Yeah it's a timber stop, no idea what for, I only just bought the house so couldn't tell you what previous owner did. Can't see any previous fixings to show that it could have been attached to something.
Thanks for your help, I think I'll go ahead and rip it all up.
Just out of curiosity, how would I identify a DPC on my that property? Also, do you have any advise regarding utilities running under the ground? Would my local authority provide some information?
Thanks for your reply.
I'll get the pictures up tonight so it will hopefully explain things a little better.
From memory, there's only a small 3-4in gap from the concrete base to the patio door step. I'm just very concerned about laying on top due to me not knowing the location of the damp...
Hi,
I have around 24 sqm of existing concrete about 5 inches thick that provides the base floor as soon as you step out into the garden from my house. Although the existing concrete is stable and appears to be in OK condition it's not level and not suitable for us to just simply lay slabs over...