Dry Rot
Control dry rot and timber decay with environmentally friendly solutions from H+R
If you have identified the presence of dry rot and timber decay in your home, commercial property or heritage building, the specialist team at H+R should be your first port of call. We are dry rot experts who provide information, advice and effective treatment for dry rot that is also environmentally friendly. Having been involved in surveying older and historic buildings since 1985, we are best placed to offer specialist solutions to help the treatment of dry rot and other forms of fungal and insect decay in any building. With the help of our environmentally friendly methods for the control of fungal decay and insect attack, as well as our building monitoring systems, we can effectively treat any immediate problems and achieve long-term protection.
Advantages of our environmentally friendly dry rot experts treatment
First, we carry out a non-destructive survey of your property using our Rothounds® (search dogs trained to detect active dry rot), fibre optics and a range of other electronic measurement and monitoring techniques. Our rates for treating dry rot are very competitive, and because our recommendations do not include chemical treatment, your costs for remedial work will be reduced.
Following the site visit inspection, we will compile a thorough report containing information about the extent and causes of dry rot and timber decay in your building. With our recommendations for simple environmental control measures, you can eliminate dry rot and timber decay from your building now and in the future. H+R will provide a guarantee against timber decay for 30 years for the entire building, as long as the work is carried out to our specifications. For your peace of mind, we are backed by professional indemnity insurance.
Our recommendations typically consist of building techniques of the kind that can be implemented by a local builder or put out for competitive tender to non-specialist contractors. The aim is to deal with moisture ingress and distribution and ventilation levels in your building in such a way as to eliminate the conditions that timber decay organisms need in order to flourish to create dry rot and other fungal problems.
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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.