Damp or condensation All houses can be affected by condensation and it can cause mould, damage to clothes, furnishings and decoration, and leave a musty smell. Both condensation and the problems it causes are often mistaken for damp. Damp usually leaves a tidemark and dependent on the cause would need remedial treatment to eliminate it. … Read more
With the cold front starting to hit homes all over the U.K it’s this sort of weather that can cause potential problems for landlords. Tenants can vacate their homes for two to three weeks, mid-way into January with risk being placed upon your property if certain steps aren’t taken.One of the biggest risks seen by … Read more
Can damp and mould cause health problems? According to NHS Choices, it absolutely can. This is because, if you have damp and mould, you’re more likely to have or develop respiratory problems, respiratory infections, allergies or asthma. Damp and mould can also affect the immune system. Mould and damp are horrible things to try and deal … Read more
Living in an older building should be an enjoyable and satisfying experience. So why can it sometimes turn into a costly nightmare for some owners? Discovering your building is damp, has dry and wet rot or death watch beetle can be distressing for all owners. But solutions do not need to cost thousands of pounds … Read more
We originated in 1998 as an amalgamation of three distinctive businesses that specialise in Damp-Proofing, Structural Building Works (including plumbing and electrics) and Roofing. By operating under three separate formats we can therefore continue to uniformly provide the client with a saving of 20%. The Price we Quote is the Price You Pay. Rochester Building … Read more
The Use of Bitumen in Modern Damp Proofing and Damp Control Bitumen (commonly referred to as asphalt) is typically thought of as a material for construction, usually with building roads. However what you may not realise is that this material can also be effective when it comes to damp proofing your home. Importance of Bitumen … Read more
Rochester Building and Damp will be opening a new office in Southampton on Monday 7th January 2020. As a number of contracts have been obtained in Hampshire throughout 2019, the historic town of Chilworth in Southampton has been chosen as the location of our third office; with Rochester and Charlton ensuring coverage continues within Kent … Read more
Damp and mould affects landlords and tenants across the country. With temperatures forecast to plummet including heavy rain and snow; it’s that time of year when damp-affected properties begin to deteriorate. Whose responsibility is it and what can be done ? What is rising damp and mould? Tenant or landlord: who is responsible for mould … Read more
Karen Saunders says she’s living out of carrier bags due to damp in her home in Erith. A grandmother says she has been forced to live out of carrier bags as damp at her council home has left the bedrooms “uninhabitable”. Karen Saunders, 62, has lived in a two-bedroom bungalow in Erith, for four years. … Read more
Commencing 7th October 2019 £100 off all quoted damp-proofing works booked in October. Residential, Commercial or Industrial. Homeowner, Landlord or Property Developer. Following a FREE survey, report and quotation booked before Thursday 31st October, you will be entitled to a uniform £100 reduction in cost, for any quoted works regardless of size of … Read more