Specialist Services available
to Social Housing Landlords:
Include:
Damp Proofing to protect against rising damp.
Structural Waterproofing to prtotect against penetrating damp
Timber Preservation Treatments to protect against Dry Rot, Wet Rot and Woodworm.
Structural Maintenance and Repair to maintain the building fabric and including:
*Crack Stitching
*Structural Timber Repairs
*Replacing Concrete Floors
*Resin Floor Coatings
*Wall Tie Replacement
*Condensation Control and Management (see the following)
Managing the Social Housing Stock For Damp and Condensation Problems:
Barker Goodwin is a specialist contractor providing damp and timber preservation treatments to stabilise conditions in occupied property. They undertake work for local authorities and housing associations throughout the south of England. Their aim is to assist those with the responsibility of managing the social housing stock by identifying the cause of dampness and other defects harmful to health and then to provide services to resolve the problems identified. The services provided are particularly focussed on treating problems caused by condensation in occupied properties. In outline this includes:
- A survey of a particular property to identify specific causes and effects.
- Mould wash to sanitise and stabilise the areas internally.
- Apply mould paint to affected areas to protect for the future.
- Provide as necessary de-humidifiers to assist in condensation control.
- Supply and fix of condensation control vents.
- Provision of a suitable mechanical ventilation system.
Condensation is a problem that cannot be solved completely. However, Barker Goodwin aim to reduce its effects by:
- Educating tenants.
- Advising on lifestyle to minimise the problem
- Identifying specific causes. eg clothes drying.
- Positioning and installing air bricks in effective locations.
The Company is employed regularly as an expert source of advice and guidance. On demand services are provided as a result of individual tenants complaints. As experts in the field Barker Goodwin are best placed to advise directly on the situation and often find recurring problems can be avoided for clients cheaply and effectively.
A practical approach to the provision of planned preventative advice and to minimising risk to clients is taken. This is delivered by providing property inspections either at regular timely intervals or at completion of a tenancy. To find out more about how Barker Goodwin can assist you in the management of your particular social housing stock please contact the company directly by phone or email in the first instance.
The team at Barker Goodwin will be pleased to advise you without obligation on a suitable approach and the best course of action regarding Damp and Condensation Services. They will also indicate likely costs at an early stage.
Call 0800 107 1580 or click for a free survey and priced proposal: