Hi everybody,
I am a first time buyer.Buying an end of terrace property.We had the independent building survey done and got the usual results but the report said no rising damp.
Contrary to this when the bank valuer came to value the property he said get further testing done on wet rot and damp but did not make this a condition of mortgage.
I instruction an independent damp proofing company who charged me to survey the property.The report is very confusing and i cant understand what it really means.Would be very grateful to someone who can shed some light informing me if the work really need doing or are we being taken for a ride.We haven't exchanged yet but i would not want to back out if the problem is minor and can be sorted cheaply..The vendor is not willing to bring the price any lower.
Your comments are much appreciated.
External ground level on the flank and particularly to the rear of the building are too high and must be reduced by at least 150-200mm.Follwing this,the sub floor ventilation on the rear and the flank walls must be improved by installing 5 (9"x6") air bricks.
"I tested the main structural walls and obtain readings consistent with rising damp."
The company has quoted £4100 inc vat to cover the work.It includes £500 for chemical injection and £3000 for removal of plaster and render.
Thanks.
I am a first time buyer.Buying an end of terrace property.We had the independent building survey done and got the usual results but the report said no rising damp.
Contrary to this when the bank valuer came to value the property he said get further testing done on wet rot and damp but did not make this a condition of mortgage.
I instruction an independent damp proofing company who charged me to survey the property.The report is very confusing and i cant understand what it really means.Would be very grateful to someone who can shed some light informing me if the work really need doing or are we being taken for a ride.We haven't exchanged yet but i would not want to back out if the problem is minor and can be sorted cheaply..The vendor is not willing to bring the price any lower.
Your comments are much appreciated.
External ground level on the flank and particularly to the rear of the building are too high and must be reduced by at least 150-200mm.Follwing this,the sub floor ventilation on the rear and the flank walls must be improved by installing 5 (9"x6") air bricks.
"I tested the main structural walls and obtain readings consistent with rising damp."
The company has quoted £4100 inc vat to cover the work.It includes £500 for chemical injection and £3000 for removal of plaster and render.
Thanks.