Sump Pumps Versus Water Pumps for Basements If it’s in an area where you don’t want it, water is always going to be a problem. Whether you’ve got water in your basement or at a low point in your back garden, getting rid of the water should be a priority. When dealing with a standing water problem in your home, many homeowners will consider getting a pump. However, there are Continue Reading
A Guide to Converting a Cellar With property prices higher than ever and many people struggling to get onto the property ladder, home extensions are becoming a worthwhile option for people who need more space at home but would struggle to buy a bigger house. Rear extensions are a popular option, but if you don’t have much outside space or garden to build into, you might be put off the Continue Reading
How Cavity Membranes Work If you live in a property that has a basement or cellar and you have experienced damp issues in this space, then it can be quite a frustrating prospect to have so much extra room underneath your property that you are unable to use. Along with this, damp in the basement can also lead to further problems that affect the rest of your home including a Continue Reading
How to Waterproof a Cellar Many homes in the UK have a cellar or basement space underneath the ground floor of the property. This might be small, such as a coal vault that was designed mainly for storing coal and food in the Victorian times, or your cellar might span the entire width and length of your home. Either way, they can make ideal additional storage spaces for your belongings, Continue Reading
Different Ways to Tank a Basement Cellars and basements can be susceptible to damp, as moisture and water can easily travel into your walls through the ground. If you have a cellar or basement that you want to convert and refurbish to use as a storage or living space, then basement tanking and waterproofing are definitely something to look into. Why is Tanking and Waterproofing Needed? If you are considering Continue Reading
Anyone who has lived in the UK for any time will know that we are not blessed with the driest of climates in this country. With quite a lot of wet weather in the UK throughout the year, even in the summertime, it’s no surprise that most properties in the UK are going to suffer from damp problems at some point. Damp and mould issues are quite commonplace in British Continue Reading
If you and your family have noticed that you are sneezing at home more often than usual, even if it’s not allergy season, it could be due to the presence of mould in your home. Mould can sometimes be hidden or undetectable during the early stages, so you may not always realise that it is present within your home. So, how exactly can you tell if there is mould in Continue Reading
Due to the wet climate in the UK, damp is often a common occurrence in British properties. Problems that are caused by excess moisture, however, can lead to serious structural issues if left untreated and can even become hazardous to your health. If you own or are considering purchasing a property with damp issues, it’s important to understand the different types of damp, what causes it, how to prevent it, Continue Reading
What Causes Damp in a Home? The average UK home will deal with a large amount of rain throughout the year, so, unsurprisingly, many British properties will suffer from problems with mould and damp. Damp and decay can appear on the internal walls of a home and can be caused by various reasons, from ineffective drains to broken damp proof courses. Diagnosing Damp Problems – The Age of the House: Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know About Timber Decay in a Property If you own an older property, you probably don’t want to learn it is affected by timber decay. Discovering that the woodwork in your property is being damaged by wet or dry rot or insects is never good news for any homeowner. There are many drastic measures that you might consider taking to restore your home to its former Continue Reading