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Read all the latest news for Derbyshire's leading damp and timber company.
Success at the 2024 PCA Awards
Another year goes by and we are back at the Property Care Association (PCA) awards. This year the awards dinner and presentation were held at the Telford International Centre.
We are thrilled to announce that our very own Danny has been awarded Highly Commended Employee of the Year.
This is a fantastic achievement to be given this national award, which shows Danny has had a great start to his preservation industry career.
Well done Danny.
Training, Training and More Training
As a company, we believe in constantly upskilling our employees. 2024 certainly been a busy year so far for training our technicians.
They have updated their Asbestos Awareness training and also undertaken a Health & Safety course run by the Property Care Association (PCA).
They have also undertaken another PCA course called "Understanding Traditional Buildings". This covers the fundamentals of the different types of building construction and how the construction type will affect the buildings performance.
Danny has also attended an intensive carpentry course. The photo to the left shows a stud wall he constructed, as well as hanging a door.
2023 PCA Awards - Success Again
The Property Care Association Awards 2023 was a great success. Our Lead Operative Jordan was awarded Highly Commended Employee of the Year.
This is a national award that recognises Jordan as being one of the best employees in the preservation industry.
Back to the PCA Awards - 2022
It was great to finally get back to networking with the preservation and waterproofing industries finest companies. Due to Covid the last couple of Property Care Association Conferences and Award Ceremonies were cancelled.
These events are so important as they allow for best practice to be shared, the opportunity to learn something new and the chance to win an award.
Derbyshire Trusted Trader Turns 10
CK Walker Damp & Timbers are proud to be part of the latest Derbyshire Trusted Trader promotional campaign.
We have been involved with promotional videos, radio interviews (BBC Radio Derby & Erewash Sound) and social media posts.
The Trusted Trader scheme has been running for 10 years and CK Walker Damp & Timbers have been members from the beginning.
More information about our interviews and videos are available on our Media page.
Award Winning Employees - PCA 2018 Award Winners
CK Walker Damp & Timbers were very proud to have two of our employees’ winning awards at this year’s Property Care Association Conference.
The Property Care Association (PCA) awards are the annual event held after the main conference. The awards are a prestigious affair with independent judges deciding on those who deserve special praise via a coveted PCA award.
This year saw a record number of applications/nominations from the best of the Property Care Association membership.
Three independent judges are responsible for picking the winners.
We are very proud that our employees won the following awards:
David McPeake - Winner 'Employee of the Year'
Paul Walker - Joint Winner - Technician of the Year (Structural Waterproofing)'
CK Walker Damp & Timbers Feature in Case Study by Safeguard Europe
CK Walker Damp & Timbers recently undertook some damp proofing works at a property in Allestree, Derby.
A leading manufacturer in the preservation industry Safeguard Europe, who are also one of our main suppliers asked if they could undertake a case study on the works undertaken.
You can read the full Case Study on Safeguard Europe’s website:
http://www.safeguardeurope.com/case-studies/treating-rising-damp
Highly Commended Employee of the Year - PCA Awards 2017
Our newest member of the team David has been awarded Highly Commended Employee of the Year at the 2017 Property Care Association Awards.
Now in its 8th year, the PCA Awards recognise and reward the cream of UK businesses working within our specialist industry.
David has been with us for just over two years and in that short time he has become an invaluable member of the team.
More Qualifications for CK Walker Damp & Timbers - CSSW & PCAQTSW
The qualifications keep on rolling in at CK Walker Damp & Timbers.
Our Surveyor Paul has achieved more qualifications by attending training courses and examinations by the Property Care Association
PCAQTSW - Technician Structural Waterproofing.
CSSW - Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing.
The CSSW is a nationally recognised professional qualification for individuals involved in diagnosing problems with water entering structures below ground level and who recommend design solutions.
Keeping our staff trained to a high level is very important to us. We believe this demonstrates a professional company who want to be the best at what they do.
PCA Highly Commended Employee of the Year 2015
We are very proud that our Surveyor Paul Walker CSRT received Highly Commended in the Employee of the Year 2015 category at the Property Care Association Awards.
Now in its 6th year, the PCA Awards recognise and reward the cream of UK businesses working within our specialist industry.
The Awards ceremony took place at Girton College – part of Cambridge University – in the evening following the PCA Conference and AGM.
Expert Damp Advice for Channel 4's Secret Agent Programme.
A property in Breaston, Derbyshire required the expertise of CK Walker Damp & Timbers recently.
Phil Spencer’s Secret Agent programme contacted us to provide a damp survey to the property in Breaston.
The survey revealed a problem with condensation which was resulting in black mould growth within the property.
After providing a full written survey report we were invited back to take part in the filming of the show.
Our surveyor Paul Walker appeared on camera giving Phil advice on how the property owner could deal with the condensation/mould problem.
The episode has now been aired on Channel 4.
CK Walker Damp & Timber Feature on Preservation Expert Website
We have recently been featured in an article on the Preservationexpert website about CK Walker Damp & Timbers becoming members of the Property Care Association (PCA).
Bryan Hindle interviewed our Surveyor Paul to ask all about the process CK Walker Damp & Timbers went through to join the PCA.
PCA & Trustmark Membership
In the early part of 2015, we became members of the Property Care Association & TrustMark.
Formerly part of the BWPDA (British Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing Association), the PCA is the trade body for the structural and basement waterproofing, wood preservation, damp proofing, wall tie replacement and structural maintenance industries in the UK.
Only companies within the preservation industry which can demonstrate all the strict criteria require by the PCA can join. We had to go through an application stage and undertake a long audit process which involved a visit from a PCA Auditor.
PCA companies are seen as being the cream of the industry which is why we are so proud to have become members. Consumers can be assured that when using a PCA company they can trust that the company has been fully vetted and checked that they employ qualified staff.
CK Walker Damp & Timbers provides Damp Proofing, Condensation Control, Re-Plastering, Fungal Decay & Woodworm solutions throughout Derbyshire & West Nottinghamshire.
CK Walker LTD trading as CK Walker Damp & Timbers – Company Number 09072842 - Address – Unit 4, Block 13, Amber Business Centre, Greenhill Lane, Riddings, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4BR.
For all your damp proofing & timber treatment needs in Derbyshire & West Nottinghamshire, call us on 01332 960160 or 01629 352019.
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