Blog
Blog: projects and advice
Updates from jobs in progress and practical property care advice from our team in North Shields.
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ProjectsExtension progress update in NewcastleThe build is now up to flat roof height and really starting to take shape. Next up: the flat roof, skylight installation and getting the extension fully watertight.Read more
AdviceDamp proof course: what is involved?Not sure what actually happens during damp proofing? Here is the process we follow on site, step by step, from the first inspection through to the finished plasterwork.Read more
ProjectsTimber floor replacement: rotten joists renewedSoft, uneven or bouncing floors usually mean decayed joists underneath. On this job we removed the rotten timbers, fitted new tanalised joists and laid new sheet flooring.Read more
AdviceDamp, rot and damaged plaster: how we put it rightDamp walls, crumbling plaster and soft timber are usually the same problem showing up in three places. Here is how the work fits together and what to expect.Read more
AdviceRising damp or condensation? How to tell the differenceBoth leave walls looking damp, but the causes and the fixes are completely different. Here is how to tell which one you are looking at before you spend anything.Read more
AdviceWhat happens during a damp surveyA damp survey is not a sales visit. Here is what we actually check, how long it takes and what you get in writing afterwards.Read more
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