Independent damp surveyors, now cowboys too?

Independent damp surveyors – now joined by cowboys.     There was a time when the phrase ‘independent damp surveys’ could be relied on to lead to good diagnosis and the likelihood of a fair damp diagnosis with money saved as a result.   However, the Internet, which we all love, is a great place […]

Thermal images reveal Rising damp in winter – when the air is near saturated

  Thermal properties of masonry induced by the effects of long term rising damp? Oh yes. The image below is of one of my favorite gables in North Leeds. I often visit the estate and have watched the wall for many years in all seasons.     In winter rising damp can be very visible […]

Goodbye Mould and condensation – with Bpec training

    The reason behind the course – it’s not just about mould and condensation.   Mould and condensation go hand in hand. As an experienced damp surveyor many of the calls I receive are about mould.   Its smelly, spoils decorations and can aggravate poor health conditions. Of course, as I’ve written before, much […]

Promoting a positive health and safety culture – good for business

The Property Care Business and – promoting a positive health and safety culture.   Health and Safety…. are you sick of it? I know that in the past, the mere mention of it, was enough to make me frown and change the subject. I viewed it with suspicion and even a bit of antagonism.   […]

CSRT – Why all the fuss?

  CSRT? Certificated Surveyor In remedial treatment.   What value is there in the above qualification? Why are some questioning and attacking it’s value?   Well, going by recent rants on the interweb, consumers would be forgiven for thinking that there was no value at all in these letters. However, that would be both wrong […]

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