Andy and Andrea's 14th century Essex farmhouse has been in Andy's family since 1908, so it's never had a survey... until now. With timber specialists, roofing experts and plumbers on site, the results show terrifying problems.
Apart from the leaking roof, cracking render, rotting beams, and a dangerously decayed bathroom floor, there's a death watch beetle infestation and impending structural failure in the cellar beams.
The family is faced with an escalating bill in excess of £100,000. Will Sarah's level-headed advice be enough to save their home?
Cracks
Rotting roof
Failing timber frame
Wet rot and damp
Leaky plumbing
Crumbling floors
Death watch beetle and other woodworm
Other serious faults and
A host of DIY and decorating jobs
Chartered Structural Engineer
Simon Pitchers - Craddy Pitchers Davidson
01275 371333
www.craddypitchers.co.uk
www.IStructE.org
Damp & Timber Expert
Stephen Hodgson - Property Care Association
www.property-care.org
Historic Timber Specialist
Robert Demaus - Demaus Building Diagnostics Ltd
01568 615662
www.demaus.co.uk
Roof Expert
Richard Jordan - Jordan Heritage Roofing
01773 522413
www.jordanheritageroofing.co.uk
Plumber
Terry Page - TJ Gas Plumbing & Heating
01206 435999
07541 215629
www.tjgas.co.uk
Research Facility
BRE (Building Research Establishment)
01923 664 000
www.bre.co.uk
Kitchen
Orwells Furniture
01473 680091
www.orwellsfurniture.co.uk
sales@orwellsfurniture.co.uk
Re-enameling of Aga
Aga Twyford Ltd (The only Aga renovator authorised by Aga Rangemaster PLC)
01568 611124
www.twyford-cookers.com
Kitchen & Bathroom Tiles
A&M Tiling Chelmsford Ltd
01245 263751
www.amtiling.co.uk
Bathroom Accessories (Shower Room)
Detail Plus UK
020 8878 1592
www.detailplus.co.uk
Wall Cabinet (Shower Room)
bathrooms4all
0844 9670840
www.bathrooms4all.com
sales@bathrooms4all.com
Copper Bath
The Cast Iron Bath Co.
0845 8388896
www.castironbath.co.uk
Washstand
The Original Washstand Company Ltd
0117 9723720
www.towc.co.uk
info@towc.co.uk
Bedroom Towel Rail
UK Bathroom Store
01524 841087
www.ukbathroomstore.co.uk
Windows & Doors
Ultimate 70
0844 2252727
www.ultimate70.co.uk
Fitted Wardrobe
Organise My Home
01622 872006
www.organisemyhome.com
sales@organisemyhome.com
Bedroom Rug
Oriental Weavers
0113 380 5330
www.owbmk.com
Roman Blinds
Hereward Curtain Co.
01733 313028
herewardcurtains@talktalk.net
Thermal Insulation & Breathable Membrane
Kingspan Direct
01544 387300
www.kingspandirect.com
support@kingspandirect.com
Earthwool ® Acoustic Roll
Knauf Insulation
08700 611123
www.knaufinsulation.co.uk
www.earthwool.co.uk
Plasterboard
Knauf
www.knauf.co.uk
info@knauf.co.uk
Sofa (Living Room)
Halo Living
0161 923 0500
www.haloliving.co.uk
Bathroom Furniture - Cooke & Lewis Range
B&Q
www.diy.com
Bedroom Tap
BATHSHOP321
0844 8112321
www.bathshop321.com
Bedroom Furniture (George’s Bedroom)
FLEXA
01245 262262
www.flexa.co.uk/FLEXA-Shop-Chelmsford
Dressing Table & Chair (Ysabel’s Bedroom)
LJR The Gloss Polyester Co. Ltd.
01268 530964
www.ljrglosspolyester.com
sales@ljrpolyester.co.uk
Lighting
Danlec Electrical & Lighting Ltd
01376 320146
www.danlec.co.uk
danlecelectrical@aol.com
Rugs
Gilt Edge Carpets
020 7731 2588
www.giltedgecarpets.co.uk
Chunky wooden bedroom furniture and Cow Hide pieces
Indigo Furniture Ltd
01629 581800
www.indigofurniture.co.uk
Damp Proofing Materials (Cellar)
Wykamol Group Ltd
0845 4006666
www.wykamol.com
Caravan
Webbco Services
0844 2596070
Park Holidays UK Ltd
0845 8159775
Building Surveyor
Richard Edwards Associates
01245 261173
07714 324285
Richard Edwards
www.redwardsassoc.co.uk
Building Contractors
K Browne
01268 540527
01268 412472
07710 086023
Kurt Browne
kjbbrickwork@gmail.com
Electrical Services
LESK Electrical Ltd
01245 604101
07881 908990
Karl Rogers
leskelectricalltd@sky.com
Scaffolding
JAF Scaffold Ltd
01245 604101
07930 349024
Karl Rogers
jafscaffold@hotmail.co.uk
Plumbing
George Palfrey
01268 590519
07812 003801
m.palfrey@btinternet.com
Drylining / Plastering
P.K.L. Drylining Ltd
01268 419179
07836 645503
www.pkl.uk.com
Timber Treatment, Rod & Resin Repairs (Cellar Beams) & Cellar Tanking
ProTen Services
020 8366 4631
www.protenservices.co.uk
Travis Perkins Chelmsford Branch
01245 490000
www.travisperkins.co.uk
Rotafix (Rod & Resin Demo at BRE)
01639 730481
www.rotafix.co.uk
MyBuilder
www.mybuilder.com
