Expert advice, industry insights, and construction tips from our team.
Worn out pointing lets water into your walls and it only gets worse. Here is how to tell when brickwork needs repointing and why leaving it costs you more.
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Most cracks are harmless, some are not. Here is a straight guide to reading the cracks in your walls and knowing when to get someone out.
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A leaning or cracked boundary wall is more than an eyesore, it can be dangerous. Here is how we decide whether a wall can be saved or needs rebuilding.
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Damp gets blamed on all sorts, and a lot of money gets wasted on the wrong fix. Here is what actually causes damp in our homes and how to sort it properly.
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Your chimney takes the worst of the weather and it is the easiest thing to forget. Here is what goes wrong up there and why it is worth sorting early.
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Using the wrong mortar on an old building slowly wrecks it. Here is the plain English version of lime versus cement and when each one is right.
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A retaining wall holds back tonnes of soil and water, so it is not a job to skimp on. Here is what makes the difference between one that lasts and one that fails.
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A tired old garage is either wasted space or a project waiting to happen. Here is a straight guide to rebuilding, reroofing or converting one in the North East.
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