The contractor had proposed a 500mm width trench to be dug-out and the footings of the property exposed. His reasoning being, all moisture-laden soil in contact with the external surface of brickwork below ground-level would be alleviated and the brickwork/footings given time to dry out. Alfred approved the works to be undertaken and at considerable … Read more
I was recently contacted by a gentleman in Oxford, who imparted to me some information of considerable interest. The gentleman who I shall refer to as Alfred, expressed his regret following a decision to hire a Chatham based contractor to undertake damp-proofing works. Insisting on a Skype call, he relayed how following his parents demise … Read more
As property in London continues to exponentially increase in price, many a potential investor looks to Medway and specifically Rochester to expand their portfolio. With an abundance of desirable and comparatively affordable properties, the relative close proximity to London, the historical heritage and accessibility to an indefinite choice of amenities; the decision to buy in … Read more
I received an email from an elderly gentleman in Wolverhampton; he was enquiring as to whether I am associated in any way to a damp proofing firm which operated in Medway, circa 1995. I informed him I had never heard of this particular firm (Rochester Damp Proofing) but I asked out of curiosity why he … Read more
Following an Energy Group funded initiative for Kent based small independent businesses, Rochester Building and Damp has been informed of a considerable number of nominations. Results will be announced later in the year; however, as customer satisfaction and feedback are key to the outcome we remain quietly confident. We thank all our customers, associates and … Read more
While Medway remains one of the last vestiges of affordable property in the South East; the opportunity to buy a Victorian terraced house continues to be a sound investment. Whether vetted by an agent or reliant on your own judgment, the correct choice of tenant is imperative to seeing returns on your investment. All too … Read more
In this latest post we look at the unnecessary removal of plaster, and look further at the listed building we recently completed work on in Rochester. If you haven’t yet read part one or two, click here to read part one: ‘Listed Building Damp Proofing’. In conjunction with an injection DPC, companies often persuade customers … Read more
Click here to read part one, ‘Listed Building Damp Proofing’. In this latest post we look at ‘Listed Building Chemical DPC’ by comparison with regular properties and the listed building we recently completed work on in Rochester. As I have stated before, chemical injection DPC has it’s place. In the right circumstances and in a … Read more
It’s a recognised fact among leading estate agents that a great many listed building sales fall through as a result of damp. Offers routinely get withdrawn as a result of the potential purchasers unsubstantiated fear of the unknown. It’s this fear of the unknown that’s exploited by many leading names in the damp proofing industry. … Read more
Rochester Building and Damp have recently featured as one of the UK’s leading damp proofing experts on a Q&A for www.sellingup.com Expert Q&A: Damp proofing – how far do you need to go to save your sale? Questions on damp proofing: What are the most common types of damp and what are the tell-tale signs … Read more