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Hi @John D , I've made some progress although not as much as would have liked as have been ill. From the questions you've asked this is what I've found so far: - Gutter doesn't overflow or drip, and the tiles discharge into the gutter. - Tried the cling film on a sample of each type of damp...

I've attached some pics of the detailing around the door and window frames - hope these are close in enough. The sealant is all new (nothing there before). Steam from cooking etc was definitely an issue before we had the recent work done but since then I'd hope much less so - the windows...

Hi John, thanks v much for for replying. Attached a couple of pano pics that show most of the external walls (not the tops) I've marked up where there is evidence of damp. Hope these are clear. As you can see, issues both at low and higher level. There is also a damp area at the base of the...

Hi, I’d be really grateful for some advice on how to deal with a penetrating damp problem on my property. It’s a solid brick 1930s semi with what I think was originally a scullery sticking out the back of the kitchen. The walls of this are brick but thinner than those of the rest of the house...

You know, that does sound a lot more straightforward :D Thanks!

Hello folks, I need to remove an electric towel rail to replace with one attached to central heating. Looking for some advice on how to leave the electrical connection safe. We will be having the room remodeled in 12-18 months so just want a temporary but safe fix till then. The rail is fed...

Many thanks

Hi, thanks for replying. That's good news. To answer your questions: Solid walls with timber suspended floor The outside is pebble dashed (for the time being) Outside ground level is a raised patio roughly level with FFL .... the damp specialists that have looked at it have all said...

Hi folks, We've had a damp problem on the back of our 1930s house. Once the source of the damp is fixed, we can wait some time before redecorating (getting to this room is at least 6 months away!) and are planning to allow the wall to dry out before getting it re-plastered and then painting...