Awaab’s Law
Awaab’s Law in Scotland (as of October 2026) From 6 October 2026, the Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (commonly called Awaab’s Law)
Recent News
Woodworm flight season
As the days lengthen and Scotland shakes off its winter chill, late spring and early summer bring more than just blooming bluebells and warmer evenings.
Roof leak??
We were asked to inspect this property for damp and the owner was concerned over a roof leak due to damp patches in the middle
Dealing with condensation
At this time of year the most common damp issue we are asked to investigate is condensation. A simple way to describe the issue is
Happy Halloween
Our head office is in Kilmarnock where Halloween is always celebrated on the last Friday of October – which is actually a great idea because
Woodworm caught just in time
We were recently asked to inspect the ground floor of a property for woodworm infestation. We discovered a severe infestation of Common Furniture Beetle was
Dry Rot fruiting body
Dry Rot, caused by the fungus Serpula lacrymans, is a destructive wood decay that thrives in damp, poorly ventilated environments. Despite its name, it requires
External maintenance
A broken gutter has allowed rainwater to spill down the face of this building for some time. This has resulted in the masonry becoming saturated
A bit of woodworm
In most cases, woodworm infestation is caught early enough and treatment with insecticide is sufficient to kill off any active infestation and protect against future
Not “just” condensation
We were asked to investigate a horrendous damp issue at this recently vacated property. Whilst we will never refer to this as “just” condensation –