Protectahome Begin Work on Historic School
Protectahome has just begun work on the East Wing of The Cathedral School, making structural repairs following signs of cracking to the extended building.
2108, 2013
Don’t Risk Losing Trade Due To Lack of Score on the Door Resources
With current fears that hygiene inspectors will come under extra pressure to deliver the ‘Scores on the Doors’ scheme, there are risks that businesses could lose trade as they wait to be re-rated.
508, 2013
Over 275 Years of Service from Protectahome Employees
Building services company, Protectahome Ltd., pride themselves on delivering an outstanding service to customers, which is one of the many reasons their employees are so important to them.
2907, 2013
Green Deal Fails to Deliver
Following reports of less than five households embarking on the Green Deal scheme since its launch in January, building services company, Protectahome, consider the potential issues deals like these can encounter.
2607, 2013
Who are you sharing your garden with?
As the dry weather is upon us, it is not just us humans who are enjoying the sunshine. Garden ants are in their element during this weather and Protectahome’s Pest Controllers are preparing for a large number of infestations.
1306, 2013
Structural Repairs on Monnow Bridge
Monnow Bridge is the sole remaining medieval fortified river bridge in the United Kingdom where the gate tower stands on the bridge itself. The pedestrianised bridge built in the 13th Century crosses the River Monnow some 500m above its confluence with the River Wye.
2603, 2013
Licensees of rodent infested pub in Portsmouth fined £8,500
Following a tip off, environmental health officers from Portsmouth City Council found evidence of a mice infestation at the Dolphin pub in Portsmouth. Droppings were found in food and throughout the property.
2103, 2013
Dry Rot discovery leads to closure of Scottish Castle
A severe Dry Rot outbreak has been discovered at Thirlestane Castle in Scotland. Set in the Scottish Borders at Lauder, the castle originates back to the 13th century. It has extensive parklands and attracts thousands of visitors each year.
1803, 2013
Flood sandbag provisions may end for Devon residents
Mid Devon Council have proposed cutting back on sandbag provisions for residents in the event of flooding. Devon was subject to severe rain and gales in winter 2012. Damage to buildings and bridges was reported and twenty homes were evacuted after water breached the 200-year-old Grand Western Canal at Halberton.
1403, 2013
Tenants of newly converted flats experience worryingly ‘springy floors’
Protectahome recently investigated a dry rot infestation at a former school in Cowbridge. The school had been turned into luxury apartments and, shortly after the renovation had been completed, one of the apartment owners contacted Protectahome to carry out an inspection.
