PROPERTY PRESERVATION SERVICES

Free surveys including report for treatments and associated building works. Propotec Ltd are a member of The British Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing Association - Property Care Association. Guarantee Protection Trust underwritten guarantees are available. Propotec Ltd has been established since 1970. Areas covered - London, East Anglia and The Midlands.

Whenever you need help and advice about building preservation - that's the time to call in Propotec. Since 1970 we have been providing effective treatments for Rot, Damp and Timber infestation problems in a variety of building structures.

If you have a problem ring our Freephone number 0800 269422 or contact us by email at info@propotec.biz. With surveyors in London, East Anglia and the Midlands we will normally be with you in less than 48 hours to carry out a thorough inspection and assess the situation - free of charge.

Our experienced surveyors will provide a report identifying the type of problem, the exact source, and recommend the most effective cure.

Once the estimate is approved, one of our own highly trained and experienced teams will normally start work within 10 days.

All working specifications conform to the Codes of Practice laid down by the British Wood Preserving and Damp Proofing Association - Property Care Association, with a guarantee of 30 years.

DAMP PROOFING Damp normally affects external walls due to the break down or absence of a Damp proof course (DPC). Where DPC's have not been inserted or have failed, Rising Damp can be remedied by impregnation with a silicone based water repellent. Affected walls have a series of holes drilled, into which special silicone based chemicals are pressure injected which permeate the surrounding area, preventing further damp from rising.

Associated Building Work

The associated building work required in conjunction with the treatment work i.e. Timber replacement and replastering can be carried out by Propotec, which is the most effective way of ensuring that our recommended specification is followed and guarantees are not affected by the associated building work not being carried out correctly.

WET ROT There are many different types of Wet Rot. One common type - Cellar fungus (Coniophora puteana) is recognisable by dark brown strands on the timber surface. As the name suggests it is found primarily in cellars and other very damp locations, where the fungi feeds on wet timber, causing the wood to lose weight and strength and eventually collapse. Another common type is White Pore or Mine Fungus (Fibroporia vaillantii). This feeds on damp soft wood and is characterised by its snowy white rootlets or fern like mycelium.

WOODWORM There are four main types of beetle which may be identified, most easily by the size of flight holes they leave, but in general they have the same effect - destruction of timber. The Common Furniture Beetle (Anobium punctatum) causes holes of up to 2mm diameter. The Deathwatch Beetle (Xestobium rufovillosum) forms round holes up to 3mm in diameter. House Longhorn Beetle (Hylotrupes bajulus) emerges from an opening up to 6mm wide and 10mm long. The Wood-Boring weevils (Euophryum confine and Pentarthrum huttoni) have irregularly shaped holes measuring 1mm in width.

DRY ROT Of the homes we have surveyed over the years, we have found that 70% suffer from Woodworm and 30% from Dry Rot (Serpula lacrymans). Although fungal attack can start at any time in timber used as a building material, the microscopic spores which initiate wood decay will normally (dependent on humidity levels) remain dormant until moisture content rises above 20%. Dry rot will normally spread in search of more timber to attack and since it is normally in advanced state by the time it is noticeable, immediate action is required to avoid further damage. Damp conditions are to be avoided, which means checking that guttering is in good repair and that other less obvious external areas are not affected by penetrating dampness. It is also advisable to ensure that there is always adequate ventilation - especially in the sub-floor void.

THE REPORT AND SPECIFICATION

Upon completion of the free survey a full report detailing the necessary work and costings is submitted. All estimates are quoted at a Fixed Price to avoid the worries of 'Hidden Costs' being incurred. Furthermore, all the damp timber and dry rot treatments as stated in our report and carried out in accordance with our surveyors assessment are guaranteed for 30 years.

The Chemical Injection Damp Proofing systems used by Propotec have proved to be both efficient and economic and are widely accepted by Architects, Local Authorities, Building Societies and Building Contractors as an effective cure for rising damp. Chemicals are covered by Agrément Board Certificates, and where possible low odour, non-inflammable chemicals are used in the interest of safety.

REASONS TO USE PROPOTEC

• Established since 1970
• Surveyors and operatives comprehensively trained.
• Stringent quality control.
• Member of British Wood Preserving and Damp Proofing Association - Property Care Association.
• Guarantees supported by Optional Independent insurance. Trust Mark Company registered through Property Care Association.
• Free Survey and report for all properties.
• Surveys, Comprehensive reports and Fixed price estimates rapidly arranged.
• Local Surveyors.
• London, East Anglia and Midlands.

FREEPHONE

0800 269422

Email: info@propotec.biz

Head Office:

Propotec Limited
8 Meadow Business Park
Reach Road, Burwell, Cambs. CB25 0GH
Tel: 01638 741377
Fax: 01638 741583