got an unusual problem in a rental property. House is 120 yrs old, mid terrace. Has an aluminium door straight off the pavement then a hallway with lino tiles over assuming concrete (its not floorboards) Theres a bulge that is big enough for the front door to scuff heavily over when it opens. I want to break the bulge up with a breaker then level but am a bit nervous over whats causing this bulge before I dive in. Anyone any ideas?!
bulge in concrete floor in hallway
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yikes , just read a couple of articles. Havnt had the property long and previous buyer had had it only 12 mths. I'm surprised neither surveyor picked it up as it makes the door very noticably stiff to open as it drags across the carperted bulge. My survey was the middle one not a valuation survey.
Seems like I should be worried? that said there is no uneveness anywhere else in the house.
Seems like I should be worried? that said there is no uneveness anywhere else in the house.
Presumably the rest of the house has conventional suspended timber floors?
If that's the case and it turns out to be sulphate attack, then only the hall will be affected.
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yes apart from kitchen which was re concreted...
moving forward - would I need to dig the entire hallway up. new dpc etc and re concrete or can I do a localised repair. The bulge is approx 12" diameter
Why not just cut some off the bottom of the door and try and live with it?
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