Tel/Fax: 01747 840715
E-mail: rts@mill-rise.freeserve.co.uk

With over 30 years of investigations and laboratory experience, GRAHAM COLEMAN'S SPECIALIST
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANCY AND LABORATORY SERVICES
provide objective and independent evaluation of

Damp/condensation

Timber infestation

Dry rot/wet rot infestation in buildings.

Investigations may be just investigatory, for disputes or for expert witness purposes in litigation.
Our list of services is given below.

We also provide specialist training courses in Dampness and Timber decay/infestations for
Surveyors, Local Authorities, Housing Associations and anyone with an interest in Timber and Dampness problems in Buildings

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On site services:

• Investigation into causes of damp and rot: Rising damp, condensation, penetrating damp (above and below ground): Dry rot, wet rots.
  -- most investigations involve sampling and recording of data to obtain objective and supportable opinions.
• Investigation of disputes relating to damp and woodworm/dry rot/wet rots.

Laboratory services:

• Gravimetric moisture and soluble salt analyses; moisture 'profiles'
• Analyses of cement based renders/plasters; sand grading : all in accordance with the appropriate British Standard
• Identifications of plasters
• Identifications of insect and rot damage, and other insect pests.

Other services:

• Expert witness.
• Evaluation of surveyors' and technical reports.
• Technical training in damp and timber infestation in buildings.
• Presentation of specialist seminars.