The Timberwise Property Care Shop is now open for business!
Great news! We have selected a fantastic range of property care related products for you to purchase direct through our Amazon Associate Store. From air conditioning units and power tools to flood protection equipment and timber care we have something for everybody! Our range of products is always expanding so don’t forget to bookmark the shop and check back on a regular basis.
Timberwise Condensation Control Shop
As part of the Property Care Shop we have a specialist Condensation area. As experts in condensation and dampness we see the affects of condensation problems in properties on a daily basis at this time of year. From our many years of experience we have selected a range of condensation control products to help you control the modern menace of condensation. The range of condensation control products we have chosen include a selection of dehumidifiers that complement our range of fans and positive pressure systems.
Buy safely on-line
Rest assured, our Amazon Associate Store is safe and secure to use – simply browse the range of condensation control products and make your choice! Trust Timberwise to help you make caring for your home even easier!
On January 4th 2011, the rate of VAT will increase from the current rate of 17.5% to 20% as anounced by the Government in the Emergency Budget. If you are planning to have any property care work carried out, in order to beat the VAT increase, it is strongly recommended that it is scheduled to be completed prior to the start of 2011
Watch the pennies….
With the expense of Christmas and the credit card bills aftewards looming it makes sense to “Beat the Tax Man” and have any property care work carried out before January 4th 2011.
We are delighted to have sponsored one of our clients, Stuart Prescott - Chartered Building Surveyor at Cube Property Surveyors, to raise money for his daughter who is suffering from Juvenile Arthritis. Stuart undertook the National 3 peak challenge on the 3rd & 4th July this year to raise money for Arthritis Research UK (ARC) with twelve other Dad’s from his daughters school.
Stuart explains – “The challenge started at Ben Nevis on a rain and mist Saturday evening, followed by an early morning brisk walk up a very cold Scafell Pike and finally a walk up a blustery Snowdon to finish us off – all in 24 hours. Someone said this was “just a walk in the park”! – in total the climb is 3679m which equates to 1362 flights of stairs!”
Stuarts daughter was diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis at the age of 2. The disease affects her knees, hips, shoulders, her right elbow and ankle and her jaw and even leaves her vision blurred. She has gone through various stages of treatment and currently receives Anti TNF drugs, intravenously, for two and a half hours every four weeks. She also attends regular check ups and physiotherapy at the Countess of Chester hospital and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool. The drugs are researched and designed by Arthritis Research UK and have been a success in managing the Arthritis (not a cure). ARC is not government funded and it is down to sponsorship to continue on their research. Stuarts aim was to seek a challenge and raise money in the process for ARC.
Timberwise are proud to assist them achieve their goal of raising money for ARC and there current total has reached £10,000 which has exceeded expectations. Further donations or information can be obtained on the web link http://original.justgiving.com/frodshamdads-n3p.
Timberwise as experts in dampness can provide homeowners with timber and damp surveys. A majority of timber and damp issues in the home go unnoticed until the property is on the market and a survey is required on the instructions of either the mortgage lender of the house buyer. Thats when Timberwise can help with a timber and damp survey!
We can provide a full report on our findings which also includes our recommendations to rectify or alleviate the causes of dampness in the property. The report will also give details of any works that maybe required to be carried out. If no treatments are needed, we will say so!
A qualified expert opinion from the property care experts
It is vital that when having a timber and damp survey carried out on a property that any problems are correctly identified in order to specify the correct remedial treatments. It is important therefore that the surveyor carrying out the survey is an experienced qualified surveyor. Timberwise, as members of the PCA (Property Care Association), can give you the peace of mind that our qualified surveyors are some of the most experienced in the property care industry.
A survey by a trained surveyor can also save you money! It happens all too often that surveyors mistake penetrating damp and condensation problems for rising damp – this can then lead to works that are costly and unnecessary as these two problems can usually be remedied at a fraction of the cost of remedial works
Further help and advice about timber and damp surveys
For more information on timber and damp surveys and to see what is involved with a timber and damp survey from Timberwise check out our timber and damp survey page. To arrange a timber and damp survey call 0800 288 8660 or complete our timber and damp survey request form on-line.
Timberwise are delighted to announce their involvement in this years Facilities Management show at Birmingham’s NEC arena.
Timberwise, who are the largest privately owned property care specialists in the country, are joining many well known companies at the UK’s biggest and fastest growing Facilities Management event which aims to provide a hub for the Facilities Management community.
Timberwise’s expertise and experience in the property care sector is unparalleled. Details of the fantastic range of products and services available from Timberwise will be on display with a chance to talk to dedicated professionals who work in the property care sector.
Phil Lund, Marketing Manager, said”Timberwise are delighted to be attending the 2010 Facilities Management Show. We have a wide variety of services to showcase at the event and it should prove to be a great opportunity to make people aware just what Timberwise can offer them to help them care for their property”
With over 4 decades experience in caring for property and with a fantastic range of innovative products and solutions at our disposal we can offer a one stop shop to cover people’s property care needs. From our Envirowise range of air quality products through to specialist structural repairs with our Structuralwise team, Timberwise can help with all manner of property issues.
Are you looking for a property care company you can trust to care for your property? Do you have rising damp or condensation problems and not sure which way to turn or who to trust?
To help show why Timberwise are the property care company of choice for many we have compiled a short animation that looks at what makes Timberwise different from everybody else. From our skilled surveyors and technicians to our office based teams all at Timberwise are dedicated to providing the best quality service for you and your property.
Timberwise have over 4 decades experience in the caring of properties – from damp, rising damp and dry rot through to basement waterproofing and woodworm our highly skilled surveyors are able to diagnose a solution to suit your needs. As members of the Property Care Association
Don’t just take our word for it though! To become one of the many satisfied clients of Timberwise simply complete the survey request form or call 0800 288 8660.
Not only are Timberwise experts in rising damp, damp proofing and fungal decay such as dry rot but we are also able to provide expertise in basement waterproofing. Timberwise are partners of Basement Systems, leaders in basement waterproofing technology and experts in keeping basements clean and dry.
Basements leak due to high water tables, poor existing drainage, previous failed basement waterproofing systems and after severe winters when there has been much snow the snow thaw can also be a contributing factor.
To help explain how the Basement Systems basement waterproofing products work below is a short video that shows a failed basement with various points of water ingress leading to an unusable, damp basement. The Basement Systems range of waterproofing products include WaterGuard, a perimeter drainage channel, sump and pump units that pump water away from the basement and cavity drain membrane that is hung on walls and floors.
For expert basement waterproofing advice trust the experts, Trust Timberwise!
On our website we have dedicated pages that give advice and information on how best to deal with a damp, leaky basement. From information on our range of sump pump units to perimeter drainage channel and cavity drain membrane you are sure to find out every thing you need to know about waterproofing your basement!
The bitterly cold start to 2010 is causing many problems for home owners and especially with household plumbing. As a result of the freezing cold temperatures there has been an increase in the number of home floods and damp problems caused by burst water pipes and frozen water pipes. Burst pipes can cause serious water damage not just to the contents of the building but to the construction of the property. As a result of a burst water pipe the property has to be thoroughly dried out and treated effectively to prevent future problems such as damp and dry rot.
Mark Edwards, Chief Executive of Timberwise, comments: ” The bitterly cold weather is causing major headaches for home owners. Burst water pipes caused by the prolonged freezing temperatures can cause serious water damage which can lead to future problems.”
” By taking a few simple precautions homeowners can greatly reduce the risk of pipes freezing. Nobody wants to come back home from a Winter break to a cold, damp surprise!”
Top 10 tips to stop burst pipes and damp problems
The following tips will all keep your home free of burst pipes and damp problems:
Insulate pipes that are most exposed to the freezing temperatures – not forgetting the corners and elbows of pipework – these tend to be exposed more than other parts. Supplies of insulation can be found at most DIY stores.
In very cold weather, check all your taps from time to time. If little or no water flows there may be frozen water in the pipes.
Do you know where your stopcock is? 1 in 3 home owners don’t! The stopcock is used to cut off the flow of water so make sure you know where yours is.
Ask a friend or neighbour to check on your home if you are going away for any time. This will ensure that any burst pipes are spotted early and damage minimised.
Turn off any indoor valves on pipes that lead to taps outside your home. Then open the outside tap and leave it in the open position to allow any water in the pipe to drain. This will make sure that there is no water in the pipe to freeze.
Have your central heating checked and serviced regularly. A leaking radiator valve can cause water and damp problems.
Insulate your loft, pipes and the sides of your water tank.
Open the loft trap door on cold days to let heat in
Re-washer dripping taps because if they freeze they’ll block the pipe. This will also it will save up to a litre of water a day and your money if it’s a hot tap.
In very cold weather the heating will need to be on low, or set to come on a couple of times a day, especially if you’re going away. Most modern boilers have a frost protection thermostat, which turns on automatically if the temperature drops to a level that will cause your pipes to freeze.
If you discover you do have a burst pipe the advice is simple:
Timberwise are experts in all forms of dampness in buildings. For more information about damp and damp problems in homes visit our damp proofing web page. Here you will also find our damp proofing video designed to give you helpful advice on a variety of damp proofing problems.
For more great advice on property care issues we now have our very own channel on YouTube. Our YouTube channel, Property Care Experts, features videos giving advice on topics ranging from condensation control through to woodworm and much more.
Great news! We have selected a fantastic range of property care related products for you to purchase direct through our Amazon Associate Store. From air conditioning units and power tools to flood protection equipment and timber care we have something for everybody! Our range of products is always expanding so don’t forget to bookmark the shop and check back on a regular basis.
As part of the Property Care Shop we have a specialist Condensation area. As experts in condensation and dampness we see the affects of condensation problems in properties on a daily basis at this time of year. From our many years of experience we have selected a range of condensation control products to help you control the modern menace of condensation. The range of condensation control products we have chosen include a selection of dehumidifiers that complement our range of fans and positive pressure systems.
On January 4th 2011, the rate of VAT will increase from the current rate of 
Stuart explains – “The challenge started at Ben Nevis on a rain and mist Saturday evening, followed by an early morning brisk walk up a very cold Scafell Pike and finally a walk up a blustery Snowdon to finish us off – all in 24 hours. Someone said this was “just a walk in the park”! – in total the climb is 3679m which equates to 1362 flights of stairs!”
Timberwise as experts in dampness can provide homeowners with timber and damp surveys. A majority of timber and damp issues in the home go unnoticed until the property is on the market and a survey is required on the instructions of either the mortgage lender of the house buyer. Thats when Timberwise can help with a timber and damp survey!
Not only are Timberwise experts in 
The bitterly cold start to 2010 is causing many problems for home owners and especially with household plumbing. As a result of the freezing cold temperatures there has been an increase in the number of home floods and damp problems caused by burst water pipes and frozen water pipes. Burst pipes can cause serious water damage not just to the contents of the building but to the construction of the property. As a result of a burst water pipe the property has to be thoroughly dried out and treated effectively to prevent future problems such as damp and dry rot.
