Case Study: Below-ground waterproofing system at St Johns North, Wakefield

AdminBasement conversion, Below ground waterproofing, Building Regulations, Case Studies, Commercial Projects, Damp, Period properties

Our most recent project, like many, has afforded our team with quite the challenge. Working in period properties is both a privilege and an opportunity to put all our experience and skills into practise, especially when the project demands we meet new build requirements within a space built hundreds of years ago.  The Harris Partnership is an award winning architecture …

Case Study: Greenholme Mills Development

AdminBasement conversion, Building Regulations, Commercial Projects, Period properties, Woodworm

The love affair between Brits and period properties shows no sign of waning, yet with more homes needed to supply the rising demand and so many practicalities intrinsic to new-builds, it is possible to find best of both worlds. Converted historic buildings such as mills provide the character and charm so many desire in a period property, while offering contemporary …

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The rise of home extensions

AdminBasement conversion, Buying & selling, Company news, Surveys

With continued momentum in the housing market keeping prices steadily rising and competition fierce, it’s no wonder some home owners are seeking creative solutions to their housing needs instead of moving. The government’s announcement that stamp duty will permanently change will no doubt keep the market buoyant too, with the threshold at which buyers have to pay the duty rising …

Damp and mouldy wall

How to tell the difference between penetrating and rising damp

AdminBasement conversion, Buying & selling, Company news, Damp, Period properties, Surveys

Whether it comes up on the homebuyer’s survey of your dream house, or you’re seeing signs in the property you’ve settled in and made your home, damp can strike fear into most of us, and often for good reason! Left unchecked, damp can cause all manner of issues, from superficial damage to decor, to moulds which can affect our health, …

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Nic Glover, our CSRT and CSSW Surveyor

AdminBasement conversion, Company news, Damp, Period properties, Surveys, Uncategorized, Wet rot & dry rot, Woodworm

At Multiskill, we are extremely proud of our team of dedicated specialists. As a longstanding, family-run company, we take great satisfaction in the high bar we set in a range of specialist property preservation treatments. Our hand picked team provides the highest standards of work and attention to detail, which has made us a leader in building preservation and property …

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How will Covid change our homes?

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The Coronavirus pandemic is changing our lives in many ways, including how we feel about our homes. For the past 12 months, we have all adapted and changed the way we live and work, so it’s perhaps not surprising that Covid-19 is also influencing interior design trends.  Our home is no longer just somewhere we live – it’s also become …

Tips for effective home-working

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As of today, lockdown rules have been relaxed, meaning we can now look forward to going to pubs, restaurants, hotels, campsites and even cinemas. However, with most children still off school and employees encouraged to continue working from home where possible, it’s still a bit of a squash inside for many! It’s looking like a long, hot summer of working …