outward signs of a property that is damp.
As well as the damage it can cause to buildings, living in a damp environment can also give rise to health issues over time such as: respiratory conditions, allergies, skin and eye infections.
Flood Restoration
Most of us think about rivers or streams bursting their banks after prolonged and heavy rainfall when they think of flooding. While “fluvial” flooding is certainly a risk for those of us living close to a waterway, as is coastal flooding for those with property situated close to the sea, other types of flooding also present risks to homes.
Wood Preservation
Where damp conditions exist within a property, wood becomes vulnerable to damage from a variety of sources. As a building material, it is durable, hardy and long lasting, as long as it is kept dry.
When excess moisture – howsoever caused – enters and becomes trapped within the domestic environment, and temperatures reach a certain point, optimum conditions are created for the process of decay to begin as a result of wood rot and/or infestation by insects.
Property Refurbishment
We provide quality property refurbishment and renovation services, including structural alterations, all aspects of solid plastering, traditional lime-based and highly skilled decorative Venetian Marble plaster finishes.
Damp Course- Aaron King was a true professional from start to finish. He is very knowledgeable in his field, and explained everything to me in a way I could understand and answered all my questions and concerns. Aaron kept me updated throughout the job, including photos and the additional cost of some unforeseen work, which was in a tenant’s home. The tenants were extremely happy with the work completed and confirmed that Aaron was very tidy and reliable. I would recommend Aaron without hesitation.
Swindon, October 2020
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