As autumn ends and winter makes an appearance, now is probably the most important time of year for gutter cleaning and maintenance. Your gutters are an essential part of an entire system that moves water and debris away from your premises, preventing water from permeating your property and damaging the structure. Roof gutters usually consist of connected troughs that shift water away from the foundation, but when they become clogged or broken they lead to backed up, stagnant water that can attract pest animals and insects. The moisture can also settle in your building and lead to mould and decay. Continue reading →

Glass windows and doors can cause problems for birds, confusing them during flight and potentially leading them to collide with the surface. In the US and Canada alone approximately 600 million birds die each year due to colliding with glass surfaces, which demonstrates the scale of the problem. Continue reading →

Every home experiences on average over 300 potentially damaging electrical surges each year, and the electrical appliances we have in our properties are susceptible to these surges. With many properties now having many more gadgets and appliances than they used to in the form of tablets, laptops and other devices, the associated risk becomes greater. Continue reading →

Heights are a major hazard in all kinds of jobs, but steeplejacks have to face up to the challenge of scaling the tallest structures on a daily basis. They work in some of the most hazardous settings and have to take the utmost care to ensure they account for safety at all times. Before any work can begin, a series of risk assessments must be done and a plan needs to be put in place to detail how the job will progress and what safety measures are required. Continue reading →

At the beginning of the year, several UK locations including Cornwall, South Wales and Teesside reported incidents of thundersnow. Thunderstorms can occur any time of the year and lightning can strike in the colder months in normal thunderstorms, thundersnow or thundersleet and at very high elevations. Continue reading →

When it comes to industrial and commercial properties, appearance is very important and is a crucial part of your company image. A building that is dirty, in disrepair or has old, peeling paint is likely to create an unprofessional impression, put people off from coming in and have a detrimental effect on your profits. Your premises is often the first thing that visitors and customers will see, so no matter what sector or industry you are involved in, it is crucial that your building is kept in excellent condition and looking its very best. Continue reading →

Pest birds such as pigeons are a widespread problem in many towns and cities across the UK, as they nest in properties and cause annoyances and health hazards with their noises, smells and droppings. In recent years the problem has been particularly bad in the centre of Daventry, Northamptonshire, with buildings suffering from erosion and blocked gutters as a result of excessive pigeon droppings. Continue reading →

If your gutters are beginning to deteriorate and are not performing at their best, you will begin to notice problems such as areas of damp on your property and unpleasant smells. These issues are not only irritating, but can result in extensive damage to your property. Gutters play a vital role in protecting your premises, so it is important to have any problems investigated and solved as soon as you notice something wrong. Continue reading →

Churches are at the heart of many towns and villages throughout the UK. For both religious and non-religious residents alike, the church often stands as a pillar of the community, hosting numerous events and often providing a striking visual element to the town. Despite the historic value and nature of many of these churches, they were never intended to be museum pieces, but rather as safe and practical buildings which offer safety and functionality for the people who use them. This is what we work to achieve with our professional church restoration services. Continue reading →

Recently, we noticed a story about an exciting new possibility in the world of lightning protection and research. A team at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel have been working on a laser system that could possibly be used to divert lightning bolts away from targets such as buildings, helping to protect them from the threat of this natural phenomenon with the use of state of the art technology. Continue reading →