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Hi Chris Well got the keys 2 weeks ago tomorrow. Started as you said. Gutted entire kitchen, one downstairs room and various parts of other affected areas. Plaster on certain parts were very wet indeed. (around walls above boiler) it didnt take much to get it off must admit. All seems to be...

Hi Chris, I'm think im going to get a quote or two from some PCA registered Companies just to drill and inject the DPC and see if they offer any guarantees / certificate to signify this (if price seems fair). I dont feel comfortable doing my self and would like some certificate or something to...

Alright Chris I've spoken to my friend who is an experienced plasterer / builder. He totally agrees with your comments on DPC salesmen pitches etc. He has seen the property from the outside and thought the original DPC seemed perished. He said ground would lessen but to be sure I should at...

Thanks for that Chris We live in #England so I think we can safely say we know what our summers are like of late (WET) Lol. It all keys up, I believe some do suffer from rising damp but it seems like a doctor giving medication to mask a problem rather than fixing the true cause. from reading...

I agree totally that picking the right company is key. And I think the risks of a bodged job do make it critical that it's done right first time round. Thing is when I read things like this Rising Damp and The Rising Damp Myth it does tally up with some of my own thoughts on DPC (although im...

I'm still in the process of buying but I am willing to take the gamble as two surveyors seem to be positive if work done then will be fine. Seems to be taking an eternity but it's becoming more clearer. Managed to convince seller via reports what works are required etc.. Regarding the DPC where...

Hi Chris I'm basically listening to all advice on here and also the people who have inspected the property / quoted repair. After the dehumidifiers were in the heating has been on full-pelt since (about 6 ish weeks now). I realise its better to dry out slowly, one repairest when I asked about...

hopefully get report friday.had quick chat today to company.said he was expecting far worse.hasn't quoted for decoration etc.. basics inc. replastering damaged walls, ceiling kitchen mold treatment,doors. Didn't mention under floors, stairs,treating wood or use or dehumidifiers, seemed to...

Report/detailed quote being done next.week. everyones comments are appreciated and have been noted.

Got the Damp and Timber report. Feeling let down yet again. they did the report but didnt mention any of the damage caused by flood let alone estimate repair costs. They just said seller is fixing internal biulding. Which hes not, apart from whats been mentioned. Need to ring em tomorrow. What...

Thanks All for the help and advice. I think the trying to fool me is more likely. I instructed a specialist company to provide me a Detailed Timber And Damp Report complete with estimates on work required so that I can hopefully get the damaged fixed properly by a professional. They said they...

Hi there, the survey was done and came back with these main problems relating to the water damage. Timbers in contact with damp walls may be affected by rot. ventilation beneath ground floor is inadequate. electrics need checking and replacing where damage has occured by flooding. gas needs...

Thanks for advice. You make it sound like a house that has had a burst water pipe needs committing. surely if repairs are done properly then the house would be fine. Which is the case as im seeing it now. If they not willing to foot the bill then the deal is history.

See that sounds alot of problems. I have read about the possibility of mold growth. But others I talk to do not seen as concerned about mold as some people on these sort of sites. It's a 1940s brick house and people have said the house will dry out, saying its just the cosmetics such as carpets...

Hi there, The house im buying was all going smoothly until the surveyor tried to get into the property where he found there had been a burst water pipe upstairs coming from the boiler. Since then I have just waited and waited and now the estate agents are telling me all that is required is to...