email us
info@dryfix.net
12/12/2020
At Dryfix all our staff are qualified, experienced and knowledgeable however, some of our team are award winning too! This year has certainly been a year many would like to forget. Who would have thought that back in March a viral infection discovered in China would have swept the wo.. read more26th September 2018
Today I've been back to PCA (Property Care Association) headquarters attending a course on condensation presented by the grandfather of knowledge Mr Grahem Coleman. The course was titled 'A diagn.. read more1st September 2018
I remember when Envirovent first really burst on the scene and I must admit t.. read more1st September 2018
We don’t specify or install these types of through the wall fans, why? Well, basically because we think their poor. Here’s an example why. .. read more1st July 2018
JULY 2018 PROUD OF OUR EMPLOYEES We couldn't be any prouder of this guy! .. read more13th August 2018
AUGUST 2018 .. read more23rd May 2018
Mechanical extract, poor fan choice or poor installation?..................... I’ve been a fan (no pun intended) of Envriovents mechanical extract fan the “Cyclone” for a number of years now. The fan incorporates a constant volume feature and intelligent humidity sensor allowing .. read more07.08.2015
Aged 17, Russell Rafton studied a City and Guilds NVQ qualification in Bricklaying at York College. Ten years later, as a damp and timber surveyor, he was made redundant due to the 2007 recession. Eve.. read more30th September 2014
As a professional Property Care Association Approved.. read more19th May 2014
Team Dryfix! Pictured Left - Right, Mathew Carney (Dryfix Technician), Philip Martin (Dryfix Technician & Plumber), James Penrose (Dryfix Technician & Bricklayer) who have all recently undertaken the Remedial Technicians course at the PCA (Property Care Association) headquarters in Huntingdon. At Dry.. read more19th May 2014
Today 21.5 tonnes of specialist water proof plaster supplied by natural cement arrived at our offices in preparation for a project in North Yorkshire which involves the complete renovation of twelve 16th century houses. We are extremely looking forward to the contract although I must say our thr.. read more18th May 2014
Russell A. Rafton our senior surveyor is proud to become an associate member of the CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building). The CIOB which was founded in 1834 initially as the 'Builders Society' is the world's largest and most influential pr.. read more2nd May 2014
PCA Continues on Growth Curve Rewarding the cream of the UK’s building preservation industry and creating a platform for topical debate across .. read more13th April 2014
Company ‘superstar’ honoured at top awards The ‘superstar’ of an Acomb-.. read more7th April 2014
Our employees are not just good, they are award winningly good! Last week was the annual conference for the Property Care Association which saw closure of a fulfilled day of guest speakers, trade assoc.. read more4th December 2013
Growing our best for charity, just us doing our bit! At some stage in our lives the chances are all of us will either be .. read more28th June 2013
Distinctively Good! We are not just good at what we do, we are distinctively good! .. read more11th May 2013
Pipped at the post..... "It is not the winning but the taking part that matters" I believe that's the phrase, but being close and receiving feedback on your work really does matter and lifts the spirit. We recently worked on a very interesting project which required expert knowledge and in depth a.. read moreApril 2013
Dryfix are proud to announce that we have recently been approved as members of the Construction line Register. Construction Line is the UK's largest.. read more23rd March 2013
It's been a busy week this week, with plenty of surveys to do and the York College Construction Ceremony Awards on Thursday Evening however, I still managed to slip in a visit to the Property Care Association Headquarters in Cambridgeshire yesterday f.. read more23rd March 2013
On Thursday evening I was lucky enough to be invited to York College to attend the Construction Awards Ceremony 2013. The Awards Ceremony is to celebrate outstanding performanc.. read more27th May 2012
DRYFIX HIRE SERVICES Dryfix have expanded our range of services yet again with .. read more27th May 2012
Our Senior Surveyor Russell Rafton has joined the British Disaster Management Association.. read more13th May 2012
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a response to the recent consultation on proposals to widen the scope of requirements for medical examinations and notifications under the Control of Asbestos Regulations... read moreApril 2012
An exciting start to the forth coming month of May. Since Christmas 2012 our services have been in high demand in both the surveying department and with the repair teams, which can only be good.. read more23rd March 2012
Commercial surveys for the NHS and Fujitsu Siemens An interesting beginning to the week, a series of surveys undertaken on behalf of one of our large commercial clients who invest and let, residential, retail and industrial properties throughout the country involved us surveying seven storeys up, dangl.. read more12th January 2012
A key to unlock history One of our first contracts of January 2012 was to survey 12 No; 16th Century grade 2 listed cottages (Lady Lumley's Almshouses) in Thornton Le Dale, North Yorkshire for a national construction and development contractor in the North East. Dryfix were contracted.. read more22 September 2011
PCA Northern Meeting Goes Down Well With Members The recent Northern regional meeting of the PCA was well-received by visitors. Held at Blackburn in Lancashire, the day included a well-informed presentation by rising damp expert, Graham Coleman Steve Hodgson, general manager of t.. read more7th January 2012
PCA members and representatives from the insurance, social housing and heritage sectors were among the audience at the recent mould seminar delivered by Caoimhín Connell. The event, held at Huntingdon Racecourse, proved incredibly popular with over 100 attendees and saw forensic industrial hygienis.. read more25th July 2011
Bricks vary in porosity some bricks are soft and very porous such as common face bricks particularly modern LBC's (London Brick Company), whilst others are more dense and will repel/resist moisture to a greater extent such as; engineering bricks or blue damp course bricks designed to .. read more24/5/2011
Over the past year we have been working on a new website. The idea of a new site was to facelift the cuurent website and promote more of our specialist services to new and existing clients such as; thermal imaging, mould remed.. read more16/05/2011
Dryfix Preservation Ltd were invited by the committee of Kirkby Moorside Methodist Church to undertake a damp report and provide a repair solution to their ongoing battle with dampness. The Methodist Church, constructed in the 1800's has a pitched slate roof with external walls constructed from rubble-fille.. read more10/09/2010
After almost a year in the design stage, Dryfix are pleased to announce that our long awaited new website should be complete for January 2011. Although we received glowing feedback from our clients on the look and navigation of our old site, We decided the site could be much improved, with more information o.. read more06/10/2010
Training again this month, as Russell and Fraser have been back to the National Flood School in Farnham to sit the first ever Mould Remediation Course run by the NFS in the UK . The course was written by the National Flood School following the IICRC Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mould Remediation S5.. read more06/05/2010
In May 2010 Dryfix Preservation Ltd achieved accreditation from the Government endorsed Health and Safety Scheme CHAS. CHAS is a government scheme which was developed in 1997 designed and established as a health and safety pre-qualification for the construction industry. CHAS a non-commercial scheme availabl.. read more20/04/2010
After both Russell and Fraser achieved outstanding results in their flood damage restoration examinations, they just couldn't wait to return to the National Flood School to sit their Applied Structural Drying exams. Both Russell and Fraser have been studying at the National Flood School now for over two yea.. read more02/05/2010
Fraser Rafton and Alan Rutter both Qualified Remedial Technicians for Dryfix Preservation Ltd recently visited Wykamols head office in Burnley. Wykamol being one of the UK's leading manufactures of products for the remedial treatment industry. Fraser and Alan attended Wykamols school of training and educati.. read more11/03/2010
March has been a busy month for us what with Russell and Fraser passing their Water damage restoration examinations, however, nevertheless Russell Rafton our Senior Surveyor still managed to make time to attend an introduction day to thermography held at Statham Lodge by Flir Systems. Dryfix purchased a Flir.. read more18/03/2010
Sailing to success Dryfix Preservation qualified surveyor Russell Rafton and Remedial Technician Fraser Rafton are proud to announce they have both recently undertaken and passed the IICRC Water Damage Restoration certification. Over the past two years both Russell and Fraser have been working extremely hard.. read more21/07/2009
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is pleased to announce that Russell Rafton, Surveyor for Dryfix Preservation Ltd has achieved professional recognition as a trained and qualified Odour Control Technician by undertaking training and passing examinations set by the IIC.. read more09/07/2009
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is proud to announce that Russell Rafton of Dryfix Preservation Ltd in York has qualified by education and examination as a Certified Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician. Russell has sacrificed many hours and a great deal of time and stud.. read more05/04/2010
Dryfix are pleased to announce our very own youtube channel has arrived. We expect our YouTube channel will provide a valuable means of communication between our current clients, potential clients and those who have an interest in our industry. We are aiming to create a series of educational videos b.. read more02/04/2010
Our commitment to training shines on through our 100% fully qualified workforce. Dryfix Preservation Ltd are pleased to announce they have a 100% fully qualified workforce after both Fraser Rafton and Alan Rutter undertook and passed the Remedial Technicians course and examinations set by the PCA (Property Care Asso.. read more27/12/2009
"Dryfix has been accepted into the prestigious Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification" Dryfix Preservation Ltd are pleased to announce that they have achieved professional recognition in the specialist cleaning and restoration industry by becoming a certified firm with the I.. read moreYou can download a copy of our news articles simply by clicking the download icon at the bottom of each page. To view these downloads you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader this can be downloaded free by clicking the link below:
