We are looking to buy a property and after recovong valution so dempness was indicated and we... in Clayhall
Needed: Specialist Tradesman in Clayhall, IG4
Job submitted:Oct 18, 2011
Job description:We are looking to buy a property and after recovong valution so dempness was indicated and we require a quottion for any treatment required. Copied text from the valuation report: Main Walls The main walls are of solid brick construction with rendered elevations. Some external timber claddings evident at first floor level, plus painted brickwork to the bay window elevation. The damp proof course could not be identified, this is concealed by external finishes. There are a number of minor cracks in the external walls attributed to nominal thermal moisture changes, installation work, shrinkage of mortar. These are not structurally serious but filling of cracks and/or minor repairs to masonry to prevent water penetration and frost deterioration is necessary. The property does require external redecoration. The external brickwork appears satisfactory and pained. The air bricks appear clear although the ground floor levels are considered too high to the front. Dampness is present to some areas of the external walls. Dampness is likely to areas concealed by dry lining and further specialist investigation is required. See Section J1. Penetrating dampness is an inherent problem with solid external walls and any timbers in contact with a damp affected area will be prone to decay. Walls of such design often incorporate concealed timbers, for example as lintels above openings, and are dependent upon effective maintenance of external finishes. Where there are built-in fitments such as kitchen fittings, dampness can be difficult to trace and costly and inconvenient to rectify. External ground levels are set at an inadequate height in relation to internal floor levels and the apparent height of the damp-proof course. However, the ground floor levels to the front bay area are too high and should be reduced to a minimum of 150mm below the damp proof course. Internal walls are of solid construction. Wallpaper coverings are evident to the majority of walls, although some areas were concealed by furniture and other household items. Some shrinkage and thermal cracks, irregularities and undulations are present in the plasterwork although these are not considered to be serious in a property of this type and age. Some making good is required prior to next redecoration. There is evidence of slight movement to the first floor partitions, largely due to deflection of the floor timbers upon which they are supported. This has resulted in distortion of door openings and cracking at junctions. Such movement is commonly found in properties of this type and age. Systematic checks for damp have been made, wherever possible, using an electronic moisture meter. Dampness is present to some areas of ground floor main walls, plus garden room. Dampness is likely to areas concealed by dry lining/wallpaper coverings and further specialist investigation is required. Where there are built-in fitments, dampness can be difficult to trace, but costly and inconvenient to rectify. See Section J1. Some areas of loose plaster were noted behind wallpaper coverings, you should anticipate some repairs upon next redecoration.
Budget:Under £8,000