Specialist Tradesman

There are some areas of home maintenance or home improvement that need to be dealt with by specialist tradesmen. This is either because they involve skills that are not widely practiced or because they require materials that many general builders and tradesmen do not have readily available. Many of the jobs they do are vital for good home maintenance. Others make a property special.

Damp proofing

To prevent damage and rot damp proofing keeps out moisture. It's a pretty big job and needs to be done competently so it's worth hiring a specialist.

Thermal Insulation

Fuel prices are high and we are all trying to do our bit for the environment. Thermal insulation is a cost effective and satisfactory way of cutting your heating bills, as well as your home's CO2 emissions. Another way of achieving efficient heating is to have underfloor heating installed. You can go for an electric or water-based system. You will enjoy an even heat and warmth underfoot, which is particularly welcome in bathrooms, when stepping out of the bath or shower onto tiles.

Sound proofing

If you live in a flat or even a busy family home then sound proofing may be a good idea to give everyone some privacy and quiet. There are various ways of achieving sound proofing and a specialist tradesman can go through the options with you so you find the right solution.

Other niche areas for specialist tradesmen

With our summers getting hotter, air-conditioning may be something you want to install. Air conditioning is still a relatively new concept in the UK and a specialist tradesman may be the answer.

Creating disabled access is another area where someone with specific experience is worth having. Specialist tradesmen are ready to advise on and implement easier mobility strategies in your home. They will be sympathetic to your needs and will have an eye for adapting properties for various disabilities.

Here's a selection of the many Specialist Tradesman jobs we handle:

Brick / Block Paving in Uxbridge: Lay drive way and knock down drive wall.
Stored Oil & Gas in Cannock: restore gas supply
Damp Proofing in Merton: Damp cure, replastering and redecorating small bedroom, landing and stairs
Damp Proofing in Hull: Damp course injection - small areas
Cellar & Basement Conversions in Northampton: repair and replace basement tanking
Damp Proofing in Telford: Investigation and quote required near Ironbridge, Shropshire.
Damp Proofing in Knaresborough: Damp proofing
Fireplaces in Battersea: Supply and fit a wood burning stove
Sound Proofing in West Ealing: Sound insulation in West London flat
Damp Proofing in Acton: 3 areas of damp - unsure of exact cause
Timber Preservation, Woodworm & Rot in Duns: Treatment of woodworm in attic
Fireplaces in Wantage: Fireplace removal and install stove and liner
Brick / Block Paving in Chester: Block pave small drive area
Fireplaces in Walthamstow: Installation of fireplace on chimney breast.
Fireplaces in Birmingham: would like a quote for a gas burner for existing fireplace and for the half.

See our archive for jobs we've handled in the past.

Areas of expertise covered by Specialist Services are:

Timber Preservation, Woodworm & Rot , Waste Removal , Thermal Insulation , Sound Proofing , Cellar & Basement Conversions , Damp Proofing , Stored Oil & Gas , Demolition , Fireplaces , Aerials & Satellite Dishes , Disabled Access / Mobility Services , Scaffolding , Whole Internal Refurbishment , Digital Home Networks , Air Conditioning , Sound & Audio Visual Installation , Brick / Block Paving , Brick & Stone Cleaning , Under Floor Heating - Water Systems