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Thank you for such a detailed response. The surveyor was recommended to us by a friend who also used them for a level 3 survey - we have no allegiance to them. What sort of case would we have with regards to their comments on the issue? I'm interested on your comments regarding the stairs -...

Hi Ree, 1) Yes, higher than usual damp readings were recorded in this area during the level 3 survey. 2) We enter through an areaway - the door we enter through being the one shown. 3) See below picture for the stairs above the area this issue has occurred - you can see our doorway entrance...

Hi all, Newbie here. First time buyer, just moved into a Victorian basement flat and have started the process of decorating. Looking for some advice on what the fix is for this. I suspect it is caused by damp ingress from the stairs directly above (leading to the property above). I've peeled...