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so softus, You have explained that i am wrong what is the action to take? thanks in advance.

ok, :shock: So is taking out the path the only option, or will a paint on product on the outside wall be effective in your professional opinion? Many thanks for the help.

hello! Yes - i believe that the problem is the height of the path according to the DPC, see a photo of it here: http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n226/felixculpa81/?action=view&current=3cm.jpg Yes replastering is definately a necessity (it looks awful at present) - and i would love to...

Hello! I small amounts of rising damp in the living room, and after much struggle trying to get quotes, and doing reading around the subject - i have decided to opt for DIY. I know that the reason for the problem is that the path outside is too high up (the DPC is just 2cm off the ground)...

Thanks once again for the comprehensive replies, i shall certainly be checking that the air bricks have not been obstructed in any way - and hopefully see if there is any rubble in the cavity at the same time. Thanks so much JerryM for your descriptions of the different types of damp...

Thank you so much for all the replies - this is of a great help to me! I am most definitely sorting out the down pipe as soon as i can! - The problem is finding someone to do it fast, all the builders seem fully booked up - so I think as it seems urgent - I'll find and stick a piece of pipe...

Thanks, that was an accident, i thought the 'stop' on the browser had worked prior the the post being uploaded (because i wanted to add the word "pictures" to the title. Obviously not.

Hello! This is my first post here, I hope some of you gentlemen can help, I am living in a nightmare house, and I really don't want to get ripped off by dishonest damp proofers, if you can offer some help it will be much appreciated =) I've taken some pictures to try to show clearly the...