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DAMP AND CAVITY WALL RELATED REPAIRS
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When Wall Ties Fail: The Hidden Risk Behind Step-Cracking Walls
Take a close look at the image below. Those dramatic step-cracks running diagonally through the brickwork are not just cosmetic defects, they’re a classic warning sign of failing or corroded wall ties. Left untreated, this type of damage can lead to the outer leaf of...
The Hidden Impact of Rusting Wall Ties on Your Home’s Structure
Wall ties are the hidden steel connectors that hold the inner and outer leaves of a cavity wall together. They’re essential for stability, but in older properties, particularly those built before the 1980s, rusting and corrosion of mild steel wall ties is almost...
The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Property Maintenance
It’s easy to put off dealing with that patch of damp on the wall or those cracks creeping along your brickwork. After all, life is busy, and the problem doesn’t look too bad… yet. But property issues rarely fix themselves and the longer they’re left, the more...
The Surveys That Protect Your Property: Why CavClear Recommends Them
When it comes to property care, hidden problems are often the most damaging. Issues like damp, failing wall ties, or poorly installed insulation can quietly compromise the structure of your home before any visible signs appear. That’s why at CavClear, we believe...
From Survey to Solution: The Steps of Damp Proofing Explained
Damp is one of those problems that can creep quietly into a property, showing itself as peeling paint, dark patches, or that unmistakable musty smell. What you can see on the surface, though, is usually only part of the story. That’s why proper damp proofing isn’t...
Why Early Property Surveys Are the Key to Avoiding Expensive Repairs
Most homeowners only call in the experts when a visible problem appears; a spreading crack, damp patches, or brickwork beginning to bulge. But property issues often start long before you can see them, quietly developing inside walls or beneath surfaces. Preventative...
Why Surveyors Keep Flagging Cavity Wall Issues
When you're buying or selling a home, your survey can make or break the deal and one of the most common red flags we see flagged in homebuyer reports is cavity wall problems. From corroded wall ties to failed cavity wall insulation, these issues don’t just hold up the...
5 Property Myths That Could Cost You Thousands
5 Home Maintenance Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands When it comes to property care, small home maintenance mistakes can lead to big, expensive problems.. At CavClear, we see first-hand how misinformation about damp, wall ties, and insulation causes problems that...
Is Your Cavity Wall Insulation Causing More Harm Than Good?
Cavity wall insulation is meant to save energy but when it goes wrong, it can cause major problems. We’re seeing more and more cases where insulation is either poorly installed, inappropriate for the property, or has degraded over time. The result? Trapped moisture,...
The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Wall Tie Failure
Wall tie failure is more than just a structural inconvenience, it can cost you thousands if left unchecked. Wall ties are the hidden connectors that keep your external and internal walls stable. Over time, especially in older properties, these ties can corrode or...