When it comes to common problems in your home or commercial premises, damp is one of them. The good news is that there are damp proofing services available to help. Mercian Preservation offers a comprehensive service for damp proofing, wood preservation, basement conversions, timber treatment condensation control, woodworm and dry and wet rot. The UK averages around 33.7 inches of rain every year, and that can vary greatly from region to region. With that amount of rainfall, damp can be a real issue for many houses or businesses.
The problem, if left untreated without effective condensation control, can lead to black mould forming on walls and ceilings, which in turn can damage wallpaper and painted surfaces as well as furniture and clothing etc. Spores produced by black mould and the moist conditions can also increase the risk of illness such as asthma and bronchitis. Condensation is responsible for many significant dampness problems in buildings. Mercian Preservation offers a wide range of reliable and effective solutions for fixing condensation damp.
At Mercian Preservation, we offer our clients a full range of professional damp testing reports undertaken by fully experienced surveyors. From pre-purchase damp proof surveys for house buyers to basement waterproofing surveys and water damage restoration surveys for commercial and period buildings, we do it all. Damp related issues aren't always immediately apparent, especially if they occur in the areas of your property that you don't frequently visit such as a basement or roof void. Issues arise when these untreated instances of damp become so severe that they begin to have a serious impact and compromise the safety and integrity of your property.
Basement waterproofing refers to techniques used to prevent water from entering the basement of a house or other buildings. Effective below ground waterproofing includes both drainage and sealers, needed anytime a structure is built at ground level or below ground, especially in cases where groundwater is likely to build up in the soil and raise the water table. Converting or renovating a damp cellar or installing basement waterproofing system can be a wonderfully straightforward way of increasing living space and can substantially increase the value of your property.
There can be multiple factors which can lead to damp in your residential or commercial premises, and if damp does get into the structure of your building, then it can lead to further problems such as wood rot, dry rot, or wet rot. Mercian Preservation have many years of experience in dealing with all damp related issues. Our fully qualified and specialist surveyor can inspect your property and identify what the problems are and how best to progress. Whether you need a damp proof course or rising damp treatment in Dudley or the surrounding area, we will diagnose and deal with the problem quickly and efficiently.
Rising damp can be found from interior and exterior walls to ground level in properties. It is not only unsightly but can also trigger further problems within the property if left untreated - nearby timbers can be at high risk of wet rot & dry rot and condensations levels can increase due to the hydroscopic ground salts it carries along with it. At Mercian Preservation, our surveyors have years of experience in diagnosing the cause of all damp walls and other moisture related issues. Firstly, we identify all problem areas and go about multiple checks to determine the first cause of rising damp.
If you suspect that you have damp in your home, you will want to make sure that you have it treated as quickly as possible. What you may not realise is that damp can come in a variety of forms. Whilst you can look online to see what the most common signs and symptoms are of damp within a property, you may not be able to accurately tell which type of damp you have to deal with. The best way to make sure that you know the right damp that is within your home is to opt for a damp survey by a specialist home preservation company like Mercian Preservation.
If you are thinking of buying a property or you own a property that is suffering from dampness or timber decay issues and would like to know the extent or have the problems fixed, you need an expert that knows about dampness and timber decay/infestation. Mercian Preservation can help you address timber rot and other damp problems in your office or commercial premises. Mercian Preservation has extensive experience conducting commercial damp proofing projects, ensuring your day to day business experiences minimum disruption.
When it comes to the timber in your property, there can be a number of problems that crop up from time to time. Timber needs to be sealed, preserved and looked after or it can fall prey to common timber problems such as dry rot, woodworm and wet rot. Prevent the stress and expenses associated with rotten wood by using Mercian Preservation's timber treatment services before any problems occur. Timber preservation is the best way to remove, cure and eradicate issues such as rotten wood and woodworms.
Got holes in the woodwork? Have you noticed holes in your timbers? This could be a sign that you have woodworm. Despite the name, it's not actually worms that cause these holes, but the hungry larvae of wood boring beetles. There are several types of beetle that lay such larvae, and identifying which one is crucial to ensuring that they are all removed from your property. A thorough site survey will be needed for an affected building. Though they will only target timbers already pre-digested by fungi.
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