Hello All,
I am in the process of purchasing a 1950s 4 bed mid terraced property I have a few questions i need help with:
Surveyors comments on floors:
"The ground floors are of solid concrete construction. There is evidence of slight settlement of the solid floor slab in some area, for example in th lounge and kitchen. This is often found in properties of this age, and is generally due to insufficient consolidation of the fill material beneath the concrete slab. The settlement generally stabilies shortly after construction. However it should be appreciated that from a single visal inspection this cannot be fully established.
The ground floors are unlikey to incorporate a conventional damp-proof membrane. High moisture readings were recorded in the kitchen floor. Consquenctly, penetrating dampness may occur, particulaty at joints. The most suitable long term option would be to re-lay the floors and include a damp proof membrane"
My questions are, is he just covering his back due to the age of property and placing a layer of membrane etc. ontop of concrete will do for a fix? or will i need to re-lay the floors idealy before kitchen etc. goes in property?
There is to note, that only kitchen floor and top of chimney (needs flashing and pointing doing) are giving the surveyor any damp readings, walls are fine.
Any help and advice even cost suggestions, much appreciated, thank you!
I am in the process of purchasing a 1950s 4 bed mid terraced property I have a few questions i need help with:
Surveyors comments on floors:
"The ground floors are of solid concrete construction. There is evidence of slight settlement of the solid floor slab in some area, for example in th lounge and kitchen. This is often found in properties of this age, and is generally due to insufficient consolidation of the fill material beneath the concrete slab. The settlement generally stabilies shortly after construction. However it should be appreciated that from a single visal inspection this cannot be fully established.
The ground floors are unlikey to incorporate a conventional damp-proof membrane. High moisture readings were recorded in the kitchen floor. Consquenctly, penetrating dampness may occur, particulaty at joints. The most suitable long term option would be to re-lay the floors and include a damp proof membrane"
My questions are, is he just covering his back due to the age of property and placing a layer of membrane etc. ontop of concrete will do for a fix? or will i need to re-lay the floors idealy before kitchen etc. goes in property?
There is to note, that only kitchen floor and top of chimney (needs flashing and pointing doing) are giving the surveyor any damp readings, walls are fine.
Any help and advice even cost suggestions, much appreciated, thank you!