Cellar & Basement conversions are becoming more popular as property prices increase and moving home may not be affordable or convenient. Basement Conversions can be a surprisingly inexpensive way of increasing the living or storage space of the property. The DWC Group are specialist in the field of damp proofing and waterproofing underground structures...

Rising damp is the action of water moving vertically through porous building material in contact with the ground. This is brought about by the drying action of air on the upper surfaces which causes the wall to act like a wick, drawing water upwards from the ground by capillary action, which then evaporates from the surface into the atmosphere.
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Penetrating damp in a wall is usually from a source such as wind driven rain, causing moisture to enter the structure in a horizontal direction. Gravity may cause the downward movement of the resultant dampness.

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Dry Rot - Is a wood destroying fungus causing the most serious timber decay in buildings, often resulting in extensive damage. It has the ability to grow through brickwork, mortar and behind plaster...

Wet Rot - A general term applied to many species of fungus, all of which will cause timber decay. They can be divided into two groups; brown and white rots...

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Wall tie corrosion is affecting many properties in the UK, especially in coastal and exposed locations. The mild steel or galvanised wire ties embedded into the mortar eventually start to corrode. In its advanced stages, the corrosion will cause horizontal cracking and eventually loss of stability between the two skins of brickwork....

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When considering remedial treatment to listed buildings, special consideration should be given to the recommendations for work, as there are limitations and legal restrictions on what work may or may not be carried out, and what materials may or may not be used. English Heritage has strict guidelines on the remedial treatment of listed buildings, and this is usually enforced by the local Listed Building Inspector, or Conservation Officer. It can be a criminal offence to carry out unauthorised work to a listed building without the correct consultation on the long term effect of the work on the property.

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Expertise in structural engineering services is vital for a successful project. Axis has been honing its skills since 1989 in the repair and stabilisation of all types of structures and ground problems. Often the problem is unique to the project and a one-off design and system has to be comissioned. Working with architects and engineers, Axis has been at the forefront of the industry.

Axis Stabilisation draws on a wealth of knowledge from within our organisation. However, as complex designs and remedies dictate, we are able to utilise the services of our development facilities. From the moment we receive your enquiry it will receive our fullest attention until satisfactory completion and beyond. Our office staff, surveyors and management team will dedicate themselves to ensuring that the design, costs, programming and supervision are the most appropriate.

Services include: Crack Stitching, Subsidence & Structural Reinforcement including custom structural solutions.

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