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I wasnt sure if it was caused by a blocked gutter, in the original photo (https://i.ibb.co/K2nj0PS/brickorig.png) you can see a dip above where the water may have possibly overflowed when blocked? Is there anything I can try to try and remove the stain from brick if it is this? Im worried if I...

Just an update to this, had a builder remove a few bricks to inspect cavity and this does appear to be dry as is the fibreglass insulation I'm guessing this means the brick could be stained or could it still be condensation still? Complete mystery to both myself and the builder.

I've had the water turned off for approx 2 months now. Does anyone know if a brick can be stained like this? I know it can get white salt deposits but what about an actual damp stain mark?

Will have to get someone to cut the floorboard I think as Ive lifted the carpet up slightly and it doesnt look like it would come up easily. There doesnt seem to be anything at the top or bottom which is what is confusing me its bone dry at the top, the top line seems to be at floorboard level...

I think the propertly was originally meant to be taller however planning permission was refused and the height was reduced (not sure if this was before it was built as it doesn't state on anything I have) before application was granted after reduction of the height. I think your right about the...

I think its pretty much moiture or damp, when I took the plug out the socket was soaking Is it possible for bricks to be permanently stained in the space of 2 days?

It doesn't seem to show any difference on any of the bricks, the first few bottom bricks show 20% but that is to be expected I'm guessing due to below damp course? The above damp course shows 9% on pretty much all the bricks. I did assume it might take a few months after the initial guttering...

Just an update to this, had a further roofer out today who stripped the tiles off from the roof and it was bone dry (still had cobwebs below felt) wood underneath was also bone dry he replaced the cracked tile but explained this wouldnt be causing the issue due to felt as secondary was dry and...

Not aware of any, I did turn off the main stop cock for a month to see if this was a possble water leak but no improvement. The issue I have is that the property came with no NHBC warranty bar an indemnity so I'm kind of on my own here and trying to keeps the costs to a minimum while getting to...

Thanks this looks like a new cracked tile somehow, it wasnt there when I got the roof fully checked a few months back. Will get this reaplced but I don't think this is the issue as it wasnt there before when I got the roof checked after the issue. I have and couldn't see any water at all...

There is yes its the dining room - I've attached a photo I can't see if my eyes are playing with me but I can see a very slight shadow. The wall doesnt feel damp though and can't smell any damp smell

Thanks for your reply - This is the thing it doesn't seem to get any worse after a downpour nor getting any better. Forgot to mention when the electricican removed the socket it was also full of water between the seal and the socket. Would a roofer need to fully remove the tiles to inspect the...

Just wondering if anyone can give me some advice as I'm at a real loss. I recently purchased a property back in April (new build built back in 2016 but only recently bought by myself) and have been moving in and ordering various furniture. Back in July (when we had a large downpour) I noticed...

Thanks for the advice guys :)

No other switches that I can see, looked in the loft too but nothing has been changed there or floorboards lifted so I'm guessing he has not installed one.. Would a 400W dimmer suffice ? It shouldn't blow the dimmer again? I thought 250w + 9x35 =565w? Thanks

Thanks thought as much, if I purchase say a 600w dimmer instead would this work OK ? Misses only dims the lights when she's in the bath so most of the time it would be on full for the fan. The fan seems to be connected to the main lighting, plastic cladding has been replaced now so it...

Hi All, Just wondering if someone can offer some advice, I've had a new bathroom installed and wanted to install myself a dimmer switch for the misses. I had 9x 35w halogen lights installed along with an extractor fan wired to the same switch by an electrician. Stupidly I forgot to...

Can anyone tell me if an RCD protects someone from electrocuting themselves? For example if someone fits a plug and lets say they dont fit it correctly does an RCD prevent the plug from "blowing up"? I remembered that my dad once replaced a plug for our cooker and when he turned it on the...

Just rang the plumber he said he balanced the radiators by turning the valve half-way on each radiator? He said it may need some (forgot the name) stuff that circulates the water better and that I may have lost the liquid when I had the leak?

Its only 5 years old at most it was a brand new heating system installed. Combi boiler...