Damp proofing survey in Dorchester

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Andrew Tarrant

Last survey of the day requested for 6.45pm in Dorchester for damp issues in the front room. After talking to the customer about the history of the property i could start to build up a picture in my mind of what was causing the damp problem.

After inspection found that this property has no floor membrane and that the 9 inch wall has no DPC. Also the property is built on chalk and is close to the water table. After talking to the customer i was able to explain and demonstrate how we could prevent rising damp in the floor and walls.

And most importantly stop it from coming back.

Rat’s in the cavity walls

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Andrew Tarrant

Today was a follow visit for one of my customers in Bournemouth. They have rats in the cavity walls, which makes getting at them a bit of a challenge. Continue reading →

Mice Invasion

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Andrew Tarrant

Mice nest in bait tray

It’s that time of the year again and the local mice population is moving into our homes again due to the cold wet weather conditions. My last customer thought they had elephant mice because the amount of noise coming from the loft at night. I explained that mice hoard things they collect all sorts and make little piles. Continue reading →

Woodworm survey in Weymouth

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Andrew Tarrant

Completed another woodworm survey in Weymouth, nice 1930′s period property with large cut roof. Started the inspection and it was clear that furniture beetle was active in this roof space. The emergence holes were circular, 1 – 2 mm in diameter. And tunnels circular, 1 – 2 mm in diameter. Extensive and random orientation but mainly in direction of grain. And the bore dust was cream in colour and felt gritty between the fingers. So i showed the customer the evidence that i had collected and recommended a course of action to remove the problem. This work was also backed by our 30 yr Guarantee.

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Moles

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Andrew Tarrant

At this time of year moles are still active due the wet weather, the ground is easy to dig and you lawns are prime areas due to the worms in soil. Continue reading →

Cluster Flies

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Andrew Tarrant

Are these flies causing you problems at this time of year. They get into window frames and lofts and gather in there hundreds.

Do you have rising damp in the front bay window?

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Andrew Tarrant

One of Verminate’s customers in Poole, Dorset had this problem.This was a victorian semi-detached house and the damp was due to a failed damp-proof course.

Not to worry, Verminate quoted 5 days labour starting Monday to: Clear room, including carpet and prepare the walls and remo Continue reading →

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