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    Cracking in render behind drain

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    Cracking in render behind drain

    Thanks for replying. I've been to property and got some photos. He didn't indicate where wc went into drain - there's no manhole to check so couldn't be certain. There seems to be some inside cracks above kitchen door to left of drain. He examined the whole of the property. Any advice...
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    Cracking in render behind drain

    Hi, I'm not getting a mortgage so I've had a structural engineer to look at it. I haven't had report but this is what he said. He said rear corner has dropped slightly. It might be where the old toilet goes into drain has softened the ground. Or it could be drains. I asked what the fix was and...
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    Retrofit Restrictors UPVC Sash

    Is it possible to retrofit restrictors to UPVC sash windows? If so, could I have some tips please Thanks
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    Ceramic tube/dutch damp proofing

    I am buying a Victorian house which needs a refurb. It's damp but has had ceramic tube damp proofing. I can see that this method doesn't work online. Is there any way to remove? It looks awful and I wonder if it will also cause problems too. Trying to find out as much info as possible before...
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    Cracking in render behind drain

    Had an offer accepted on a property but just noticed this when had another viewing.There is cracking behind drain in pebbledash - this sounds hollow and other adjacent parts have been patched up with different render (looks old). It has also had that Dutch damp proofing - you can just see round...
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    Cracks and drains

    I'm interested in an empty property for sale. When viewing I noticed a crack between main house and single storey extension (house was re-rendered after this was done approx 13/14 yrs ago). The crack runs all the way down. It does look slightly wider at the top. I thought it was probably due to...
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