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DAMP AND CAVITY WALL RELATED REPAIRS
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Will a mortgage lender accept an indemnity policy for damp?
Whether a mortgage lender will accept an indemnity policy for damp depends on the policy and the lender’s requirements. A lender may accept it, but…
Choose a surveyor or damp proofing company
If you’re deciding how to spot a cowboy damp proofing company, start by separating diagnosis from treatment. A damp survey should investigate the…
How to Renegotiate Your House Price After a Wall Tie Survey
There’s no set reduction when renegotiating the house price after a wall tie survey. You can ask the seller to lower the price or complete specified…
Wall tie failure risks: who is at risk and what to watch for
A wall can look sound while its ties are failing. Homes built before the mid-1980s are especially at risk because their wall ties may be prone to…
Communal wall tie work: how to get co-expertholders on board
A wall tie problem affects the building, so decisions about communal work should focus on the condition of the shared structure, not just one flat….
Can Wet Cavity Insulation Cause Mould? Causes and Signs
Yes, wet cavity insulation can cause mould if moisture passes through the wall and reaches internal surfaces. Wind-driven rain can penetrate exposed…
How to Fix Damp and Check If Your Home Can Be Mortgaged
Damp does not automatically make a home unmortgageable. If you’re wondering whether fixing damp will stop your home from being unmortgageable,…
Gravimetric Damp Testing: Is the Wall Damp or Plaster?
A damp meter reading doesn’t prove that the wall itself is wet. Gravimetric testing for damp, explained for homeowners, means weighing samples of…
Wall Tie Replacement Cost and When It’s Worth Paying
For homeowners asking whether wall tie replacement is worth the cost, it can be when an inspection confirms that ties are failing and the masonry…
no-obligationholder consent for cavity wall insulation removal
Getting expertholder consent for cavity wall insulation removal starts with checking your lease, which sets out whether alterations need approval. If…