Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Know If I’ve Got A Damp Problem?

Common signs of damp:

Walls feel wet and cold
Watermarks on the ceiling
Moss or mould grows on walls, ceilings or furniture.

The three main kinds of damp:

Rising Damp: Moisture moving up through porous materials such as brick;
Penetrating Damp. Caused by a problem with the outside of your home, for instance leaking roofs or guttering;
Condensation Damp: Hot, heavy air in the atmosphere (from drying clothes on radiators, running hot water etc) settling on a cold surface and forming condensation.

If you do have a damp problem, it can cause damage to the interior of your home and even damage your health. According to the World Health Organisation, you are 75% more likely to suffer respiratory symptoms in a mouldy house.

Consider getting a Timber and Damp Survey from KC Renovation Treatments.

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How Do I Know If I’ve Got A Dry Or Wet Rot Problem?

Common symptoms of dry rot:

Timbers turn a brownish colour
Silky sheets or cotton wool-like substance on timber
Fine strands growing through the timber
Damp, musty odour around timber

Common symptoms of wet rot:

Damp, musty smell around timber;
Discoloured timber;
Softening or cracking timber;
Fungal growth.

Either of these conditions can cause serious damage to a property. If you suspect either is present, consider getting a survey for timber and damp.

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How Do I Know If I’ve Got A Woodworm Problem?

Common symptoms include:

tiny round holes in woodwork
fine dust around the holes (known as frass).

The woodworm larvae feed on the wood and leave a network of tunnels inside. Left untreated, this can cause serious damage and even cause structural timbers to lose their integrity.

If you think you have a woodworm problem, you can arrange for a Timber and Damp Survey.

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How Do I Know You’ll Do A Good Job?

We always think it’s the best policy to let our jobs speak for themselves, so why not take a look at our work?

We can also arrange for you to see more photos, and – whenever possible – take you to our completed jobs, so you can see our high standards of workmanship for yourself.

— Jane A

After calling around and speaking to various companies we decided to use KC Renovations to restore the wooden beams in our house. The job was carried out with the up most professionalism and our home left tidy and clean.

— Tom B

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