Preservit Ltd

Dampness in buildings is widely misdiagnosed based on the incorrect interpretation of visual evidence and the readings of moisture meters. This frequently results in a waste of client’s money and resources, the original plasters and finishes are often destroyed during the process of installation ...

Remedial work completed on chimney breast affected by hygroscopic salts

Adjoining garden wall causing penetrating damp problems due to no vertical damp proof course (DPC) between wall and property.

Findings on local timber & damp survey, low level damp and as expected on removing skirting board the existing damp proof course has been bridged by the wall plaster.

WHAT IS DAMP PROOFING?
Damp Proofing is a method of moisture control that prevents the buildup of damp within floors and walls throughout a residential or commercial property. One of the main causes of property damage throughout the UK is untreated underlying moisture, which can cause a variety o...

Restricting the flow of air to your subfloor can cause timber decay through high humidity which can also cause dry rot, remove old existing subfloor airbricks and replace with high efficient plastic units which will increase airflow and help the floor timbers to breath

Our findings show dampness affecting dot & dab caused by penetrating damp with high external ground levels

Timber decay affecting ground timber flooring caused by poor subfloor ventilation.

Woodworm infestation to ground floor timbers.