BS8102 – Waterproofing of Structures Below Ground -The British Standard has been with us for quite a few years now, and was in fact revised in 2009 some 10 years ago. However, with the advent of many new properties...
UK residents should be well-accustomed to a rainy start to Spring. The so-called ‘April showers’ refer to much more than the name suggests – it’s not uncommon for our weather to change from spring sunshine to winter sleet and...
When additional space is required, it can often be worth exploring the opportunity of digging down to expand your premises with a basement conversion. Builders and property developers are increasingly confined with limited available and developable land, especially if...
By Richard Walker, National Technical and Development Manager at Peter Cox. Last year, the UK and the rest of Europe received a visit from the so-called ‘Beast from the East,’ a slew of chilly winds and freezing temperatures that...
Basement conversions are the ideal solution to extend your living space and add value to your property so that you can cash in when the time comes to sell your home. Whether you feel your family needs the extra...
Oh dear. Time to tackle Rising Damp, a truly depressing property problem. Picture the scene: you are merrily making your way downstairs in the morning when suddenly you see it… the signature ‘tidemark’ of damp staining along the ground...
Is your house haunted by Damp? With reports suggesting we should expect some wicked weather tonight, some of us could arrive home after an evening of trick-or-treating fun to find some unwanted dreadful damp stains in our...
Chapel Court, Tuckingmill, Camborne, Cornwall Chapel Court is part of Coastline Housing Association housing stock; built in the mid 1980’s on the site of an old Methodist Chapel. It is constructed of cavity blockwork with a render coat finish, under...
Several hundred years of heritage Our London team were called to investigate and resolve an issue for a market shop in the heart of London’s historic Leadenhall Market. Leadenhall Market dates back to the 14th century and is situated in what was the centre of...
This prestigious hotel called on the best The Lanesborough on Hyde Park Corner, Knightsbridge is one of the most luxurious hotels in the capital. However, this 5-star hotel was not always the haunt of royalty, the rich and famous that it is today, and in...