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Replacing a wooden floor and filling a 4' void.

Posted by Simon Stannard, on
Further to my previous question. The property is a 1910 terrace, 2-up, 2-down. The wooden floor joists have wet rot where they sit in the wall pockets - I have been advised to replace the floor. The front room is approx 4m x 3.5m. It has a traditional wooden floor. The void beneath is aprox 4 feet deep, and was designed to cope with water ingress - it isn't clear where from, but water appears to be seeping through the stone walls. The water level seems to sit at 1 foot, but can rise to an overflow drain just below the floor joists. Other properties in the street have water beneath, and some don't. So there are 2 problems really - drying out or filling in the void, and replacing the floor. Timberwise and Peter Cox Ltd are quoting to dry out the void (tanking, sump pump, etc). However, upon inspection both have suggested filling the void and laying an insulated and water proof concrete floor as the better solution. I'm looking for advice on whether to fit a sump pump and new wooden floor, or fill the void and lay a solid floor. Financing it will be a factor!
Michael Tucker

Michael Tucker

Hello Simon, Welcome to this site Get a site visit & a quote. Tradesmen pay for the opportunity to quote on your job. It is important to give tradesmen contacting you the opportunity to do so, the advice you receive is free. You are not obliged to use any of them. Regards Michael
Jeff Adams

Jeff Adams

If your going to go for all the expense. I would advise to seek advice from a surveyor before anything. The people you have spoken to are on the ball and yes a pump may give you added benefit One last point consider how long you are going to live there for and ask yourself. do u want peace of mind good luck Jeff Guild Flooring

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