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Damp proofing needed? Do your homework before parting with your hard earned money

Posted by: Neil    on: 14/01/2020

I carried a survey last Friday in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear to investigate the cause of the damp reported upon by 3 different damp proofing contractors. My client is selling their property and the house sale fell through due to the…

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commercial

Dry Rot-how bad can it get?

Posted by: Neil

on: 08/01/2020

I am often asked the question of how bad can dry rot get and how quickly does it grow and a survey that…

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commercial

Does Rising Damp Exist?

Posted by: Neil

on: 08/01/2020

Is there such a thing as rising damp? This is a question that has been raised and argued over for many…

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domestic

Do you need a Damp and Timber Survey? Follow your instincts.

Posted by: Neil

on: 26/02/2018

I received an enquiry in February 2018 from a client asking my opinion as to whether they should have…

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domestic

Property Care Association Surveyor required for pre-purchase Damp & Timber report?

Posted by: Neil

on: 04/01/2018

It is becoming increasingly popular for mortgage lenders to request that a Damp & Timber Survey…

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commercial

'I need a Damp Proof Course'

Posted by: Neil Marsden Snr- Damp & Timber Expert

on: 02/05/2017

'I need a damp proof course'is the comment I generally hear from clients that get in contact with me.…

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commercial

Condensation Control, The Cause & The Solution

Posted by: Neil Marsden Snr

on: 18/01/2017

A Simple Explanation of Condensation-The Cause and The Cure. With the colder spells of weather, condensation…

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commercial

Palace Green Library- Durham

Posted by: Neil Marsden

on: 08/11/2016

Neil was involved in the recent refurbishment project carried out on Palace Green Library close to Durham…

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domestic

The Mysterious Fungus

Posted by: Neil Marsden Snr

on: 08/11/2016

This type of fungus is very common. It is a member of the Peziza fungus genus and is commonly referred…

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commercial

Defective Roof Coverings? Not Always.

Posted by: Neil

on: 02/11/2016

Upon the client's grandson entering the roof void of her bungalow to retrieve the annual Christmas decorations…

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commercial

Iconic Landmark -Spanish City, Whitley Bay

Posted by: Neil

on: 31/10/2016

Prior to the main refurbishment project commencing the client required a detailed inspection of all…

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domestic

Misdiagnoses of Rising Damp

Posted by: Neil

on: 31/10/2016

The client received a quote for approximately £1300 + vat for a new damp proof course. Neil carried…

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domestic

Damp Issue Identified.

Posted by: Neil

on: 31/10/2016

The client had been quoted £1375-00 + vat for a new damp proof course in a 1960's semi detached…

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