by Oliverwalker | Mar 25, 2026 | Damp, Uncategorized
If you are seeking independent advice for a damp or timber issue, the points below must be considered before instructing your chosen specialist… What does “independent” actually mean? The remedial industry trade association defines an independent...
by Oliverwalker | Jun 11, 2020 | Damp
If you live on a road comprised mainly of period houses, next time you are walking down your street, have a look at where the ground meets the walls of the buildings. You will probably notice that some of the properties have a gravel filled trench at the base of the...
by Oliverwalker | May 18, 2020 | Damp
The majority of surveyors working within the damp and timber industry will use an electronic moisture meter. There are numerous makes and models available with varying degrees of accuracy. When I started surveying houses with damp in London in 2007 I was using The...
by Oliverwalker | Apr 20, 2020 | Damp, Old Buildings
Having visited many old houses during my career, I have on numerous occasions seen examples of where external mortar joints have been re-pointed using modern Portland cement in place of what would have originally been a lime-based mix. It is quite common for old lime...