Monday 27 August 2018

S is for Sump and Pump

S is for Sump and Pump

In this instalment of our A-Z of Atlantis Damp Proofing & Timber Specialists Ltd, S is for Sump and Pump.

Did you know that here at Atlantis Damp Proofing we can help you make your cellar/ basement into a habitable space? We do this by using sumps and pumps to remove the moisture you will find in a sub terrain environment.

We are specialists in using sumps and pumps when converting cellars/basements. With very high house prices in many areas of Cheshire it makes sense to maximise your living space by converting a basement in your home. Therefore, some of our basement conversion include second lounges, extra bedrooms, kids play areas or office space.

Your cellar will be set either partially or completely within the ground. Consequently, your cellar will tend to suffer from damp. Whilst your cellar may never have experienced flooding, there is a possibility that tis may occur in the future. By using a cavity drainage system, we ensure the water is effectively managed. A cavity drainage system is where we install a plastic dimpled membrane to the perimeter of the room that leads to sump and pump to discharge the water. Furthermore, the sump and pump gets the water out of your cellar. Protecting your cellar from damp is a very important part of the conversion process.

Is your basement/ cellar suitable for a conversion?

  • Does your cellar ever flood?
  • What is the access like to your cellar?
  • Does a staircase need to be installed, and if so is there adequate room for one?
  • What is the headroom in your cellar? Please bear in mind that the ceiling and the floor treatments that you will have to install will reduce the available headroom?
  • What are you planning to use the space for?
  • Is there an escape route apart from your staircase?
  • Is there any ventilation to your cellar or could any be provided?

If you can resolve all of these issues, then your cellar may well be suitable for conversion.

What are the stages of a basement conversion?

Initial meeting – Our surveyor, Jamie will arrive on the agreed date and time – to discuss the project requirements with you and carry out an initial survey.

Prepare the quote – Based on the discussion with you and the initial survey we prepare a quote and send it to you – normally via e-mail.

Follow up – If you haven’t contacted us already, we will call you to find out if you received the quote, if we included all the necessary works and if it was within your expectations. If you are happy with the quote, starting date is fixed.

Works starting date – We will call you few days in advance to confirm the starting date. Before or on the starting date we will kindly ask you for a 30% deposit – this will cover initial costs for skip, basic materials, scaffolding. Normally first job is to clear the site – removal of all finishes, demolition. All your personal items from the site should have been removed already.

As the works progress – Jamie, who manages the project will be visiting the site frequently. He will be checking the progress, discussing all arising questions, issues with you – making sure we follow your vision exactly as you specified it.

Finishing – As we get near to the completion, any snagging will be carried out. Once finished and you are happy with the result, the final third payment will be collected.

Feedback – As always, our ultimate goal is a happy customer – if there’s something that we could improve on we would kindly ask you for your feedback. We know that good references are essential for our business growth.

What next?

Contact us now if you are about to start your home transformation, now is the best time to get in touch with us:

One of our recent projects can be seen below:

Uninhabitable space

Moisture Membranes

Fittiing the Sump and Pump

Finished pump fit

Room Boarded and Skimmed

The finished bedroom!

 

 

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Monday 6 August 2018

R is for Recommendations and Referrals

In this installment of A-Z of Atlantis Damp Proofing & Timber Specialists Ltd, R is for Recommendations and referrals.

At Atlantis Damp Proofing & Timber Specialists, we are very proud of the positive reputation we have built. We are committed to continuing to build on our success for many years to come. See our Google, Facebook and Check a Trade pages to keep up to date with our latest 5 star reviews!

Here’s what some of our happy customers say:

Louise Hough says “Had a condensation problem and having seen an advert on Northwich Life twelve months previous, I contacted Atlantis Damp and spoke with Freya, who came to review the situation. They installed a loft ventilation system and it’s worked a treat – no more condensation

Matt Johnson says “Absolutely stellar service. Competitively priced and proved to be completely reliable. Plastering was superb with a great finish. Highly recommended

See all our recommendations and referrals from Facebook here https://bit.ly/2Jjhh2t

From Check a Trade

See our other Check a Trade recommendations and referrals here – https://www.checkatrade.com/AtlantisDampProofingandTimberSpecialists/

From Google:

Dave Goodwin says “I initially contacted Atlantis to get a quote for damp course and sub floor ventilation after a mortgage survey had highlighted some work which required completing and had lead to a monetary retention. Jamie replied to email query within a few minutes of initial contact and came out promptly. He was professional throughout and explained his findings to me in plain detail, something that 2 other PCA damp contractors did not do. The Atlantis survey was detailed and extremely well priced, in fact half the price of a leading competitor! After looking at the reviews and competitive prices I opted for Atlantis. On said day the lads arrived at the time agreed and quickly set about the work. They were all very friendly and polite and carefully prepared the area. Total professionals. They cracked on and had the work completed in only a few hours, which is testament to how efficient they worked. The lads kept the place clean throughout and tidied up on completion. I was extremely impressed throughout from start to finish and would definitely recommend Atlantis and most certainly use them again without hesitation.

See our other Google recommendations and referrals here https://bit.ly/2xNGhhj

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