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20 January 2023

Housing Ombudsman Service – Spotlight on: Damp and Mould

Written by Jake Ryan
Black mould on wall
“It’s not lifestyle” Recommendations for damp and mould problems in social housing The October 2021 report conducted by the Housing Ombudsman Service has changed the way landlords should deal with the effects of damp and mould in their housing...
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18 January 2023

Helping to protect your property from snow and ice damage

Written by Jake Ryan
snow on street and houses
As winter continues it is important to be aware of the potentially damaging effects that snow and ice can have on your property, should we see further sub-zero temperatures following those experienced in early December, with...
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16 January 2023

Avoid getting snowed under with property issues this winter

Written by Josh Dixon
Property problems caused by snow and ice blog
2020 was undoubtedly a challenging year, and while many of us may have hoped for a less turbulent start to 2021, the weather unfortunately hasn’t been in our favour. Since the beginning of January, the UK,...
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13 December 2022

Tackling the problems of mould and damp in social housing

Written by Jake Ryan
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Social housing plays a vital role in providing many people with secure and affordable housing, offering protection from the uncertainty of private renting. However the ongoing debate around the quality of social housing in England has...
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23 September 2022

Giving your property the best chance to sell

Written by Jake Ryan
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Your property may very well be your most valuable asset, so when it comes to selling your home you’ll no doubt want to ensure that you get the best price for it. Before you begin the...
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10 August 2022

A summary of changes to British Standard 8102:2022

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British Standard 8102 is a global Code of Practice that gives recommendations and guidance on ways to deal with and prevent the entry of water from surrounding ground into a structure below ground level.  The standard...
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23 June 2022

How to Improve Your EPC Rating

Written by Paul Lawless
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Soaring gas and electricity bills have intensified the cost of living crisis, with inflation hitting its highest level in more than 40 years. In the current economic climate, where energy prices are as high as they...
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10 May 2022

Features of Hilti dust extraction units

Written by Paul Lawless
Hilti Dust Extraction units
After months of trials working with Hilti UK, Peter Cox have ordered 97 AIC1000 units, which will help productivity by reducing the amount of airborne dust particles meaning less clean up and a safer environment for...
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10 March 2022

A Guide to Waterproofing Materials

Written by Paul Lawless
waterproofing materials blog
Following the recent storms that caused damage across the UK and the increased risk of floods, ensuring properties are waterproof will no doubt be high on the list of priorities for homeowners, renters and construction teams....
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23 November 2021

How to help prevent seasonal damp problems in your property

Written by Paul Lawless
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As temperatures drop across the UK over the next few weeks, many residents will be turning up the thermostat and putting the heating on. Following what has been a  wet and warm autumn, the nation may...
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