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I have pulled out as much damp mortar and brick as I can this has left a big hole. (See photo) There were some cracks outside which I have filled.(see photo) However the mortar up to second brick is still damp. Even after a couple of weeks.

House was built in 1905. So definitely no dpc. The rear of the house is rendered, have checked this is lime render. Have had roof checked and all fine. No guttering at this end of the house as its pitched either side of rear wall. Will take some more pictures. My opinion was that the cement...

Just bought an old house and have noticed a water mark and black mold that follows the line of the window frame. (See photo). I have hacked the plaster off and noticed that the fitters must of packed out the frame with a cement render. I have hacked this off My gut feeling is to hack of the...