The Preservation Company

The Preservation Company Building Solutions for Dampness, Fungal Decay and Timber Infestation

Well well. Today we held the retirement lunch for our Mr Graham MacMillan. Graham approached me directly, late in 2024, ...
22/05/2026

Well well.

Today we held the retirement lunch for our Mr Graham MacMillan. Graham approached me directly, late in 2024, when I, due to my wife’s illness at the time, was just doing my level best and more just to keep everything afloat, but was just not in the frame of mind, or looking to, acquire more staff. Graham was working within a larger organisation within the preservation industry, but was looking for change. We met up in person , and Graham expressed his intention to help me , so we agreed terms, and help me, he certainly did, as I spent a huge bulk of my time throughout 2025 including weekends, undertaking the renovation of my wife and I’s now residence in sunny Pitlochry. So, without Graham jumping in when he did, and undertaking surveys with the energy of a man much younger, who knows where I’d have been. So, some things are just meant to be, as it also proved to me, that I didn’t need to be at the coal face doing surveys every minute as per my “norm”. That’s not to say that I don’t rely on all the team at ” as I do, but the timing of, and Graham’s always boundless enthusiasm, was very gratefully received.

Graham said today that his only regret was that he hadn’t joined us sooner. You and I both Graham.

Have a long, healthy, happy and very well earned retirement. You more than deserve it, Graham.

16/05/2025

And another highly complimentary e mail from a satisfied client. Thanks to

I made reference to this in my email but I wanted to reiterate that dealing with your company has been an absolute pleasure and you should feel free to use my comments in all your SM platforms.

“We originally rang in slightly distracted as our house sale had fallen through, and you were very responsive and quick in scheduling an appointment with your surveyor Graham who arrived exactly on time and worked hard to get us the report on the same day!

The two guys you sent to complete the work were fantastic! They worked so hard in very hot and poor conditions and were always chatty and cheerful, they did an exceptional job and we would recommend them to anyone looking to complete similar works.

Finally the follow up and report were timely and detailed.

You’re help and advice as a company has been without exception and we are eternally greatly.

Kindest Regards

Graham & Wendy Purvis

13/05/2025

Thanks team and especially operatives Alan and Andy . We don’t post all the compliments as often as we could, as it would become too repetitive, but sometimes it’s just nice. Client feedback below ..

“We needed work done for a house we just bought. Fife Properties referred us to the Preservation Company and couldn't be happier. Their prices are competitive, they were able to schedule the job quickly, the two men who actually did the work were professional, left the house better than they found it. Nothing to clean up after. Definitely will be recommending The Preservation Company to others and if needs arise will use them again”







16/10/2024

Another busy busy week on-going here at and we are striving to keep up.
and it’s hard going indeed, BUT this very satisfied rural Perthshire client’s testimonial just landed has in Clint Eastwood speak..

Woodside Cottage

Having used The Preservation company in a previous property we knew we would get a professional assessment and honest remedial work at a fair price. As before, the work was done quickly and cleanly without taking any short cuts. I will never need to look around for an alternative provider as I know a competitor could only match them at best. I fully recommend this company, without any reservation

Well well, so much for a relaxing Friday, not that I have many of those. A 7:30 am attic inspection in Milnathort then...
11/10/2024

Well well, so much for a relaxing Friday, not that I have many of those. A 7:30 am attic inspection in Milnathort then an early office catch up then an interview with a potential addition to the team, then a site visit in the beautiful then a Andrews -sale survey, (thankfully a restricted area within property) then a survey outside Leven, then a full (smallish property) in Windygates, then a -purchase property ref and then a last minute ( I was close by and couldn’t resist the photo ) of in an upper flatted owner occupied property. Well, day tomorrow, but if the demand is there, then we will fill it.

And with 8 surveys in Edinburgh alone, booked over this coming Tuesday/Wednesday, we must be doing something right. Happy weekend, folks.

08/10/2024

As I’ve stated so many times previously, we can’t put all of our complimentary “thank-you”messages on line and we can’t name referrers, but some compliments are just nice, and makes the tough days, seem less so.

Hi Gail,

Your company was recommended by my property lawyer, …….. ……… of ………. Your service was excellent. You responded quickly and provided the quotation quickly and answered all my related questions quickly. I had a very pleasant experience working with Gavin, Gail and your team. Your team was able to provide the additional services that I asked for in a way that matched very well my needs. I think that you provide an excellent, expert, professional, courteous and very responsive service. I definitely would recommend your service to others, since I am very satisfied with your service. I needed a considerable amount of work done, including significant repairs to timber structures of a very old building, and I received very good "value for money".

Best,
Peter

Well and 14 years in, it is the one and only Mr Davie Wilson’s retirement . Thanks for everything Davie and all the very...
27/09/2024

Well and 14 years in, it is the one and only Mr Davie Wilson’s retirement . Thanks for everything Davie and all the very best for a long, healthy and happy retirement. Davie was the first employee of the company and through thick and thin, hung in. And for that, a heartfelt thank you. One of the very best, and we will miss you.

16/08/2024

What a lovely message to receive on a Friday morning.

Thanks again to the full team, although it’s our oldest and youngest staff member duo of Jimmy and Josh ( as per last week) that have smashed it once again,

“Hi Gail,

Thank you for your email.

To be honest, we were completely blown away by the service that your company provided.

Gavin was incredibly efficient and reassuring. Jimmy and Josh were amazing. We found them incredibly reassuring, especially with the extent of infestation our house has experienced. They were approachable, engaging, great at explaining what was happening, and we can't recommend them enough.

This was by far the best service we have ever received from a company, and we were incredibly impressed.

We will not hesitate to recommend you to others, and would definitely use you again (although we hope not to, in the nicest possible way!).

Thank you so much for everything.

All the best,

Nick”

10/08/2024

Thanks to all of us, but the guys on the ground, Jimmy, Josh and Tim pulled the actual job together.

Nice feedback once again team, from lovely clients in sunny Anster..

“Our thanks to you Gail, and Gavin (and Colin) for the analysis and organisation of a great, efficient job and to the team on the ground who look to have done a really quality job - as well as being good fun to have in the house. I must say that their cleaning-up skills were remarkable and if they are ever looking for second careers in house cleaning I’d give them a job!

So fingers crossed that we have solved our water problems thanks to yourselves and Stuart Niven and Son. Just a wee bit of painting to do in due course….

I’ll look out for your invoice Gail!

Thanks again.

Best
Susan”

26/07/2024

Thanks team ….

Hi Gail

A few words on our experience of your company:

“The preservation company was recommended to us by a friend who had previously used your company’s services.

At every stage, from your response to our initial enquiry, to the surveyors visit and report, to the undertaking of the work , we were impressed by the prompt, thorough and professional approach of everyone we dealt with . Everyone, at each stage, was also friendly, positive and helpful.

We consider the quote we received for the work was competitive, and appreciated that it was undertaken within the timescales indicated and consider the standard of work to be very satisfactory.

We have no hesitation in recommending your services. “

I hope this helpful .
Many thanks again for you and your colleagues service.
Kind regards
Dorothy

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