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<h1>damp proofing | damp proof | repair | treatment | dry rot</h1>
<p><font size="3">You have no doubt trawled through several sites on damp-proofing and timber treatments and by now are familiar with the cause and cures for rising dampness, woodworm, dry rot and other forms of fungal decay ( If you need any further information please click on the buttons at the left of the screen).<br>
We carry out all the ‘traditional’ methods of curing rising dampness and woodworm infestations such as injection damp-proofing and spraying when required. The question is whether these treatments are really necessary.<br>
Most treatments arise at the behest of Building Societies and their Surveyors’ reports during the buying and selling process or for re-mortgaging purposes.<br>
Invariably the survey and report will highlight some dampness and timber infestation issues. The surveyor will generally recommend that a damp and timber report be obtained from a suitably qualified specialist or British Wood Preserving & Damp-Proofing Association member firm. Many Estate Agents have informal arrangements with damp-proofing/timber treatment firms whereby the remedial company will carry out a ‘free survey’ on the property and submit a report with their recommendations. Commission-based salesmen carry out most of these surveys and some defects will invariably be found and an estimate for carrying out the works will be included with your report.<br>
Much of this work is unnecessary as rising dampness is often assumed to be the problem when it is in fact condensation or penetrating damp and these two problems can usually be remedied at a fraction of the cost of remedial works.<br>
Similarly woodworm and fungal infestations are usually confined to damp timbers and can be controlled by the removal of the dampness without resorting to the use of toxic chemicals.<br>
The works recommended after the ‘free survey’ can often result in the buyer seeking a reduction in the price of the property or even withdrawing their offer.<br>
Instead of waiting for a purchaser to have a ‘free damp and timber survey’ it would be prudent for anyone selling their property to have your own independent survey undertaken to find the real extent of any suspected dampness and timber defects<br>
As a member of the BWPDA we can provide a detailed report on any dampness and timber infestation issues, which may arise as an obstacle to the sale of your house.<br>
Our fees for surveying a property and providing a report range from £100 to £350, depending on the duration and complexity of the survey, and usually result in no remedial work being required and therefore substantial savings compared to the average cost of damp-proofing and woodworm treatment to a house, which can easily exceed £3,000.<br>
If remedial works are required we will submit a fixed price quotation for the work and if the work is subsequently carried out by ourselves the survey fee will be deducted from the final invoice.<br>
Building Societies and other lending institutions accept all our reports and findings as a certificate of integrity of the house with regard to dampness and timber defects as a suitable alternative to previously obligatory guarantees.<br>
If you require and independent survey and assessment of any damp or timber related problems please phone 0800 028 1903 or contact us by e-mail on <a href="mailto:u.k.damp-proofing-@nd-timber-treatment.com">u.k.damp-proofing-@nd-timber-treatment.com</a></font></p>
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<p><font size="3">Paul Taylor<br>
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<h2>damp proofing
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<p>As the name suggests UK Damp and Decay Control are damp proof specialists. We are part if the government endorsed damp proofing association and can provide you with an accurate diagnosis of your property's dampness. Our team can conduct a damp proof survey to establish the best course of action, if any is required. Unlike many damp proofing companies UK Damp and Decay Control use a number of environmentally friendly treatments and will not conduct any unnecessary work. Our main damp proofing office is located in Chiswick, London but we do have a variety of offices throughout the UK. You can book a damp proof survey at short notice, usually between 2-3 days, by contacting either our London office or the office that is closest to your location. The most common type of damp proof treatment comes in the form of a membrane that is applied to the exterior wall but there are a wide variety of cures available. We have a great deal of experience with damp proofing so you can be assured that you're in safe hands. If you would like to know more about any of our damp proofing services please feel free to contact us.
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<h2>damp treatment
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<p>All the materials used in the construction of property have hygroscopic properties. This basically means they inevitability absorb moisture from the air. This process is perfectly natural and causes no harm to the material in question. The need for damp treatment becomes necessary when there is a high capillary moisture content present. A number of special tools are required to measure these levels and determine whether rising damp treatment is needed. These tools are also used to guide our specialists as to which damp treatment is best suited to cure the problem.
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<h2>dry rot
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<p>Contrary to what the name might suggest dry rot does requires plenty of water in order to establish itself within wood. The fungus which forms dry rot is unable to transport water up through the wood and cannot survive if the water source is removed. UK Damp and Decay Control have dry rot specialists available who operate throughout the UK. Our staff is very experienced and can quickly ascertain which dry rot treatment would best suit your dry rot problem.
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<h2>damp and timber survey
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<p>UK Damp and Decay Control has plenty of experience in ascertaining exactly what treatment is required to cure different levels of damp and timber decay. You can arrange a damp and timber survey easily by contacting one of our offices, even at short notice if you are desperate.
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