Recent content by GuildfordR

Hi guys, the above was mentioned as something to check in my recent house purchase survey and i'm wondering if it is something I could check myself-if I know what to look for? The house was built in 1970 and it's a mid-terrace. Any advice appreciated. Andy

Just an update, taken up all the laminate and exposed a pretty nice parquet floor. The parquet is pretty dirty, covered in bits of paint and has a bit of mould on it in places. Still has a big hole in the centre which I will have to pay someone to hopefully replace but if we can sort it...

Thanks WoodYouLike. Could I install carpet over the parquet? We have re-decorated the lounge so any works to the floor will probably ruin all the work I have done, namely expensive wallpaper!

Thanks for the responses, greatly appreciated. All a bit annoying as the laminate had been laid by the previous owners! Could the parquet have lifted if there was a leaky pipe in the room, or if the patio door breaking the DPC has let in moisture in? Just looking at other possibillities...

Hi All, Been trawling the site for information and have come close but still haven’t found what I’m looking for. My laminate floor had lifted in the living room, area around .5m x 3m, noticeable bump in the centre of the floor. Took all the beading off around the edge and checked for...