Hi all,
We have a patch of damp in our downstairs bathroom. It's an extension on a victorian terrace. Had some damp proofing specialists around who quoted us SEVEN THOUSAND POUNDS to take the whole thing back to brick, 'damp proof' and then board and plaster. it's about 15sqm total area that they said needs treating, but we are not convinced that the whole extension needs treating because it's just the area in the photo next to the washing machine which shows any visible signs of damp.
The 'expert' wasn't sure where the water was coming from, but I've always thought it likely to be either from the pipe next to the washing machine, or from the old outside toilet which connects next door (see second pic). Roof on the extension has been recently replaced, so shouldn't be any issue there (previous roof did leak, hence why it was replaced). They seemed less worried about the source, and more with sealing the inside.
I'm a 'damp proofing' sceptic (particularly with that quote!) - any idea what we should do?!
We have a patch of damp in our downstairs bathroom. It's an extension on a victorian terrace. Had some damp proofing specialists around who quoted us SEVEN THOUSAND POUNDS to take the whole thing back to brick, 'damp proof' and then board and plaster. it's about 15sqm total area that they said needs treating, but we are not convinced that the whole extension needs treating because it's just the area in the photo next to the washing machine which shows any visible signs of damp.
The 'expert' wasn't sure where the water was coming from, but I've always thought it likely to be either from the pipe next to the washing machine, or from the old outside toilet which connects next door (see second pic). Roof on the extension has been recently replaced, so shouldn't be any issue there (previous roof did leak, hence why it was replaced). They seemed less worried about the source, and more with sealing the inside.
I'm a 'damp proofing' sceptic (particularly with that quote!) - any idea what we should do?!