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I have purchased a property which I have just detected rising damp on one wall in the kitchen (outside wall). It has a concrete foundation and a DPM. I don't actually think it is true rising damp (i.e. from the foundations) as I noticed that the isolation valve to the washing machine was...

Thanks for your reply and info. I got someone to do the job eventually (glad I did!!). Cost £375. Perfect job, virtually impossible to see it has been patch repaired.

I'm planning to update our bathroom in a chalet style bungalow. The upstairs was an extension. The bungalow was built in 1969 and the extension was done in 1980, consisting of three rooms, two bedrooms and a bathroom. My concern is the weight of the tiles. I'm planning do re-tile the...

I'm about to paint the front of my house which has a pebble dash render. However,I have noticed an area which is blown. I dont particulary wont to start smashing at it, so any advice would be appreciated. Should the advice be to start breaking any loose render then any advice with regards to...