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That's my issue with him. The ceiling had a sample taken in 2023; it tested positive. This was following a leak. I asked the surveyor if he was going to take a sample from the wall my boiler is on, as that's where most of the damage is, so I assumed it would be taken down; it made sense. He...

Well, the main building was built in 1800, but my bedroom is an extension off that and was built in 1995-1997. There was an issue when building that made it take longer. It's the ceiling that was tested and positive that they also hacked and sanded down at the joint, which is why I'm cautious.

The ceiling in my bedroom tested positive for chrysotile asbestos. Inside the ceiling was a white, mesh-like material, and what appeared to be the same material—with the same texture—was also present inside one of the walls. My landlord’s contractor demolished that wall back to the brickwork...

Hi, I am not a builder, but I am fairly sure the answer to that question is no. My housing association appears to think it will resolve the problem, but I have lived in this property for ten years, and there has been a long-standing damp issue in my bedroom. The problem is in the dry-lined wall...

Yes — this has been happening for at least 10 years from what I’ve personally seen. I’m gay, and I used to go to the RVT in Vauxhall every Friday. Because I was there so often, I became familiar with the environment, the regular crowd, and the security. Over time, I repeatedly noticed a...