Garage DPC Question

[AOIS]

Please could someone advise on the location of the DPC level of my garage (image attached). My understanding is the DPC should be 150mm above ground level?

Any help or advice much appreciated.

 

[^woody^]

It's in the middle of that red circle.

 

[AOIS]

It's in the middle of that red circle.

I’m aware that’s the DPC but my concern relates to the fact it’s covered by the paving slabs and below ground level.

 

[^woody^]

Is there a damp problem?

 

[AOIS]

Is there a damp problem?

Not yet but my property is still under warranty so want to ensure any issues are rectified before the warranty expires.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Your 'waranty' wouldn't cover things like this anyway.

 

[noseall]

Is that paving slab (in the image) deliberately sloping up towards a covered step?

 

[^woody^]

From that photo it looks like the wall is 50 years old with that cracked and eroded mortar, not brand new under warranty. It's been pointed up with a potato sack.

Anyway that's sloping up to a door which is common, but is not correct. There is NHBC guidance on the detailing of this and extra precautions that should be built in. Otherwise yes, there could be future problems and a clued up surveyor will pick this when you come to sell.

 

[AOIS]

I will attach some further photos later this morning. Thank you all for your help.

 

[AOIS]

Attached are 3 further images.

The pathway between my property and next door slopes upwards and therefore rises above the DPC level midway along my garage wall.

From my garden gate the path then slopes down and this shows the DPC well below ground level.

Any advise much appreciated.