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Hi There is a DPC it is in the second course of bricks above ground level. There isnt a downpipe near this part of the house, but the ground does slope down towards the house slightly. The gutters are cleared and fine. Its like detective work isnt it trying to get to the root of...

Hi Glad my pics have amused you, I see the point of the 2nd pic :) It is the party wall, there is no problem on neighbours side, we've asked, we've been in and looked, definately no problems. I probably haven't explained myself well as I am not too sure what I am going on about but it...

The floor is solid oak which we installed this was nailed to the original floorboards beneath, where the old fireplace had been was the concrete hearth. The internal wall is the party wall with my neighbours, they have no issues on their side. The damp proof course is visable, will measure how...

Good evening. (I have also posted on the Building Forum) Apologies if my query is basic, but my husband has been in a bit (read denial) that this is an issue. I think it is because he fears it will be a big job to remedy. But it is totally doing my head in so I thought I would seek some...

Good evening. Apologies if my query is basic, but my husband has been in a bit (read denial) that this is an issue. I think it is because he fears it will be a big job to remedy. But it is totally doing my head in so I thought I would seek some advice. When we bought this house 6 years ago...

Ta Should have replied last night, after more searching for what seemed like hours, found a place in Sheffield, off over in a bit to get what I need. Cya Starkiller

I have done a search of this site and cannot find the answer :roll: Anyone know who stocks this stuff?? I ahve searched the web for ages to no avail. Been on promat website but cannot find details of stockists. Anyone got any ideas. I am in South Yorkshire BTW. Many Thanks...

Hello I have completed on my house today, and have been around tonight to check it all out again. Its a 1930's semi. Anyway on the survey it mentioned damp in the dining room. Anyway to cut a long story short this appears to be worse than first though...visually anyway. The problem is on...

Have spoke to boyfriend, as I am not staying atour house at moment, too cold, no hot water, and baby on the way. There is the following info on the boiler: GC Number 4404703A (??) - don't know what that is, it also says 56/3PP (BBU) on a metal plaque on the boiler itself. I now realise after...

Hi I have got a BBu installed in my kitchen, it Glow worm Melody3 Firefront. The heat exchanger has gone, boyfiend is currently part way through a plumbing course :) Anyway, his tutor who is also a friend (Corgi registered - just incase anyone thought I was going to force the boyfriend to...