Property Problems & Solutions  

Wise Property Care's preservation and repair team bring together a wealth of experience and expertise in the diagnosis of property problems and solutions, both minor and serious.  Our property team provides solutions for:

• Woodworm Treatment
• Dry Rot Treatment
• Wet Rot Treatment
• Condensation Treatment
• Damp Proofing
  
• Rising Damp Treatment
• Basement Waterproofing
• Basement Systems
  
• Property Health Check
• Structural Repairs
  

*** Check out our guides to burst water pipes and frozen water pipes to prevent damp problems in your property***  

How to detect Property Problems

Many property problems go unseen and can only be detected by a qualified property surveyor however, there are many small signs to help you spot emerging property problems that can help you with the property preservation and repair around your home, both externally and internally.

External Property Problems and Solutions

The easy way to determine whether you may have property problems and require a solution externally is to examine gutters, downpipes and drains for signs of deterioration.  Look out for:

• Vegetation growing out of gutters
• Slipped or loose slates
• Rusting or cracking cast iron down pipes and gutters
• Leaking overflow pipes
• Cracks in stonework
• Defective pointing
• Moss or lichen growing on the stonework
• Damp staining on stonework particularly adjacent to pipes
• Damaged or overflowing drains
• Vegetation growing out of gutters
• Slipped or loose slates
• Rusting or cracking cast iron down pipes and gutters
• Leaking overflow pipes
• Cracks in stonework
• Defective pointing
• Moss or lichen growing on the stonework
• Damp staining on stonework particularly adjacent to pipes
• Damaged or overflowing drains 

Internal Property Problems and Solutions

Spotting signs of internal property problems and repairs is not quite so easy, but in roofs and basements the following are useful pointers:

• Look out for water staining in the roof void
• Check for defects in lead flashings round chimneys valleys and parapet walls
• Check your seals round baths and showers
• Check under your floor for condensation.  Early action will result in very cheap and stress free property solutions

Property Solutions and Treatments

Wise Property Care is qualified in the identification and treatment of all property problems and solution and we can help and discuss maintenance and restoration solutions with you.

To find out more information, contact Wise Property Care today on 0800 65 22 678 or find your local branch.  Alternatively, click to complete our Online Contact Form and we'll arrange for one of our specialists to contact you at a time convenient for you.  With our 20 year property repair guarantee, you can have piece of mind that your property problems will be over.