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Posted on April 24, 2018

Introduction Routine, ongoing and preventative maintenance will not only help keep a property in a good state of repair but will also help make a property more resilient to potential losses. Neglecting routine external building maintenance will often result in the need for costly and more disruptive remedial work. This guide provides a checklist to […]

Posted on March 15, 2018

Now is the time to start thinking about your external painting and renovation works. Spring is in the air and everything looks so much different when the sun is shining. Take the outside of your property, for example. In the grey of winter, it looked fine but now you might be starting to think that […]

Posted on February 15, 2018

There can be no doubt that the plumbing system is one of the most important parts of any property. Never given a second thought when running smoothly, the negative impact created by problems caused by a poorly functioning plumbing system can be wide ranging. Think about every time you take a shower, go to the […]

Posted on February 1, 2018

Damaged roofs in need of urgent roof repairs need not spell disaster for a renovation project. From slipped slates to sagging roof slopes, here Protech explains what to look out for and what’s involved in fixing common roofing problems. It’s common to find roof defects flagged up in Home Buyer reports and building surveys, which […]

Posted on January 15, 2018

Knowing how to fix stuff is great. But knowing how to prevent clogged drains is even better. One of the absolute best ways to prevent slow or clogged drains is to be careful about what you put into them. Cooking grease, coffee grounds, hair, and soap scum are four of a drain’s biggest enemies. Do […]

Posted on November 30, 2017

Plan your property maintenance proactively and reap the rewards of your efforts – don’t just bury your head in the sand. The effective management of maintenance liabilities can save you circa 20% on your maintenance costs but you need to start years in advance in order to see real savings. The phrase ‘never put off […]

Posted on November 15, 2017

With recent news predicting a prolonged cold winter weather this year, it is important to keep in mind the damage it could cause to some of your buildings. Protech Property Solutions looks at how property managers can prepare for the worst and protect your property from winter weather. The British have a poor track record of dealing with any […]

Posted on November 9, 2017

As we approach the winter months, many Residential Management Companies may be turning their attention to the question of internal decorations and refurbishment of the common parts of their block. With residents moving in and out on a regular basis, the likelihood of the finishes in communal hallways and stairwells becoming scuffed and damaged is […]

Posted on November 2, 2017

A sewer line clog might be unseen, but it can cause extensive damage inside a property. The average property owner probably knows that sewer lines help transport waste water from the property to underground sewer mains. Beyond that, most property owners give little thought to their sewer lines until they have some type of clog. […]

Posted on September 28, 2017

There are three main causes of damp: rising damp, condensation and penetrating damp. We will be focusing on Penetrating damp in this post. We will explain what could be causing your penetrating damp, from cracks in a wall to leaking gutters, and how to deal with them. Before you can fix the penetrating damp issue, […]