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Blog posts about Property Care services including woodworm, damp, dry rot and wet rot.

09 June 2025

The Summer Home Check-Up: Protecting Against Wood-Boring Insects and Fungi

Written by Nicholas Donnithorne
A checklist and household objects on the desk.
Summer is a time for enjoying your home, perhaps undertaking those long-awaited improvements or simply relaxing. However, as temperatures rise and humidity can build, it’s also a prime season for silent threats that can quietly damage the very fabric...
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Property Care dry rot, woodworm Leave a Comment
29 April 2025

Understanding and Maintaining Cavity Wall Ties

Written by Mike Jones
corroded Wall tie
As we move into the warmer months, many homeowners turn their attention to external property maintenance. While visible elements like roofs and render often take centre stage, there’s a critical component hidden within your walls that deserves attention: cavity...
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13 March 2025

Cold Weather Property Checklist: Roof and Gutter Maintenance Tips

Written by Andrew Winter
A worker wearing gloves and safety glasses installs a black gutter system on a residential roof. The worker is seen from below, looking up at the gutter system, which is attached to the wooden fascia board. The sky is visible in the background.
With spring fast approaching, it’s worth remembering that problems caused by the lingering cold can seriously affect our homes. While we bundle up to shield ourselves from the last of the winter chill, our properties continue to endure the...
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03 March 2025

Landlords: Get 2030 Ready with Home Insulation

Written by Joshua Dixon
Proposed EPC rating changes are on the horizon for landlords. The government has proposed new regulations that could require all rental properties to have a minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C by 2030. This means that many...
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20 February 2025

Winter Weatherproofing for a Healthier, Warmer Home

Written by Joshua Dixon
Protecting Your Home from Winter’s Chill and Moisture Winter is more than just a picturesque season of frosty mornings and cosy evenings, it’s also a time when homes face their greatest battle against the elements. The cold seeps through...
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11 December 2024

How Weather Conditions Shape Damp Problems in Your Property

Written by Andrew Winter
damp on walls outside of a house
Weather, in all its unpredictable glory, has an uncanny ability to seep into our lives, and sometimes, quite literally, into our homes. Damp can creep through a property like a burglar at night, leaving damage in its wake. From...
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