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Difficult to see but? Are these Concrete panels with applied roughcast render? Basically all as above, especially get shot of the large tree one of the shots shows a large tree overhanging [almost] resting on the wall. Individual panels, especially if concrete will be a lot easier to deal...

philt89, good evening. Can I suggest that you have a look @ the "search" function, the box at the top right of this page, there are loads of broadly similar questions that have been asked with answers ? In general, if the floor below the DPM Layer is dry then all should be well?? but dependent...

Sometimes, you can "get away with" simply painting if the cracks are indeed very narrow / hairline. Ken

Lizzieleman. I would have a go at mould removal in an inconspicuous area ? Bleach and cloths, I think some of the kitchen spray bleaches could assist?? Ken.

If you tap along the line of he cracks, does the skim sound "hollow" ? Ken.

Do not try to Syphon off any beer from fermenter to bottles once you have used that tube for foam. :eek::eek::eek:

Can I suggest you consider the use of the following?? TELESCOPIC UNDERFLOOR VENT BLACK 220MM X 215MM (12025) Ken

kopite1592, good evening. Short answer, yes pop off the kick boards, and primarily locate the re-sited water and meter feed, pack that area with Glass wool. Check to ensure that there is no gap between flooring and walls all around, sometimes there is a gap left under the base units between...

Consider an Insurance claim under the heading of damage to underground services. OR? Line the pipe? Ken.

KartridgeKid, good evening, again. Odd one, given there is no increase or decrease because of either rain or summer / winter? Could be [an outside possibility] that the "stain" seen has been caused by residue coming out of the chimney, the residue is the product of combustion deposits and has...

KartridgeKid, good evening. Odd question? is the dark stain actually damp?? suggest you fully tape a bit of plastic over some of the area and insert a tissue paper, see what happens in a days time? Must admit, faced with the stain in that position instant thought would be a chimney flashing /...

Is the crack somewhere near the upper floor level?

GinGaz, good evening. Suggest you have a look on U-Tube for any ideas especially for your shower bar. Ken.

Qwerty32, good evening Looks very much like a crack in a Lath and Plaster wall?? How old is the property? Is the wall internal or not? Ken.

iaith, good evening. There is a system, can I suggest you have a look @ "Soda Blasting" ? It is similar to "Sand blasting" but the soda is a load softer and tends not to remove the surface, the Soda removes the paint. The draw back ?? there is a down side, that is the mess left, so not a good...

No, I do not think so, a slate or old felt [date too early for the latter] will show as a black thin line within the thickness of a brick [or masonry] cement bed course. That lumpy thick looking band could ??? have been a left over ??? Back in the day, these windows of this age had a concrete...

Happychappy1971, good evening. Have you had a look on U-Tube? Ken

Do not use a vacuum, just a mop The vacuum needs to have a specialised filter Ken

All as tigerclubrider above, the actual area and volume you have removed is in effect tiny. Yes, these tiles contain a type of Asbestos, as does the Adhesive. But?? The "Asbestos" content is very small, it is NOT "Pure" Asbestos, the content is 0.5% to a Max of 3%. The type of Asbestos is...

A perfectly understandable Question, all depends on location?? [as ever] Suggest you consider that because this property appears to need a load of work you could negotiate a lower price to reflect the work needed? An "observation" Solid brick walls are not unheard of, but not al that common up...