Search results

By way of an update I took the first layer of wallpaper off last night as per your advice which uncovered some significant mould. The interesting thing is though that the mould only appears to be on the remains of the wallpaper and the plaster behind seems to be dry. So Im hoping that when I...

Yes this was my initial thoughts but I was hoping to save on the cost of the dehumidifier But I suppose you make a good point that the damp would also be in the brickwork and not just the surface plaster Would a Dehumidifier be best recommended to cure the issue then?

Thanks for the advice If I managed to balance a fan heater at that height and faced it at the damp area, would it speed up the process?

Hi all, I recently had a problem with my roof and gutters that were leaking water into my house and has caused the below water marks in one of the bedrooms. The gutters and roof have now been fully replaced and so the main problem has been resolved. However I’d like to know what would be the...

I spoke to United utilities today who said that they would only be responsible for the drains which are outside the boundary of my property. In other words, if it’s in my yard it’s my responsibility and they will only fix it if it’s in the alleyway to the rear I haven’t seen exactly where it...

Thanks guys, yes it’s a rented property and so the tenant might not be happy with having to put rods in every time. my initial concerns was that I have heard cracked drains can cause structural issues. do you think this slight shift in the drains would be enough to cause structural issues to...

yes that’s why I was unsure over whether it could be repaired because it doesn’t look too old albeit has definitely blown in certain spots

Hi guys, I recently had an issue with a blockage in my underground drains from the bathroom soil pipe that was causing water to overflow into the yard. I paid for a cctv drainage report which has found that at roughly 2 metres and 3 metres from the soil and vent stack there is displacement in...

Thanks guys, I haven’t a clue about any of this so wasn’t sure if it could be repaired. Knock it all off and start again it is then What’s the typical life span of rendering? how long can I expect a properly rendered Job to last for before it needs doing again?

Hi I’m wondering if I could get some advice on the best course of action for some external rendering that appears to be deteriorating. It covers the entire rear of a 3 bedroom terraced house and as can be seen from the photos below, has started to crack in a number of places. However the...

thanks, as mentioned, I expect it to be a horrible job that will live with me forever. Therefore I'll probably hire for it :D

Thanks, have you heard of any dangerous dust being created as mentioned?

Hi Guys, Over the past year I've had a recurring problem of rats entering a property I own however on the whole, the problem has been rectified. A recent inspection from a new company found they had been entering a hole in the external wall and nestling under the bath in the downstairs...

Hi guys, I recently had an issue with my gutters that was allowing water into the wall whenever it rained which caused a damp patch in the bedroom. The gutters have been repaired and no more water is coming through, however it has caused a damp patch in the wall. I was wondering if anyone...

Yes you’re right. After your message I’ve inspected the outside wall. To be honest I’m embarrassed I didn’t check here first! It looks as though some of the pointing has fallen off which could be letting water in. What do you think?

Hi Woody, Nothing has changed at all as this area is the vestibule so no other use. No warranties unfortunately. I found the quotes from damp specialists extortionate, so I decided to hack the old plaster off myself, employ someone to inject everywhere (which I am certain was done correctly as...

Thanks bobasd I’ve supplied photos of outside, I can of course post more though if this isn’t the best angle. Yes you are right there has been previous damp work. When I bought the house 1 year ago It was riddled with damp and has been stripped back to brick 1.5m high and injected throughout...

Hi everyone, I have a small damp patch which has recently appeared in my vestibule and is becoming progressively worse. There is now a black stain on the wall which is getting larger and paint has been flaking off (see photographs). It’s quite cold in this area as I have an original wood front...