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    Does this look like a problem or condensation?

    It is a new build property been in not far off 2 years and thought generally was condensation as around the front door and also bi fold doors. Does this look like something other than condensation ? Think it looks darker in the picture than what it actually is. It just looks like the laint...
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    Problems on damp proof course of new build

    Hi, I have been in our new build property for approximately 6 months (first people to live in) and it’s probably been standing around 18 months. When we first arrived, there was a couple of vertical mortar joints that needed filling but since we have been here noticed in particular one side...
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    Laminate floor in new build

    Hi, First people in a newly built house. Not noticed this before but in downstairs toilet noticed in the corner of room the laminate floor seems to dip towards the very corner of the room and quite bouncy underfoot. The bit is directly next to skirting baird which is next to the wall that...
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    New build - mortar query

    Hi, Moved into a new build property in October and wondered if any one with building experience might be able to give some advice re mortar. Firstly when we first moved in, we noticed a couple of vertical joints missing if mortar which the builder filled. However since then I’ve noticed a few...
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    Best way to correctly raise a concrete floor.

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    Render cracking - worried indicative of something serious

    Hi, I hve posted previously about some issues with lintels in the house (to rear of property) and looking at replacing windows and doors. One of the things I had noticed was the render, there is a few cracks on this. I have a structural engineer booked for next week but getting myself in a...
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    Driveway drainage ideas to avoid planning permission

    Hi, Looking to replace current half concrete/half tarmac drive (we had the tarmac installed but it wasn’t done very well) to a new drive and trying to adhere to where wouldn’t need planning permission. With that in mind, with the size of my drive being approx 7 metres by 6ish metres there...
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