Wood Worm
Refurbishing a house last week we removed a couple of pieces of wood that had been installed next to each other. The difference between the...
Lighting your home.
People tell me that when they plan the refurbishment or their property in Portugal they often tell me that they are happy they c...
Recommending a Portuguese builder
People often tell our clients that they have heard good things about the quality of our finishing work and attentio...
Polished Calcada
Calcada is a hand cut limestone cobble which when laid with skill can look fantastic and add to any home.
Polished Calcada as a dec...
Pre Build or Refurbishment Checklist
Before contractors start work its a good idea to make a list of anything that you want keeping from the property...
House inspection Portugal
House inspection Portugal When you go and look at a property in Portugal are you really clued up on what you are looking fo...
Wet Rot and Rising Damp are surprisingly common in old houses around Central Portugal.
Wet Rot is easily identified and distinguished from Dry Rot b...
Rising Damp
"Rising damp" may have a place in people hearts as a fantastic comedy of bygone years. The other form of rising damp is regarded quite di...
Woodworm Treatment
If you own a property more than ten years old it’s no doubt showing the tell-tale signs of wood-boring insect attack somewhere. Yo...
Woodworm in Portugal
Woodworm in Portugal Warm weather, untreated timbers and lots of forestry is woodworm heaven in Portugal Let’s have a closer loo...