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INTRODUCING THE NEW CSTDB QUALIFICATION

Shaw Preservations
condensation, Damp Proofing, dampness, DPM Floor, Dry Rot, Flood Remediation, Flooding, General, Lateral Dampness, PCA, Penetrating Dampness, Rising Damp, Structural Waterproofing, sub floor ventilation, surveyors, Surveys, Tanking, Timbers, Woodworm

As from the 1st January 2018 The Certificated Surveyor in Remedial Treatments (CSRT) qualification has been re-named Certificated Surveyor of Timber & Dampness in Buildings, (CSTDB)  however, the  existing CSRT qualification will continue to be recognised as a professional qualification…

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Dry-Rot Outbreak and Treatment

Shaw Preservations
Dry Rot, PCA, surveyors, Timbers

A report on our findings was sent to the client together with a quotation of costs. During a Damp and Timber Survey, our Surveyor suspected a problem with the timber floor. Photos taken at random showed an outbreak of Dry-Rot Fungus. …

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What is a Damp and Timber in contact Survey ?

Shaw Preservations
PCA, Penetrating Dampness, Rising Damp, surveyors, Surveys, Timbers, Woodworm

Damp and Timber Survey when buying a property Have you been asked for a damp and timber survey? What does ” Timbers in Contact” mean? Most people are flummoxed by the “timbers in contact” phrase . Basically, it’s the timbers…

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When is damp not damp?

Shaw Preservations
condensation, Damp Proofing, General, Rising Damp, surveyors, Surveys

We recently inspected a property where the client said had “raging dampness” As you can see from the photo, there is definitely a problem and a vusial inspection did indeed show the surface of the wall to be damp, however,…

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Future surveyor?

Why do you charge for your surveys?

Shaw Preservations
condensation, Damp Proofing, Dry Rot, General, PCA, Rising Damp, surveyors, Surveys, Tanking, Woodworm

WHY DO YOU CHARGE FOR YOUR SURVEYS WHEN SOME OTHER COMPANIES DON’T ?             Please let me explain: As a company we take pride in our efficiency.  Everything is communicated in writing for complete transparency…

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Shaw Preservations Ltd,
2A Station Approach, Aldershot,
Hampshire, GU12 5LP

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(01737) 851178
mail@shawpreservations.co.uk
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