A rather unusual task has been  to clear the void between Underhelm Cottage and the banking that it is built into as this void is blocked with silt causing damp and discolouration into the rear of the property.  A lot of our properties are built into the ground and this does cause a problem with damp and condensation on stone built structures dating from the late 1600s.  As you can see from the photographs, Ricky is demonstrating the use of a shovel specially adapted for the job. This can be rented - complete with operative - by anyone in a similar situation!

                                                       

                                                       

                                                       
                                                       

The finished job should stop the damp and discolouration in the cottage after a period of time.