Ceramic tube/dutch damp proofing

[hhr]

I am buying a Victorian house which needs a refurb. It's damp but has had ceramic tube damp proofing. I can see that this method doesn't work online.

Is there any way to remove? It looks awful and I wonder if it will also cause problems too.

Trying to find out as much info as possible before paying for survey (which can't be done for several weeks)

 

[^woody^]

Yes it can be removed if you are happy with the costs of that and think the resulting appearance will be less noticeable.

 

[catlad]

The building looks to be of solid wall construction, I'm not sure how those extra vent holes will contribute to the dampness.