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Air Bricks and their purpose

  We are often asked why air bricks in the wall are important. Another question we are regularly asked is “ What does my Mortgage Valuer/Surveyor mean by “improve the sub floor ventilation”? In simple terms, an air brick is…

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When is damp not damp?

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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Why do you charge for your surveys?

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 Sponsor Woodmansterne Hyde Tigers U12s

We are proud to sponsor Woodmansterne Hyde Tigers U12 Football Team After several successful years competing in the Wallington Little league, the “Tigers” are now embarking on a new challenge in the Epson & Ewell U12 League – Division 1….

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Property Care Association AGM, 2015

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We recently attended the AGM of our regulatory body the PCA held at Cambridge University. This is the highlight of the industries calendar where the cream of the industry get to dress posh and have, what is essentially a jolly…

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Sophie and Baby Oliver

A Big Welcome to the Latest Member of the Team!

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Sophie, our accounts manager gave birth to a lovely little boy named Oliver weighing a tiny 4lb 11oz on 23rd May Despite a pregnancy that was not all plain sailing, Sophie decided to go into labour early and whilst at…

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