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Damp meter readings

What is Damp Proofing?

Condensation, Damp, Timber Treatments, Waterproofing13th November 2023

Cellar waterproofing

Damp Proofing a Cellar

Damp, Structural Repairs, Waterproofing9th November 2023

DPC Injection

What is a Damp Proof Course?

Damp30th October 2023

Things We Must Consider When Working in London

Blog, Damp, Waterproofing6th February 2023

Health and safety

Health and Safety While Working at Your Property

Structural Repairs, Timber Treatments6th February 2023

Redecorating Following Damp-Proofing Works

Blog, Damp6th February 2023

Do We Charge For Surveys?

Blog, Damp, News6th February 2023

DPC Injection

A Brief History of Damp-proof Coursing

Damp1st February 2023

Roof timbers

10 Things to Consider Before Undertaking Damp and Timber Work

Blog, Damp, Timber Treatments30th January 2023

Delta MemTech Membranes

Ground Gases – Our Involvement With Delta and MemTech

Blog, Waterproofing23rd January 2023

Radon gas

What is Radon gas?

Blog13th January 2023

Christmas Countdown

Blog, Condensation, Damp6th December 2022

Bungaroosh wall

The Lost Words of the Building and Related Industries

Blog, Damp, Timber Treatments, Waterproofing29th November 2022

Woodworm damage

Debunking Woodworm Myths

Blog, Timber Treatments29th November 2022

Basement cinema room

What to Consider when Converting a Basement in London?

Blog, Waterproofing29th November 2022

Victorian property

Common Defects Associated with Victorian Properties

Blog, Condensation, Damp, Structural Repairs29th November 2022

MMS2 Protimeter

What Happens on a Damp Survey in 2022?

Condensation, Damp22nd November 2022

What is Waterproofing?

Blog, Waterproofing10th January 2022

Recruiting Now

Recruitment7th January 2022

To Use a Damp or Timber Specialist, Or Not – October 2020

Damp, Timber Treatments10th November 2020

Photo of damp rising through a wall

Rising Damp

Damp3rd November 2020

Technician at work

What Will You Be Asked on a Damp Survey

Condensation, Damp27th October 2020

Autumn and Winter Maintenance Checks To Do On Your Property: Updated for 2020

Damp, News20th October 2020

New Year New Start!

Blog, Condensation, Damp3rd January 2020

Dri-Eco-Heat

What is the difference between a PIV and Extract Unit?

Blog, Condensation, Damp30th October 2019

Redecoration

Advice on Redecoration Following Works

Blog, Condensation, Damp, Waterproofing16th October 2019

Flatmaster by Nuaire

What is a PIV Unit?

Blog, Condensation2nd October 2019

Paul Evans

Our Commercial Manager: Paul Evans

News25th September 2019

Our commitment to the Environment

Our Commitment to Protecting the Environment

Blog, News18th September 2019

Tony Francis

Meet Our Surveyors: Tony Francis (CSRT; CSSW Surveyor; B-PEC DVS 2014)

Blog, News10th July 2019

Row of houses

How Do I Sell My House in a Challenging Market?

Blog, Condensation, Damp, Structural Repairs26th June 2019

GPI - Guarantee Protection Insurance

How do I Guarantee that I have a Guarantee?

Blog12th June 2019

Julie Cassar

What Difference Do Women Make in Construction?

Blog, News15th May 2019

Holes in timber

Deathwatch Beetle

Blog, Damp, Timber Treatments8th May 2019

Paul Evans

Meet Our Surveyors: Paul Evans (CSRT; CSSW; PCA WDS; BPEC DVS 2014)

Blog, News24th April 2019

Air vent

Penetrating Damp and General Maintenance

Blog, Damp10th April 2019

Condensation on window

Condensation or Damp Ingress?

Blog, Condensation, Damp3rd April 2019

David Morton - surveyor

Meet Our Surveyors: David Morton (CSRT; CSSW; Senior Surveyor/Sales Manager)

Blog, News7th March 2019

Condensation and the Fitness for Human Habitation Bill

Blog, Condensation27th February 2019

Dryzone Plaster Breathability Test

Vapour permeability – what does it actually mean?

Blog, Waterproofing14th February 2019

House For Sale sign

5 Things to Do Before You Put Your House on the Market

Blog, Condensation, Damp, Structural Repairs, Timber Treatments30th January 2019

MMS2 Protimeter

Survey to Work: How Does the Process Work

Blog, Condensation, Damp16th January 2019

Preservation Treatments Favourite Photographs of 2018

Blog, Condensation, Damp, News, Waterproofing10th January 2019

Visit to Dörken factory in Germany where the Cavity Drain Membranes are manufactured

Cavity Drain Membrane

News18th December 2018

Condensation can be most visible on windows

Tips to Beat Condensation

Blog, Condensation11th December 2018

Damp in a chimney

Damp in Your Chimney

Blog, Damp30th November 2018

Delta membrane

6 Tips for Choosing a Reputable Waterproofing Company

Blog, Waterproofing14th November 2018

Snowflake in winter

Getting Ready for Winter

Blog, Condensation, Damp31st October 2018

In Your Corner

Ask Twice

News10th October 2018

MacMillan Coffee Morning

Macmillan Coffee Morning Success at Preservation Treatments

News3rd October 2018

Condensation in the property

Autumn Condensation Season is Coming

Blog, Condensation19th September 2018

Condensation in the property

Damp and mould

Blog, Condensation, Damp5th September 2018

Delta cavity drain membrane

How Many Different Types of Materials Does It Take a Damp Proofing Company to Get a Job Done?

Blog, Waterproofing30th August 2018

Penetrating Damp above Ground Level

Blog, Damp11th July 2018

Waterproof Rendering Plan

The importance of a well-documented report and plan?

Blog14th June 2018

Helifix Scaffolding

What Are Risk Assessments and Method Statements – RAMS?

Blog30th May 2018

ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015

Blog, Uncategorised15th May 2018

Preservation Treatments: Customer Charter

Blog, Uncategorised2nd May 2018

Efflorescence

Sources of Moisture Above Ground Level

Blog, Condensation, Damp25th April 2018

Salting brickwork

Getting Ready for Spring

Blog, Condensation, Damp, Structural Repairs11th April 2018

Wet rot - Coniophora Puteana

Wet Rot or Dry Rot?

Blog, Timber Treatments19th March 2018

Health and Safety – Work Equipment

Blog28th February 2018

Preservation Treatments’ – 46 Year Anniversary

Blog, News14th February 2018

Security in an Uncertain World: GPI Insurance

Blog18th January 2018

Assessing Rising Damp in Buildings

Blog, Damp17th January 2018

Condensation in the New Year

Blog, Condensation3rd January 2018

Preservation Treatments favourite photographs of 2017

Blog, Damp, Waterproofing20th December 2017

How to Handle Condensation at Christmas!

Blog, Condensation6th December 2017

The House Long-horn Beetle (Hylotrupes Bajulus): Surrey’s Most Destructive House Guest

Blog, Timber Treatments29th November 2017

Preservation Treatments: Working safely with PPE

Blog22nd November 2017

How to Eradicate Musty Smells in Your Home

Blog, Condensation, Damp15th November 2017

The London skyline

Basement Conversions in London: Hidden Considerations

Blog, Waterproofing8th November 2017

Crack Stitching using the Helifix Helibeam system

Blog, Structural Repairs25th October 2017

Condensation in rental properties

Blog, Condensation18th October 2017

PTL Surveyor in Grand Designs appearance

News6th October 2017

Choosing an Ethical Company

Blog4th October 2017

Winter is Coming! How to prepare your property for Winter weather

Blog, Condensation, Damp27th September 2017

Considerations prior to working in buildings with Bats

Blog, Timber Treatments20th September 2017

Why come to a Damp or Timber Specialist?

Blog, Damp, Timber Treatments18th September 2017

Domestic Ventilation

Blog, Condensation13th September 2017

I think I have Woodworm but don’t know whether or not it is ACTIVE.

Blog, Timber Treatments11th September 2017

External Works: Things to consider

Blog, Damp, Resin Repairs, Structural Repairs, Timber Treatments, Waterproofing6th September 2017

Nuaire Wipes Out Condensation Problems With Fresh Air

Blog, Condensation4th September 2017

10 Facts About Condensation

Blog, Condensation30th August 2017

Qualifications; What they mean and what they allow us to do

Blog25th August 2017

Sub Floor Ventilation

What is sub-floor condensation?

Blog, Condensation, Timber Treatments23rd August 2017

Health and Safety while working at your property

Blog16th August 2017

What is Helifix?

Blog, Structural Repairs10th August 2017

Reasons for carrying out resin repairs to Structural Timber

Blog, Resin Repairs, Timber Treatments1st August 2017

What happens on a damp survey?

Blog, Damp31st July 2017

Guidance for the Service and Maintenance of Drained Cavity Waterproofing Systems (Type C)

Blog, Waterproofing27th July 2017

Causes of dampness in properties above ground level

Blog, Damp24th July 2017

What is a PCA Waterproofing Design Specialist?

Blog, Waterproofing20th July 2017

Facts and Information about Dry Rot and Wet Rot

Blog, Timber Treatments13th July 2017

Delta Membranes AlertMaxx 2 Launch at the BRE

Blog, News, Waterproofing4th July 2017

What do first time buyers need to know about damp?

Blog, Damp15th June 2017

PTL attend the PCA Best Practice Awards 2017

News19th May 2017

ISO9001

Preservation Treatments are once again certified ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 compliant

News12th April 2017

Damp-Proofing and Waterproof Rendering System in South West London

Waterproofing22nd February 2017

Preservation Treatments structural repairs in Surrey

Structural Repairs1st December 2016

Condensation

Call Preservation Treatments for help this Condensation Season

Blog, Condensation27th October 2016

PTL Macmillan Coffee Morning

News7th October 2016

Delta Cavity Membrane Installation in Hackney, North London

Waterproofing26th July 2016

Preservation Treatments join The Basement Waterproofing Association

News, Waterproofing12th July 2016

Delta Cavity Drain Membrane system installation in West London

Waterproofing16th May 2016

Helifix Cemtie Installation

Helifix Lateral Restraint installation

Structural Repairs15th April 2016

Preservation Treatments are now an approved installer of Helifix systems

News, Structural Repairs16th March 2016

SafeContractor

Preservation Treatments Safecontractor accreditation successfully renewed

News1st February 2016

Preservation Treatments are now an Authorised Contractor of Natural Cement Ltd

News21st August 2015

ISO14001

Preservation Treatments Obtains ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Accreditation

News22nd April 2015

Preservation Treatments Accredited The ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management

News28th July 2014

PCA COTY 2013

Preservation Treatments Win Contractor Of The Year Award

News10th September 2013

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