Recent content by DMC.611

Hey guys, Started tiling my kitchen on Friday and liked the result so much that I now want to continue tiling into the utility area. One issue; The utility area flooring is about 70mm lower than the kicthen floor now I've tiled on top of the original tiles. (i was going to laminate it -...

Theres no way im spending that much money on it mate... I was going to as me and the mrs wanted to sort the issue asap to move in for Christmas. Now we have talked about it and don't want to rush to get things done, I have actually thought about where the damp is and what the best action is to...

Me and my old man had this discussion earlier actually woody!! :) We have definitely came to the conclusion that the stack is the problem. Or was the problem... its been fixed now and ive been up in the attack to ensure no water is leaking through. Would explain all the damp downstairs as no...

I know there are definitely no leaks as I have had the water off for 2 weeks now and the reading has not changed. The house was built 1930's and to my knowledge the concrete floors are original. Im happy to do the work myself. And im happy to pay a couple of hundred pound for peace of mind...

Edit ** House was built around 1930's ** The floors are concrete and the chimney is ventilated top and bottom. The water meter is located. But why the question lol? I can post pictures tomorrow (hopefully) ... I wont be able to show you the tide marks in the living room though as I have...

Ill be honest, im assuming its a cavity wall. Have not checked though as I am not living there at the moment due to all the work being done. If you read above maybe this will give you some idea.

I understand that a damp proofer is going to want to sell me all their services... I am concerned that the party wall in the house had tide marks right across it. It varied in height. The damp was around 2 feet in the middle of the house (around the chimney breast) Then it drops to around a...

Hi Roy, Looking for some advice on rising damp in a house I've just bought!! Hope I can ask you a few questions... As I'm new to all this. Let me know if that's ok. Thanks

Hi, New to the forum and looking for some advice and information :) We have just bought our first house and there is rising damp in majority of the rooms (living and dining room, kitchen and bathroom) This has been confirmed by 3 different companies. I was given quotes ranging from £3000 -...