£800,000 Fee for New 900 Square Metre London Basement
A couple in Kensington who are looking to create a vast subterranean extension underneath two adjacent properties have been requested to pay a fee of more than £800,000 from Kensington Council.
1009, 2013
2507, 2013
DEFRA Announce Flood Insurance Scheme for Households
An initial agreement between Government and the Association of British Insurers was announced late last month. The scheme, called Flood Re, aims to ensure that people living in areas most prone to floods will be able to access affordable flood insurance.
1803, 2013
Flood sandbag provisions may end for Devon residents
Mid Devon Council have proposed cutting back on sandbag provisions for residents in the event of flooding. Devon was subject to severe rain and gales in winter 2012. Damage to buildings and bridges was reported and twenty homes were evacuted after water breached the 200-year-old Grand Western Canal at Halberton.
2801, 2013
Royal Approval for Liverpool Project
Prince Charles visited the Florence Institute in a snowy Liverpool last week and unveiled a plaque commemorating the reopening of the much loved “Florrie” community centre.
3011, 2012
Need extra space? Go under!
For 15 years this family property was home to a damp unusable basement. The property was prone to flooding especially during extreme weather locations. The family was looking for new space however couldn’t afford to move home.
2509, 2012
Waterproofing Job Complete at Pizza East!
The Restaurant chain Pizza East are pleased to announce they will be opening their third London Pizza East at the end of August on Highgate Road in Kentish Town.
308, 2012
Waterproofing, done cheap, needs doing again
During a recent inspection of a leaking commercial basement in Liverpool, one of our team came across a rather poor excuse for a basement waterproofing sump and pump system.
1107, 2012
New flood protection for homes in North Yorkshire
Properties at risk of flooding in parts of North Yorkshire have been provided with new Flood Protection. Waterproof boards have been fitted to the doorways of 44 homes in Kirby Mills and Kirkbymoorside, which last suffered from flash flooding in 2010.
106, 2012
Flooding on the agenda
Flood Consultant and Chairperson of the Flood Protection Association, Mary Dhonau, will be chairing a session at a one day conference being held at the Building Research establishment in Watford.
