Damp and Mould Issues in Rental Properties
What causes damp and mould growth?
There are different types of damp in residential properties.
Here are the most common:
Condensation Damp
Condensation damp is the most common type of damp in properties. When warm moist ...
Untreated Sewage Being Dumped into UK Seas
There have been a number of news reports recently on the level of raw sewage being dumped in our seas. These reports include a number of residents and visitors to seaside towns in Kent being warned not to go in the sea.
Most r...
How to Prevent Condensation, Damp and Mould in your Home
Damp and mould caused by condensation
Condensation in the home is a common issue. If a home has high humidity levels or when warm air hits a cold surface, condensation will form. If the condensation isn’t removed it can lead to damp a...
The Effects of Water Damage
In this article we will take a look at some of the damage water can cause. Highlighting why it is important to deal with water damage quickly and the steps you can take to prevent or mitigate the damage.
The impact on people's health
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Flash Floods – Damage Prevention Tips
What are flash floods?
Flash floods, as the name would suggest, happen very quickly with very little warning. They are caused by intense rainfall which falls so quickly it becomes too much for our drains and sewers to cope.
Fla...
Advanced Drying Methods Explained
In this article we will look at how damp and moisture levels can be identified. As well as state of the art drying methods which can be used to dry out a building. These can help keep costs to a minimum by reducing the amount of strip out ...
What to do when you experience a flood
Flooded residential property in England, using sandbags to mitigate further water from accessing the property.
Ways in which your building can get flooded
There are a number of reasons why you might experience a flood in your commerc...
The dangers that lurk in sewage water
Experiencing a sewage backup into your domestic or commercial property can be a nightmare. Sewage can be incredibly dangerous and have a number of negative impacts on your health and wellbeing. Understanding these dangers helps in highligh...
Sewage Explained
What is in sewage water?
Sewage is wastewater and human waste that comes from homes, businesses and factories. Every time water leaves your building, whether it is flushed away, goes down the plug hole or drains from appliances, it ente...
Common Causes of Home Sewage Back Ups
A sewage backup in your home can have catastrophic effects on people in the home and the building itself if it is not dealt with quickly. This article goes into more detail about this later on.
So what are the causes of sewage back up? ...