Building Response is in direct partnership with London Flat Roofing Ltd. Here we can see Steven Dickinson from London Flat Roofing Ltd and Building Response demonstrating how insulation can become completely saturated; the insulation literally becomes a sponge. Why Did We Get Wet Insulation? The insulation was taken from a flat roof on a large …

Here we have a converted bungalow in Watford, Carpenders Park. This area has many of the same bungalow types in it which were all built around 1930. Most bungalows in Watford have had so much building and renovation work done now, including loft conversions and extensions, that they are quite different in feature than they were …

The Chapel is right in the middle of campus. You might love its retro sixties architecture, or perhaps you’ll think it looks like a castle. Either way, you can’t miss it! The chapel is one of the places on campus set aside for groups or individuals to worship, pray, meditate or reflect, and all students …

‘I really hope that one day I’ll pick up a poltergeist on my camera,” says James de Miguel as we discuss the unexplained draughts in my house. “Maybe your house will be the first!” Either we have a spirit from the other world making mischief or we have nooks and crannies, invisible to the eye, …

Insurance Claim Water Damage – 5 Top Tips It’s the worst feeling in the world isn’t it? Seeing your home damaged. You have to go through the clear up AND you have to deal with the insurance company. We pride ourselves in sorting out water damage claims in particular. Take it from someone who knows the …

Finding Leaks is not as easy as it sounds. The first thing you may notice is a stain where there wasn’t one before. First Things for Roof Leak Detection Visit your loft. Take a powerful torch. Take your time and examine the whole length in sections. Any tiny hole may be responsible and hard to …

Leaky Ceiling? Are you someone that cares about your property? It’s your castle isn’t it and when things go wrong you want to fix it as soon as possible. Do you know how best to deal with a leaky ceiling? This is our best advice gathered from over 30 years of experience. Hidden Leaks It’s …

Flood at a House in Cricklewood We were called in by this customer when she found water dripping from the pipes in her cupboard. The day before she had carpet fitters putting down a new carpet upstairs and they must have put a nail through one of the pipes under the floor. When she got …

Water Damage to Metal Balcony The contractor that renovated this block of flats in Tower Bridge London  has a responsibility to rectify defects up to ten years after the block had been completed, some of the balconies haves started to rust, so we have been asked to replace all defective panels. One of the biggest …

Water Damage Hampstead Flat Unfortunately for this customer in London the water damage to the bathroom ceiling has been ongoing for some time. The stairs leading up to the flat above are covered with asphalt and a small leak has been damaging the ceiling for some time. Luckily for this customer the damage is not that expensive to repair, …