Having been in the construction industry for over 25 years covering Preservation, Joinery, Asbestos Identification and Removal we offer the ability to deal with all contracts from the smallest to larger contracts, with the qualifications to fully assess properties for a full Health Check. Hampton Preservation & Maintenance Services Ltd  are committed to maintaining a full health and safety policy.
Our team are specialised in Preservation for Private and Public Sectors. Covering domestic, commercial, Universities, NHS Buildings and Local Authorities.

If you have been affected or have any concerns regarding Wet / Dry Rot, Condensation, Rising / Penetrating Damp. Or if you require any repairs, maintenance or joinery works please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Chris Hampton

OWNER & FOUNDER

Dry Rot.

Dry rot if left untreated can cause your wood to crumble away - early detection of the rot is key to saving the timber. Once the fungus is established, it will develop hyphae (strands) that can travel across stone and brick to find more timber to colonise.

Hampton Preservation Solution.

Dry rot will only affect timber that is damp for this reason, removing the source of moisture should form the core of any dry rot eradication strategy. All rotting timber will require to be replaced.

Wet Rot.

The two types of wet rot, brown and white are both destructive to timber. Generally brown rots cause cuboidal cracking & shrinkage of the timber whilst white rots tend to reduce the timber to a stringy, fibrous texture.

Hampton Preservation's Solution.

The first step is eliminating
the source of infection and
damp.

The second step is removing and replacing affected timbers. If only a small area has been affected the rotten wood should be removed back to sound timber and the surrounding area treated with preservative.

Damp Proofing.

Rising Damp.
Rising damp is moisture present in your walls as a result of water in the ground underneath or next to your walls rising up through the fabric of the wall, whether it is brick, block or stone.

Penetrating Damp.
Penetrating damp (or lateral damp) is the horizontal ingress of moisture through the building walls and can affect roofs, ceilings and walls and it can, unlike rising damp, happen at any level.

Hampton Preservation's Solution.

Treatment typically involves the installation of a chemical  DPC, which is injected into holes in the masonry to repel water. Alternatively a new damp membrane can be fitted to act as a physical barrier to moisture. Plaster usually needs to be replaced with new salt-retardant plaster and a new skirting board fitted.

Woodworm.

Anobium Punctatum, generally known as the common furniture beetle or ‘woodworm’, has been perceived to be the main cause of damage to timber in the UK over the last 100 years.

The beetles emerge from infected timber in the spring, generally between May and August in the northern hemisphere. The female beetle seeks out suitable timber to lay her eggs.

Hampton Preservation's Solution.

To treat woodworm, an effective and efficient water based treatment is used that only kills the wood boring insects but doesn't give off unpleasant fumes or smells and it quickly soaks into the timber. The technician sprays insecticide into the wood and after the woodworm treatment is absorbed  for a period of about an hour, the living woodworm and eggs near the surface are killed off.

Condensation.

Condensation in buildings is a major damp problem that affects many domestic properties. Quite simply condensation is water that is deposited on surfaces from warm, moist air that comes into contact with cold surfaces. 

Condensation is generally perceived to be a winter problem. Very often the first indication of condensation is black spot mould growth in the most affected areas. It can also be seen as misting of windows leading to water droplets and even puddles of water on windowsills.

Hampton Preservation's Solution.

It is essential to tackle the sources of moisture in the air as this ensures that black mould cannot grow in the first place.
There are various mould control packs for treating black spot mould, such as anti-fungi paints, Vapour Vents, humidity extract fans and ventilation units.

Hampton Preservation's
Wet & Forget exterior Solution.

Wet & Forget is the safest, most effective way of removing moss, mould & gunge from ANY exterior surface. When applied, it immediately attacks that unsightly moss, mould, gunge & grime. Then Mother Nature takes over.
The weathering process gently takes the decomposing material away bit by bit without scouring the surface it has infested.

Non caustic. Non acidic.
No bleach. No pressure washing.
No elbow grease.

Eliminates Harsh Methods.
Wet & Forget helps prevent the damage caused by the harsh scouring of scrubbing and waterblasting.

Residual Effect.
Some of the ingredient remains active if the surface is porous to prevent premature recontamination. Unlike bleach based cleaners Wet & Forget has an unlimited shelf life.

Hampton Preservation's
Wet & Forget Shower Solution.

New to the UK! Wet & Forget Shower is another effective labour-saving product from the Wet & Forget family. No need for daily scrubbing or wiping to get results. Wet & Forget Shower effectively dissolves soap scum, body fats, oils, grime and mould and will keep on cleaning your shower or bath for longer.

Good for you – Wet & Forget Shower contains no aggressive chemicals like bleach or ammonia and will leave your bathroom smelling vanilla fresh!

1. Simply spray your shower area or bath with the high-efficiency sprayer included in the bottle and let Wet & Forget Shower do the work.

2. The next time that you want to use your shower, simply rinse the surfaces that you have sprayed for sparkling clean results.