As we bid farewell to April showers and welcome the blossoms of May, it’s crucial to address a less appealing aspect of this transitional period: damp. Historically, May marks the peak season for reported cases of damp, especially in properties nestled in Medway and its surrounding areas. At Rochester Building and Damp, we understand the … Read more
Medway, a region steeped in history and charm, is unfortunately grappling with a prevalent issue that has plagued many of its properties – dampness. The picturesque landscapes and historic architecture that define Medway’s charm also contribute to the unique challenges property owners face when it comes to damp problems. In this blog post, we will … Read more
Damp treatments available from Rochester Building and Damp Whether you need us to waterproof your basement or provide a treatment for rising damp, Rochester Building and Damp in Medway, Kent is just a call away. What is Rising Damp? Rising Damp is simply dampness from the ground that enters a structure by capillary action. Rising … Read more
Kent based timber and damp business Rochester Building and Damp have offered a large discount to a formerly negligent landlord who’s since turned over a new leaf. A landlord who rented out damp properties with walls covered in mould and mildew must pay more than £22,000 for allowing tenants to live in … Read more
Local History, Ecology, Sustainability and Environmental Concerns. Of the many forgotten attributes concerning Medway, the most unfortunate is the areas connection to brick making. Between 1170 to 1881, the manufacture of bricks in the South East radiated from dozens of brickfields located in close proximity to the River Medway . In addition to unrivaled housing … Read more
Victorian building, in both engineering and construction had two particular features. Firstly aesthetics, where elaborate flourishes were incorporated into the features and facades of residential, commercial and industrial properties. Secondly, the intention to construct with durability and longevity more often than not taking precedence over cost. There is a certain irony that if modern internal … Read more
St.Mary’s island is a prime example of aesthetics over practicality. Development has been ongoing for a number of years now, with impressive town house properties in an aesthetically pleasing environment. The majority of properties in this location are unsuited to a marginally harsher environment to that of the rest of Medway. Built on elevated … Read more
A cursory perusal of accessible information and statistics, reveals a post millennial upturn in the economy had insentivised London authorities to initiate rehousing an unwanted demographic far outside the areas of potential gentrification. Rent increases for privately owned property became another reason that even the furthest corners of Londons boroughs were inaccessible to those who … Read more
Development in Medway and damp in modern properties. Above: Horsted Park a new housing estate built opposite Rochester Airport. Although aesthetically unique and in a potentially prime location, the possibility of mould,mildew and ingress remains an ongoing concern in new-build property. Despite initial appearances to the contrary, the population density within Medway is currently estimated in … Read more
100% approval rating for the 9th year in row As a welcome addition to our list of credentials, we are again pleased to announce a 100% approval rating for the 9th year in row. An independently appointed research committee has confirmed a complete absence of any negative reviews, feedback or indirect forum comment. This is a unique achievement in the … Read more