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Peoples idea of a chimney fire is a street filled with smoke and flames coming out of the flue or you could have an explosive noisy fire but both are rare. Quiet and slow burning chimney fires are most common and that’s why people have them unbeknownst to themselves. Here are some tell-tale signs that you’ve had a fire. Broken or cracked flue tiles in your fireplace Damaged or melted

The powerful storms hitting the USA and China are reminders to us that Ireland could also get some storms this winter too. Even though your home insurance covers storm damage its equally important that you prepare your home for preventing same and keeping your family safe. Here are some tips Clean all gutters, downpipes and drain cover. Leaves and debris can cause blockages and ultimately damage Check the trees in

Laminate flooring is now the public’s favourite choice as opposed to 10 years ago where hardwoods were more favoured. In fact, in the flooring showrooms you may not find any hardwoods displayed. The prefinished laminates are all being manufactured in Germany and Austria and the quality has improved greatly in the last 4 years. Even though there are numerous natural wood finishes to choose from – the painted light greys

People commonly call us and ask us are shower leaks covered. It depends on what element of the shower is leaking. If the water is leaking through the tiles or through the seals between the tiles and the tray, then the damage is not covered. If the damage is as a result of the hot, cold or waste pipe leaking then generally it is covered. A plumbers report to confirm

As public Loss Assessors, too often we come across people with no insurance on their property. There’s always excuses about letting the policy lapse, not viewed as essential etc. etc. Given that your home is the most single valuable asset you have, insuring it is essential. Another situation is where people could be in a flood prone zone and once they have a flood the insurer will cover them on

It’s that time of year again when the kids go back to school, summer is over. Who knows when the warm weather will end but it is important that your heating system is ready when the weather does turn cold. We advise a lot of our clients to keep their boilers regularly serviced as it is a requirement of insurance companies that the property is well maintained. Tips for Boiler

It’s that time of year again when we support the ‘Lap of Louth’ charity cycle. The cycle this year is supporting two charities. The North Louth Hospice and SOSAD. The hospice is a fantastic hands on charity that arranges transport for treatment and sometimes care for cancer patients who cannot provide for themselves. As all the cancer treatments are carried out in Drogheda and Dublin , North Louth patients desperately

Detecting dampness is at the core of our business and as engineers and building surveyors, we are only as good as our equipment. Tracing dampness and damage from a leak requires investigative skills and the latest equipment so provide ‘Protimeter Surveymaster’ moisture metres to all of our assessors. Our new metres have advanced Amphenol sensors. As with tradition metres there are two prongs at the front that can be inserted

PCLA recently exhibited at the Permanent TSB Ideal Home Show. With an attendance of over 26,425 high calibre visitors, and a satisfaction rate of 91%, the show was a resounding success overall. Key Facts for October 2017 Permanent TSB Ideal Home Show Attendance 26,425 Exhibitor Satisfaction 91% Demographic ABC1 78% Owner Occupier 85% 1st Buyer 6% Self Build 8% Business Activity Home Extension/Improvement 29% Interior Design & Décor 22% Furnishings