Fire safety legislation explained
MCP, working with a managing agent, has been instructed to upgrade a number of common parts to meet the Regulatory…
Thames riverbank refurbishment
One of the latest MCP projects involved the unique nature of undertaking the removal of vegetation from the riverbank wall along…
Paul McCarthy
Japanese knotweed nightmare
Japanese knotweed is a plant that can tear through buildings, paving and roads. It is notoriously difficult to clear and…
Paul McCarthy
Why is asbestos dangerous?
The dangers of asbestos are well known, or at least I thought they were until a colleague was recently told…
Paul McCarthy
Tackling concrete balcony, terrace and walkway repairs
Like all other parts of a property, balconies, terraces and walkways require maintenance and repairs. Most old balconies, terraces and…
Paul McCarthy
Considering wooden flooring? Remember under floor ventilation
Under floor ventilation is essential to stop damp build up. Put simply, damp is stale moist air trapped inside your house…
Paul McCarthy
When Finlock concrete guttering fails
Finlock guttering is the term given to concrete gutters that were popular in buildings in the 1950s and 60s. Like…
Paul McCarthy
What to look out for when leasing a shop or commercial property
The dream of running a shop is high on a number of people’s wish list but before you sign a…
Paul McCarthy
What is a licence to alter?
If you live in a flat, whether it is purpose built or part of a converted house, and want to…