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Mark typically its very difficult to patch in a ceiling. If it was me i would redo the ceiling but it really depends on how good your plasterer is. Half a meter square hole is a big patch but talk to your plasterer.

Yes Mark I think the only option unfortunately will be to cut a hole in the ceiling. Its not ideal but I think you will quickly see you have a leaking pie just above it. Also just before you do that run your hand along the back of the toilet upstairs where it meets the floor and do the same for...

If you are going to stud out the wall your best to use either a high density fiberglass like knauf frametherm as it is breathable or if you want to use Celotex GA4075 or Celotex GA4050 you will need to leave at least a 25mm air space between the wall and the celotex insulation as it could sweat...

You really need to make sure that the pitch is correct. If it is 9 degrees do not put tiles on it and do not allow a roofer tell you its ok. Some trades people will tell you any story to get the job. If the roof is 25 degrees then yes it is fine. If it is 9 degrees I would suggest you put lead...

Most often building 2 stud walls in a residential home is not practical. Your best option I think would be to use a rubber matting between the stud and the floor if possible and use your Rockwool Flexi-slab or similar in the walls with a a soundbloc 12.5mm slab. this will be a good result. If...

This is most certainly a leak from either the bathroom upstairs or an external gutter missing or a damaged roof. Have you a damp wall in the bathroom at floor level and above? If not it is a leak from some pipework in the floor so I would recommend you get that resolved as soon as possible. If...

Hi. In looking at your image there you will find that there would be no need for drainage behind the sleeper. If you are seeding grass or trees or plants on the bank you will that they will absorb a huge amount of moisture . remember that rain water when it hits the surface of the bank will seep...