Recent content by RichieWest

Thanks Dan. I probably didn't make clear that the pictures of the internal damp damage (where the walls are white) are taken prior to the the damp proofing repair, the current problem is in my third post on the thread (yellow walls). 1. The skirtings were knackered and being pushed off the...

Thanks for the reply dan. I've uploaded a rough plan view of the house here: Plan view It's a bit small so apologies but to answer your points. 1. The damaged area is on the kitchen wall at the rear of the house, the rough area is shaded orange on the diagram with the most damage on...

Thanks for all the replies so far. I've done some more research and digging and I suspect that at least some of the problem stems from the patio the previous owners laid outside. I'd be grateful for your thoughts on whether I'm on the right track here. Unfortunately the site won't let me upload...

Ok so I can assume the DPC man isn't going to be returning my calls anytime soon, which is what I'd expected. Any suggestions on how to tackle the root cause of the damp and at least tidy up the interior? There are some photos of the exterior and interior here: Obviously the...

To be quite honest I think I've got two hopes of getting him back, even with a "30 year insurance backed guarantee", and I probably wouldn't want him back anyway! I suppose a better question would be what do I do now to sort the wall out?

Hi everyone, I originally posted this in the plastering section but it seems like this is probably more of a building question. I previously had a problem with rising damp on the inside an external wall in my kitchen. The outside of the wall has a step against it and is rendered down to ground...

Hi all. I was hoping some of the experts here might be able to help me out with a damp problem... Situation: early 1900s house, solid brick walls with no cavity. The outside wall has a wide step up to the patio doors approx 10cm high, and is rendered down to ground level with a cement mix...