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13 January 2021

Damp problems discovered over lockdown? Find out what to do

Written by Paul Lawless
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Finding damp during lockdown project
It’s not uncommon to uncover signs of damp during construction or restoration projects. Damp often lurks in places people rarely look until they start to scratch beneath the surface of a premises.   Last year, many homeowners...
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10 December 2020

Providing commercial property preservation services under lockdown.

Written by Paul Lawless
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Peter Cox Surveyor with PPE
As the country enters a new lockdown period, it has been confirmed that the construction industry will remain open, albeit with precautionary measures in place. At Peter Cox we’ve adopted a raft of health and safety...
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17 November 2020

Ensuring your property is damp-free before going Green

Written by Paul Lawless
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green homes grant ventilation
Ensuring your property is damp-free before going Green Last month, the UK Government announced that homeowners or residential landlords in England are eligible to apply for a Green Homes Grant – a contribution towards the cost...
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16 November 2020

Apprentice Technicians Wanted!

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30 October 2020

Rectifying damp issues in the home

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how to fix damp problems in the home
Rectifying damp issues in the home Many Brits turned to their hand to home improvements during the full UK lockdown earlier in the year. American Express revealed that more than £3.7 billion was spent in the...
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27 August 2020

Considerations when preserving buildings of historic significance

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Historic buildings in Liverpool
There are almost half a million buildings in the UK that have heritage protection. Many of these buildings have put opening strategies in place since lockdown has eased, with social distancing in effect which may reduce...
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13 July 2020

What to do when you notice small holes appearing in wooden items

Written by Paul Lawless
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Woodworm - Common Furniture Beetle
It’s not uncommon to notice little holes in wooden items inside properties at this time of year. You may also notice small piles of dust near them. This is likely to be the result of ‘woodworm’,...
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04 June 2020

Book your place on one of our FREE CPD seminars – Updated for October and November 2020

Written by Paul Lawless
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In order to help professionals attain the 20 hours of CPD training towards their professional status, we are offering a range of virtual CPD seminars on a range of property preservation topics. These are completely free,...
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22 May 2020

Staying safe in the construction industry as lockdown eases

Written by Paul Lawless
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Peter Cox surveyor PPE
The construction industry has not been immune to the impact of social distancing measures, with many sites across the country reducing their output or closing altogether. But now as conversations shift to how lockdown might ease,...
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12 March 2020

Damp proofing listed buildings

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Damp in listed buildings
We don’t know how many listed buildings there are in the UK, but Historic England estimates that there are approximately 400,000 in England alone. Many of these are located in city centres and areas where the...
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