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New Build In Devon Needed Premier Expertise [wtr-time]

This significant new property in Devon has been designed with an essential and highly effective waterproofing system to very precise and detailed specifications provided by the architect and approved by the client. Premier Contractors were called in to provide expert advice based on our unrivalled experience in all aspects of waterproofing. Our CSSW qualified team […]

Read more August 7th, 2018

Fitting Membranes in a Listed Building [wtr-time]

The careful, and costly, conversion of this listed building has already had expert treatment against woodworm by Premier Contractors. Now, we were called back in to install effective and complementary damp proofing to the walls on this beautiful old structure. The architect had specified a dry lining system to be fitted to a rear wall […]

Read more June 26th, 2018

Incorrect Installation of Timber Leads to Wet Rot and Extensive Damage [wtr-time]

Every building is under threat from fungal decay, Wet Rot and Dry Rot which can both cause problems in structural integrity.The first, and very important task, is to identify correctly which problem a building is facing. Our fully-qualified surveyors are experts in identifying and treating both kinds. Furthermore, there are many different types of Wet […]

Read more June 26th, 2018

Damp Proofing Bathroom in Social Housing [wtr-time]

Premier Contractors were called in to install damp proofing in social housing which had been neglected for many years. Bathroom fitters said the job was beyond their capabilities and needed an expert. That’s where we came in! Premier Contractors are a leading and approved provider of every possible preventative measure. For this project, our installers […]

Read more June 26th, 2018

Faulty Waterproofing Installation Costs Homeowner £45,000 to Correct. [wtr-time]

Our CSSW-qualified surveyors were called in to provide a survey at a £4million house where deterioration in some wood had been observed in a plant/utility room. What they found was completely incomprehensible and unforgiveable. We assume the installation was done by an amateur. If not, the installer ought to be ashamed of themselves! There were […]

Read more June 7th, 2018

Woodworm can cause huge problems if left untreated. [wtr-time]

Premier Contractors were invited to send qualified surveyors to look at a possible infestation of woodworm in a listed building in Nottingham. We were contacted by Bonsers, one of the UK’s leading building restoration and conservation experts. Premier have teams of highly-trained specialists with unrivalled experience in the crucial area of swift identification of problems […]

Read more June 5th, 2018

Installing Crack Stitching and Bow Ties [wtr-time]

Case study Project Description Works – Installing Crack Stitching and Bow Ties to specifications provided in the Structural Engineer’s report Client – London Council Property The appearance of cracks to the flank wall and separation between the flank wall and a first-floor internal wall prompted a call for a structural survey by Frankham Consultancy Group. […]

Read more May 10th, 2018

Specialist waterproofing to fix flooded basement kitchen [wtr-time]

Premier were called for our specialist and expert waterproofing and damp proofing skills and extensive experience. We were asked to survey this site following a recommendation as a specialist basement contractor for a Cavity Membrane Supplier In this gorgeous Chocolate Box cottage, the kitchen has been flooding due to recent heavy rainfall. The area in […]

Read more April 27th, 2018

We gave this damp basement a new lease of life [wtr-time]

Its been a pleasure converting this old damp basement into an excellent usable storage space, WC and utility for a new client in North London. The client required a one-stop-shop, the  Premier 1st for Property Care team provided this. The client also requested a registered installer of Newton Cavity Membrane Systems, which Premier are proud members of […]

Read more April 9th, 2018

The Damp Won’t Come Back this Time – Guaranteed [wtr-time]

This problematic damp wall had been “treated” by several contractors who claimed to have resolved the issue. However, the damp kept returning with a vengeance. Premier Contractors were called in and, after a free, no-obligation survey, our CSSW Surveyor (Certificated Surveyor in Structural Water Proofing) specified a Newton Meshed Membrane. The work from preparation to […]

Read more December 17th, 2017