News

1107, 2012

New flood protection for homes in North Yorkshire

July 11th, 2012|

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.

507, 2012

Large Supermarket Chain in Covent Garden has ‘Serious Mouse Problem’

July 5th, 2012|

Inspectors found a shocking Mouse infestation at a Large Supermarket Chain in Covent Garden this week. The store has been ordered to close until a thorough clean-up takes place and Pest Control measures have been taken.

2706, 2012

Great Kids Adventure

June 27th, 2012|

With the summer arriving and an upsurge in pest activity, there’s a great learning opportunity for families to understand more about pests and the environment, indoors and outside. We came across this great interactive site from the American based National Pest Management Association.

1806, 2012

Former home to Queens of England Re Opens

June 18th, 2012|

The former home to three Queens of England rises again and will reopen on 2 July 2012. Astley Castle, dating back to the 12th Century, opens its doors following a three year multi million pound restoration.

1306, 2012

Zero Rating for Listed Buildings, it’s not over yet

June 13th, 2012|

In March we reported on the Governments plans to withdraw Zero Rating of VAT on Alterations to Listed Buildings. We can now bring you an update that a collective of around 20 like minded groups are working on making a case to keep Zero Rating on Alterations.

606, 2012

Never a better time to maintain!

June 6th, 2012|

A recent statement from the office of national statistics reports that UK House prices for March were 0.4% lower than March 2011. The report goes on to say that there is little real movement in the price of houses year on year.

106, 2012

Flooding on the agenda

June 1st, 2012|

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.

3005, 2012

To see if Protectahome can help increase your ‘Scores on the Doors’ rating read below…

May 30th, 2012|

Scores on the Doors’ is a national scheme that aims to motivate food businesses to raise food safety standards by naming and shaming the best and the worst places to consume food.

2805, 2012

Warehouse Protection

May 28th, 2012|

Protectahome have completed work on a large Warehouse and Distribution park that was being plagued by Pest Gulls. These large aggressive birds can cause real problems on site, especially during the breeding season.

2405, 2012

Clean Bill of Health!

May 24th, 2012|

Earlier in the year Protectahome were audited by the technical and compliance officer Kevin Higgins of the British Pest Control Association. As part of the standard routine audit schedule, the BPCA audit members to ensure that standards are being maintained by member companies.

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