Recent content by Searto

Hi All, As promised, I have an update. I had an independent damp surveyor round to look at the issue. The damp was caused by a leaking internal pipe fitting near the outer wall. The leak was very minor but has been happening over a long period of time causing saturation of the internal floors...

Hi Guys, I don't think there will be an easy answer to this one by the sounds of it. I try to fix things myself usually but I think I'm out of my depth on this one! Think I'll have to get the pros in... Will keep you guys updated. I really appreciate you taking the time to try and help me...

No wild tomato plants but there were grey worms in the gravel. You're correct, the downpipe just discharges into the gravel and the gutters discharge into the downpipe on the last photo. Does this mean that whomever built the extension didn't install adequate drainage? Thanks all for your...

Hi John, Many thanks for the reply. This outer wall forms part of an extension which we think was built in the 90s. The pipe to the left of the soil stack is for the dishwasher just the other side of the wall. The pipe to the right goes through the house into the utility room which does indeed...

Hi All, I have a damp issue that I'm struggling with. It started on an internal wall near the back door about 30cm from the floor or perhaps behind the skirting board. We have tried clearing the gutters which seemed to help for a bit but now it has come back with a vengeance. It stated forming...