Basement and Low Level Damp Proofing, Waterproofing and Tanking Services around the East Midlands including the areas of Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield.

Probably the most common cause of damage to structural timber is fungal decay. This fungal decay can happen to all timber, whether it's timber in a new build or timber that's been there for hundreds of years. For more information, get in touch with Preserva-CSS if you have dry or wet rot problems.

Rising damp is one of the main causes of damp in buildings. It occurs when water from the ground rises up into the fabric of the building through capillary attraction. If you think your property may be suffering from rising damp, get in touch and we'll help you determine the causes and help you find the right solutions

Woodworm is the generic term for a number of insects that bore into wood. These insects lay their eggs in or on wood which hatch into larvae that in turn go on to eat the cellulose in the wood.

If you think you have a problem with woodworm get in touch. It's important to determine the species of insect causing the woodworm infestation as this will have an impact on the treatment required. For example, some insects associated with woodworm have a larval lifespan of 10 months whereas others may have a larval life span of 10 years!

Condensation is often seen as the scourge of modern living, it's probably the most common cause of damp in houses. It occurs in both old and new building however it appears to be especially prevalent in buildings that have been modernised. Generally building owners experience condensation in the winter months rather than the summer months. Condensation can be found in a number of different spaces, often occurring on walls, windows and floors. Condensation can also be found in roof spaces and in the spaces under suspended floors.

Asbestos is a material that became increasingly popular as a construction material at the end of the 19th Century and it has now been banned in the European Union. The inhalation of asbestos fibres has been proved to cause a number of serious illnesses, including lung cancer and asbestosis.

Often buildings are the perfect homes for flocks of birds, they provide secure locations with nooks, crannies and ledges, often high off the ground and out of reach of predators allowing birds to feel secure. Anti-roosting measures can also be implemented to make sure there is no on-going bird fouling problems. Our bird fouling control and prevention solutions are carried out in the quickest and most efficient manner possible to ensure the best possible results with the least inconvenience to you.