A simple guide to raft foundations
Raft foundations are also known as Mat foundations and are large slabs of concrete that are used to support both walls and columns.
Read moreWater Leak Tips
Sometimes the leaks are not the most obvious, this is because it could be in the sealing or behind an appliance that uses water regularly. So in order to find the leak or to detect one sometimes takes a little more work then expected.
Read moreProskim Construction Painting Tips
Painting your Roof is equally important as pressure cleaning it or leakage repairs.The first and foremost thing to check before painting it is that you must make sure that the surface of the roof is dirt free and dry before you paint it.
Read moreTop tips for beginners in tree surgery
Tree surgery is a maintenance aspect in the cultivation, management, and design of trees and shrubs. Tree surgeons practice the repair and maintenance of trees in order to keep plants healthy, as well as improve their appearance and enhance their design. Here is a simple guide to tree surgery and its main exponents:
Read moreSurveyors
A building surveyor is responsible for ensuring the building is safe, livable, and energy-efficient and meets all the relevant building requirements and standards. Throughout the construction they work and consult with engineers, architects and builders.
Read moreClever ways to burglar proof your home
Motion beams, alarms, burglar bars, and heavy-duty locks are some of the most obvious security tactics homeowners consider when trying to make their home safe and less vulnerable to intrusion or burglary. However, there are other inexpensive and strategic ways to make your home impossible for burglars to enter.
Read moreFrom Concept to Construction: How Drafting Services Streamline Home Improvement Projects
Learn how drafting services turn home improvement dreams into reality with precision and expertise
Read moreTop tips for reusing food waste from your kitchen
Leftovers, expired bread, and vegetable and fruit peels. The amount of waste produced by the average kitchen, which is normally thrown away, can be alarming, especially when one considers that all this waste can still be useful.
Read moreGarden pots: display your plants creatively
Choose wisely when it comes to the material of your garden pot as certain types of pots have advantages over others.
Read moreAlternative options for affordable decking
save up to 30% on your material cost by using H3 treated pine instead of your traditional Balau decking
Read moreGet roof repairs done in Cape Town before winter arrives!
It’s well worth your while to chat to the friendly team of roofing specialists at Empire Roofing if you suspect there may be trouble up above! You could save yourself a lot of time and money by getting to the root of any roofing issues before they become major problems!
Read moreArborism & Tree Surgery
An arborist or, more colloquially, a tree surgeon is a person whose speciality or profession focuses on the maintenance of trees and shrubs. An arborist will focus mainly on the safety and health of singular plants or trees.
Read moreAppliance Installation
Now that you have selected your appliance for your kitchen or laundry you need to start thinking about getting it installed. Many appliances will require connection to plumbing, electrical or gas connections, so there is more to consider than simply just delivery!
Read morePSG Insure
With Spring in the air and the weather improving, many of us will be thinking of getting fit for the warmer months.
Read more6 Mistakes to avoid before you build
Set your budget or get assistance in setting it, be realistic and have a 10% contingency fund
Read moreHow to get your garden spring ready
With spring upon us, it’s time to get your garden ready to make the most of the beautiful season. Here are some easy tips to get your plants healthy, get your garden growing and get the best colour from your vegetation.
Read moreThe BIG Question....What Is The Cost Per Square Meter To Build A House
Similarly, when it comes to building a new home, there are a few basics which need to be taken into account before being able to answer the question
Read moreDesigner Tiling and Heating
When tiling over existing tiles the thought is a sensible choice for commercial clients who are looking to revamp but continue to trade during the project. This type of installation avoids the noise, mess and additional costs
Read moreDamp proofing or Damp-Proof
Falling damp is the ingress of moisture from the top of a property.
Read moreTar surfacing vs Paving (An interesting debate)
Another issue to take note of is the surface on the ground (is there grass, paving, tar, concrete, sand etc).
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