Preliminary works have commenced at two adjoining industrial units in Strood. A severe ingress apparently went unreported for several years, causing considerable deterioration. Following recent closure of the business on site, it’s come to light that the units received only rudimentary checks throughout the tenure of their lease. Utilising the latest thermal imaging technology, the … Read more
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On Saturday 2nd September, a brief talk was given by two representatives of Rochester Building and Damp. The informative discussion which included a Q and A session, was introduced by Rochester Building and Damp owner Daniel McLean. The invitation only event was attended by over seventy members of a property investment group. We discussed many damp related topics, including: ‘Should the … Read more
The landscape of Rochester, Chatham, Strood and Gillingham is easily identifiable through vast numbers of Victorian terraced properties. The development of Medway was rapid from the 1880’s onwards and continued until a secondary phase in the 1930’s which catered to the burgeoning middle class. The Victorian terraced property was built predominantly for working class families … Read more
By taking this approach, you are allowing the concealed deterioration of masonry, timber and plaster. If repeatedly concealed, an ingress can degrade surrounding materials to an extent where structural integrity is affected. Not only will this be far more expensive to fix, but there are also the health, safety and liability implications to consider. On … Read more
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
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
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