Investigating Water Damage - Perhaps the most common of hazards of home ownership water damage can strike anywhere in your property, a blocked overflow pipe, a careless neighbour or tenant leaves a tap running. A pipe ‘lost’ to extensive renovation corrodes. All of these can happen at any time and you will need the confidence of professionals … [Read more...]
Archives for 2010
Flood and Water Damage in Hampstead
December 26, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Flood and Water Damage - This basement flat was water damage from flooding water escaping from the flat above, even though some of the flats in this block in Hampstead have only just been renovated the problem with flooding water is still there, whilst the renovation of the flat above was being undertaken the basement flat was flooded out … [Read more...]
Frozen Pipes Causing Water Damage in Harrow
December 9, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Frozen Pipes Causing Water Damage in Harrow - This new build house in Harrow is highly insulated however the owner went away for two weeks over the freezing weather and came back to a burst pipe. Luckily for them that turned the water off before they went however on there return they turned the water supply on and the burst pipe flooded the … [Read more...]
Flood And Water Damage At A Property In Harrow
December 5, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Flood And Water Damage - After the recent cold weather across London and the suburb's we have had numerous call outs for water damage drying and repairs. This property in Harrow was flooded when the owners were away on holiday they returned to the following flood damage to there house. Flood And Water Damage Clean Up Because of the very cold … [Read more...]
Water Damage Video of Property in Hampstead
December 5, 2010 by 1 Comment
Water Damage Video - This property in Hampstead was water damage from a flood that came from a burst pipe, my previous blog with still photos of the water damage explains the circumstances of the flood. Some interesting observations can be made from the video below, first take note at the beginning as you can see water has penetrated the timber … [Read more...]
Water Damage to House in Hampstead
December 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Water Damage to House in Hampstead - At this time of year flooding and water damage from burst pipes in empty properties can course severe damage, this photo was taken after a pipe burst in this newly refurbished house. Apart from the damage that has occurred from the flooding water, there is now a problem with the insurance, is the … [Read more...]
Mouldy Timber & Water Damage
December 1, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Mouldy Timber & Water Damage - Water damage repairs and rotted timbers go together, if you don't get to the bottom of a problem and dry it out quickly new softwood stud walls tend to decay very quickly. Using dehumidifiers can help the drying process however striping out all the water damaged plaster walls and insulation helps let the … [Read more...]
Water Damage New Build Property in Hampstead
December 1, 2010 by 1 Comment
The owner of this property had only just purchased it when she found water damage in one of the bedrooms. The water was getting down behind the plasterboard wall and had saturated the floor. Water Damage New Build Property Problem The problem was from a burst pipe in the bathroom and because nobody had bean living in the property for some … [Read more...]
How to Repair A Water Damaged Ceiling
December 1, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Water Damaged Ceiling - Have you had the misfortune of suffering from a Water Damaged Ceiling? We’ve been at this game for years. We’ve picked up loads of experience and honed our skills to make any job quick and efficient. You may want to try these repairs for yourself. Remember you can give us a call anytime. Be Aware of the … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Safeguarding Your Home Against Flood Damage
October 31, 2010 by 1 Comment
Is your home vulnerable to water damage? It might not be now but you need to be prepared. Here’s our handy water damage check list. The best possible 5 tips accumulated from 30 years of experience. 1. Clean Drains The first danger you can solve is to remove the build up of leaves and debris from your drains. It’s surprising how many times we … [Read more...]
