This week Protectahome have been called to a semi detached family home suffering from a severe outbreak of Damp and Dry Rot. The owners noted damp patches on the external walls of the main reception rooms and softening of the skirting boards.
Properties at risk of flooding in parts of North Yorkshire have been provided with new Flood Protection. Waterproof boards have been fitted to the doorways of 44 homes in Kirby Mills and Kirkbymoorside, which last suffered from flash flooding in 2010.
Inspectors found a shocking Mouse infestation at a Large Supermarket Chain in Covent Garden this week. The store has been ordered to close until a thorough clean-up takes place and Pest Control measures have been taken.
With the summer arriving and an upsurge in pest activity, there’s a great learning opportunity for families to understand more about pests and the environment, indoors and outside. We came across this great interactive site from the American based National Pest Management Association.
The former home to three Queens of England rises again and will reopen on 2 July 2012. Astley Castle, dating back to the 12th Century, opens its doors following a three year multi million pound restoration.
A recent statement from the office of national statistics reports that UK House prices for March were 0.4% lower than March 2011. The report goes on to say that there is little real movement in the price of houses year on year.
Flood Consultant and Chairperson of the Flood Protection Association, Mary Dhonau, will be chairing a session at a one day conference being held at the Building Research establishment in Watford.
Scores on the Doors’ is a national scheme that aims to motivate food businesses to raise food safety standards by naming and shaming the best and the worst places to consume food.
Protectahome have completed work on a large Warehouse and Distribution park that was being plagued by Pest Gulls. These large aggressive birds can cause real problems on site, especially during the breeding season.
