Professional guidance

Professional Guidance regarding property issues

For professionals looking for guidance, information, white papers, technical information or CPD videos regarding property problems or issues within the sectors the PCA covers, simply keep scrolling for information for your particular area of interest.

Within each of the sections, you will find help & guidance, along with 'best practice tips' and support information with downloadable guides.

Damp control

From the investigation of dampness to the professional control & remediation of damp problems in homes and buildings.

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Rising damp treatment

Learn how to successfully investigate rising damp and the most common approaches to treating the issue within buildings.

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Condensation dampness

From where a professional will usually find it, to the problems caused and your options and guidance towards overcoming a dampness issue from condensation.

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Timber preservation

As great as timber is, it sometimes is susceptible to organisms that would feed on it. Find out more about treating different rots and wood infesting beetles.

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Structural waterproofing

From waterproofing design to BSI standards to the ABC's of the different types of structural waterproofing solutions available. Click here if you are needing guidance towards structural waterproofing.

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Ground gases

Ground gases are a growing problem. But what do professionals need to know when it comes to ground gases? Click on this option to find out.

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Invasive weed management

Professional guidance towards identifying, tackling and managing a variety of invasive plants including Japanese knotweed, Bamboo, Buddleia.

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Flood restoration

Best practice guidance for professionals when restoring a property/building after a flood. Steps and considerations thinking about the initial survey, to recommended practices for water damaged areas in a building.

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Structural repairs

Guidance and information for professional construction or property specialists that come across or are investigating structural repairs to a building.

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Spray foam insulation

In response to the uncertainty that surrounds the issue of sprayed foam insulation, the Property Care Association (PCA) and the Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA) jointly convened to produce some guidance for professionals coming across the issue.

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Professional guidance - sprayed foam insulation - PCA

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