As a homeowner or property manager, we’ll all likely been through a similar journey with any property we’ve lived in: You notice a damp patch on a wall, and you either research online or seek the help of a friend or family member. You might get told to seek an independent surveyor, or get three […]
The Practical Benefits of Choosing a PCA Contractor Read More »
A common question we often get asked by our customers at this time of year is: “I have black mould in the bathroom but how do I get rid of it?” At one point or another in our lives, the chances are we will have all come across mould in the bathroom and then panic
How To Get Rid of Black Mould in a Bathroom? Read More »
Built in the late 17th century, this timber frame church was built to serve the growing population of Lancashire. Once a physical representation of the thriving industry and prosperity of the area, the church had recently fallen on to hard times and fell into disrepair. With the recent storms sweeping across the North of England,
Wet rot found in a church in Lancashire Read More »
Mould can be a major pain point for thousands of homeowners throughout the UK, especially if that mould grows in your loft where you might not check regularly. It’s important to not only accurately identify the cause but to deal with it quickly and effectively. For example, a property on the outskirts of Manchester had
Mould Growth Found in a Loft in Manchester Read More »
The Deathwatch Beetle is one of a number of wood boring insects that are found in the UK, which are commonly classed as ‘Woodworm’. The Deathwatch Beetle is chocolate brown in colour, and they grow to around 8mm in length. This makes the Deathwatch Beetle almost 3mm longer than the most common type of woodworm
What is a Deathwatch Beetle? Read More »
What is a Wood wasp? The Horntail also generally known as the ‘Giant Wood Wasp’ or even ‘Greater Horntail’ which is a large sawfly, is usually discovered near pine woods, or even locations in which pine timbers are utilized. A wood wasp or a horntail infestation can be easily confused with woodworm infestation. As a
How Wood Wasps Can Affect Your Property? Read More »
A question that we get asked frequently by clients who discover a form of fungal decay in their property is “What’s the difference between dry rot and wet rot?” Without a doubt these are the 2 most common forms of fungal decay and below we have an interesting case that one of our timber surveyors in Leeds came across
Identifying the Differences between Wet rot and Dry rot Read More »
At Timberwise our surveyors are experts in identifying various forms of fungal decay from well know rots such as Dry Rot and Wet Rot through to less well-known varieties. The photographs below are from one of our Timberwise London surveyors were taken during a survey of an establishment in South London where we were called in
Surveyors Fotofile: Plaster fungi in a South London pub Read More »
For a Quote or Free Advice call us on:
Or email:
Timberwise (UK) Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative (Financial Services Register No. 418778) of Phoenix Financial Consultants Limited (Phoenix). Phoenix is a credit broker, not a lender. Phoenix is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 539195), and offers finance from its panel of lenders. All finance subject to status and credit checks.
