No! Damp is either rising or penetrating. Internal wall insulation cannot create damp. Damp arises due to an existing building defect. Rising damp occurs because moisture from the ground rises up and penetrates at ground level if the property is without an adequate damp course. Penetrating damp is usually due to a window defect, hole in a wall or faulty guttering and can be found higher up on any affected wall. A full retrofit assessment of the property is carried out prior to any works starting to make sure the building is in a suitable condition to access the insulation works, as per the requirements of the organisation which issues the warranties insurances on completion.

All properties come with trickle vents for the windows which help air circulate around the house without making creating drafts; they open and close so you have full control over air flow in your home. The property also comes with upgraded extractors for the kitchen and bathrooms to help purge moisture build up.

The coving is replaced, if we are able to source like for like as are the skirting and window sills. The curtain rails are refitted on site before the installer leaves the property. In very old properties, where the coving is elaborate, unfortunately we will not be able to find a suitable replacement.

If radiators are on affected walls the plumber will arrive with the installation team to remove the radiator, cap it and extend the pipework. This allows the system to remain pressurised so the heating and hot water elsewhere can be used. Once the wall is insulated the plumber will return the radiator to the wall and make sure the system is fully working. Similarly an electrician will extend the sockets on any affected walls so they will look exactly the same when finished.

Joists are typically 75-100mm so any insulation under the joists is inadequate. In these circumstances the boards would be lifted, insulation fitted to 300 mm the joists will then be extended to 300mm and the boards replaced.

The sloped ceilings and stud walls are insulated and so is the residual loft space behind the stud walls, when finished the room will look exactly the same as it was before the works started.

The areas that have a loft will be insulated with insulated wool; the attic space will be insulated with the Swip System.

Yes it’s a mandatory requirement to install a ventilation package in accordance with the scheme guidelines. Even if you have existing extractors we will still need to install upgraded ones that produce the right amount of pressure air flow.

No! We have to demonstrate to the funder that we can achieve a C rating on the energy performance certificate; this is why the insulation is comprehensive. If we just insulate the loft or the walls or the room in a roof if you have one, then we cannot achieve a C rating on the energy Performance certificate and the funding will not be released.

By 2030 all landlords will need to have a minimum rating of a C to be able to continue renting their properties to tenants. Homeowners can get a reduced mortgage rate if their property is up to a C rating on the epc. As a homeowner if you decide to sell your property in the future potential buy to let landlords will want to make sure the rating is as high as possible to avoid unnecessary expense before 2030, so having a c rated epc will help make the property more attractive to home buyers and buy to let landlords.