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What Is Tracer Gas Leak Detection?
Leak Detection5 min read
What Is Tracer Gas Leak Detection?

Tracer gas leak detection pumps a safe hydrogen-nitrogen mixture into pipes to pinpoint hidden leaks precisely, often in one visit and without unnecessary damage.

Awaab’s Law Deadlines: How Quickly Must Landlords Fix Damp and Mould?
Property Management Advice4 min read
Awaab’s Law Deadlines: How Quickly Must Landlords Fix Damp and Mould?

The government has confirmed how fast social landlords must act on damp and mould. Here are the deadlines and how to build a compliant survey and repair process.

Black Mould on Wood: How to Treat Frames, Skirting and Furniture
Mould Issues5 min read
Black Mould on Wood: How to Treat Frames, Skirting and Furniture

How to treat black mould on wooden frames, skirting and furniture, when to clean, when to replace, and how to stop it returning for good.

How Does Non-Invasive Leak Detection Work?
Leak Detection6 min read
How Does Non-Invasive Leak Detection Work?

Non-invasive leak detection uses acoustic, thermal and tracer gas tools to pinpoint hidden leaks without damage, with professional surveys from £800 to £1500.

How Does Acoustic Leak Detection Work?
Leak Detection5 min read
How Does Acoustic Leak Detection Work?

Acoustic leak detection uses sensitive microphones and sensors to listen for escaping water and pinpoint hidden pipe leaks without needless excavation.

Black Mould in the Bedroom: Why It Appears and How to Remove It
Mould Issues5 min read
Black Mould in the Bedroom: Why It Appears and How to Remove It

Black mould in the bedroom is usually caused by overnight condensation on cold surfaces, and recurring growth signals a moisture problem needing a proper survey.

Why Damp Keeps Coming Back in Hackney Terraces
Damp Problems5 min read
Why Damp Keeps Coming Back in Hackney Terraces

Damp and mould in Hackney's period terraces is usually misdiagnosed; a fixed £500 survey pinpoints the real cause and protects you from wasted remedial work.

Black Mould in the House: How Serious Is It and What to Do
Mould Issues5 min read
Black Mould in the House: How Serious Is It and What to Do

Black mould in the house is serious: here is what causes it, the health risks, how to remove it safely and when to call a professional.

What Causes Damp in Walls?
Damp Problems5 min read
What Causes Damp in Walls?

Damp in walls comes from rising damp, penetrating damp or condensation, and correct diagnosis decides the right fix.

Heating Leak Detection: How Hidden Central Heating Leaks Are Traced
Leak Detection5 min read
Heating Leak Detection: How Hidden Central Heating Leaks Are Traced

How hidden central heating leaks are traced with acoustic, thermal and tracer gas methods, what it costs, and what happens once the leak is found.

Black Mould Around Windows: Causes and How to Stop It Returning
Mould Issues5 min read
Black Mould Around Windows: Causes and How to Stop It Returning

Black mould around windows is almost always condensation, not a leak. Here is what causes it and how to stop it returning for good.

What Does a Damp Survey Actually Involve?
Damp Problems5 min read
What Does a Damp Survey Actually Involve?

A damp survey diagnoses the type, source and extent of damp or mould in a property and sets out the correct fix in a written report.

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