H+R are an independent team of building professionals and surveying consultants with extensive expertise in carrying out dry rot surveys and dry rot treatment across the UK. With over 30 years of experience, our dry rot surveyors are dry rot experts and specialists who have the necessary knowledge and practical skills to deal with all forms of building investigations and remedial specifications for buildings of any age.
If you either suspect or have identified problems with dry rot or any other forms of insect or fungal attack that are causing timber deterioration and decay in your commercial or residential property, we can provide highly effective and environmentally-friendly solutions to control and manage the problem.
Environmentally friendly dry rot remediation
We use a combination of non-destructive and minimally invasive survey techniques including our specially trained air scenting search dogs (Rothounds®), fibre optics and other electronic precision instruments and monitoring techniques.
Our recommendations do not include any advice to use chemical treatments, meaning we can save you a substantial amount of expense on remedial work.
Detailed dry rot survey report and recommendations
Our dry rot survey report contains detailed information about the extent and causes of dry rot and timber decay within the property. As long as any remedial work is undertaken in line with our specifications, H+R will provide a 30-year guarantee. For our clients’ additional peace of mind, we are risk protected by professional indemnity insurance.
Team of dry rot specialists
Our team of dry rot experts can make recommendations that centre around easy-to-implement environmental control measures that are designed to eliminate dry rot and timber decay issues from the building for good. In most cases, these are straightforward techniques that can be carried out by a competent local builder or other non-specialist contractors. Moisture ingress and distribution, as well as ventilation levels in the building, are dealt with in such a way as to minimise the conditions that allow dry rot and fungal and other timber decay organisms to thrive.
Post-survey monitoring for long-term protection from dry rot
At H+R, our dry rot services are designed in such a way as to enable our clients to maintain long-term protection from dry rot issues. Post-treatment, we sometimes recommend installing the H+R Curator® remote monitoring system for issues such as timber moisture content and early detection of building defects.
We use powerful data derived from this monitoring system as a management tool for maintenance planning and as a way to lower insurance premiums, enabling clients to save resources in terms of time, materials and money.
Our team has 30+ years of practical and technical experience as dry rot specialists and surveyors, much of it gained in the context of historic building conservation. Thanks to our vast expertise in this field, we are also able to provide in-house specialist conservation consultancy. This professional service is targeted at architects, surveyors, property owners and building contractors and includes:
- Historical research, remedial specifications, bills of quantities, tender procurement
- Liaison with statutory organisations and heritage conservation bodies
- Conservation management plans
- Restoration of historic and listed buildings, fixtures and fittings
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Testimonials
I have known and seen work undertaken by Hutton+Rostron for over 20 years. I have always been impressed by their professional approach and depth of knowledge in the field of building surveys and pathology.
When it comes to seeking expert advice on the condition of the timber in an old building we turn to Hutton+Rostron whom we know we can rely upon to give a thorough and efficient appraisal which we can then use to develop the scope of the repairs.
We have worked with Hutton + Rostron over many years now, and find them knowledgeable, professional, helpful and practical. They understand both the needs of historic buildings and the forces driving their alteration, which means that their expert advice is always framed in a suitable way. We greatly enjoy our relationship with them, and look forward to many more years of collaboration.
H+R have provided a great service; I’m particularly happy with the high level of technical knowledge of their staff and willingness to take time to explain what they are doing and why. I thoroughly recommend them.
Squire and Partners have worked closely with Hutton + Rostron on a number of projects, including the UNISON Headquarters and 74 St James’s Street.
We have been impressed by their depth of knowledge of historic buildings and look forward to working with them again in the future.
Having worked as Project Manager on a number of high-value, listed houses, there is in my opinion clear benefit and value to a project in having H+R on board at the earliest stage possible.
Understanding the hidden condition of a historic building is crucial in making accurate budget and programme estimations. Hutton + Rostron provide an unrivalled service in this sector allowing us to make informed decisions and mitigate the risks of historic building fabric before they materialise. Hutton + Rostron have provided input on a number of Walton Wanger projects, providing us with a range of environmental investigations, which have enabled the design process and contract negotiations to be more accurate and more robust.
Hutton + Rostron and Sandberg have enjoyed a long standing and valued professional relationship and expect this to continue and develop in the future. Our work together ranges from the routine to the quirky, with the latter often being the most fascinating and therefore enjoyable!
Now that we have reached the end of the works at Great Portland Street, I would like to thank you and your team for all your efforts. The reports on existing condition provided by the team at Hutton + Rostron were invaluable and helped us de-risk the project for GPE. Equally your assistance throughout the project where unforeseen issues arose was gratefully received.
A full service through pre-construction, construction and early occupation.
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