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Damp on the inner walls - what could have caused this?

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We are close to putting in an offer on a property - 10k below the asking price but my main concern is the damp on the inner walls (such as adjoining wall with next door). Could this be a roof leak or something else? How would we go about checking before placing an offer?
There are no missing/cracked tiles on the roof. But on the bay window upstairs there is no new felting that i can see, unlike the other houses that have new felt. The inside of the bay has a hole in and is bowing as a result of this but no obvious signs of damp there. Its mainly the wall to the adjoining property like the roof is leaking and its running down between the bricks?
Any advice would be appreciated!
Sarah x
There are no missing/cracked tiles on the roof. But on the bay window upstairs there is no new felting that i can see, unlike the other houses that have new felt. The inside of the bay has a hole in and is bowing as a result of this but no obvious signs of damp there. Its mainly the wall to the adjoining property like the roof is leaking and its running down between the bricks?
Any advice would be appreciated!
Sarah x
DFW Total £21,800 to clear by Dec 2022
MFW Total £184,950 £179,066 to clear by 2035
MFW Total £184,950 £179,066 to clear by 2035
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anyone?DFW Total £21,800 to clear by Dec 2022
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Non-existent/broken damp-course.
Terrible ventilation.
Unpleasant personal habits of current occupants.
Twits running gas-heaters indoors with windows shut.
Tumble-dryers with no vents..
Brothel operator..
where there is damp there is usually damp-rot... (and dry-rot if you are really lucky..)
All spring to mind (don't ask why... please...)
Whichever, get a surveyor to advise before making a firm offer (or offer subject to survey etc..)
Sorting some of those can cost more than £10k.
Cheers!
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I'm also definately not an expert but what age is the property? If it is very old then this could be within acceptable limits, as the walls are of a totally different construction. My parents cottage has some damp...mostly near their cellar but have been told it isn't anything to worry about. On the other hand they did have a damp patch near their front door and it turned out to be a bit of flashing near the coal shoots entrance was missing..fixed in minutes. Basically though you do need to ask someone who knows what they are talking about. However the surveyor won't necessarily know how much it would cost to fix . You really need to ask a builder.Enough money to live on so retired early...planning to see where life takes me:D0
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adjoining wall with next door
If groundfloor, unlikely to be roof problem. If upstairs unlikely to be dpc...........0 -
Upstairs or downstairs? What's the other side - neighbour's kitchen? Bedroom? Bathroom?
If groundfloor, unlikely to be roof problem. If upstairs unlikely to be dpc...........
There seems to be damp in the main bedroom all down the wall - adjoining next doors main bedroom. But there is also some damp in the lounge/dining room that is low to the ground, say from the floor to abour 2 feet up. I think the upstairs might be the flashings where the chimney is, but want to make sure its nothing more serious. The downstairs probably lack of dpc. It doesnt smell of damp though (its unoccupied), some of the houses ive viewed have been dire!
Sarah xDFW Total £21,800 to clear by Dec 2022
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HOw old???Enough money to live on so retired early...planning to see where life takes me:D0
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teachergirl wrote: »HOw old???
Im not sure, its not got the victorian high ceilings, it has a coal store though if that helps? Im guessing 60's-70's but that is purely just a guess.
SarahDFW Total £21,800 to clear by Dec 2022
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Hi there. I'm still not an expert and it sounds older than 60's! the coal cellar ..is it underground? Because if it is this causes a lot of problems. My parents I think have less damp than what you have but when they get their survey back I will let you know if it has any useful comments.Enough money to live on so retired early...planning to see where life takes me:D0
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teachergirl wrote: »Hi there. I'm still not an expert and it sounds older than 60's! the coal cellar ..is it underground? Because if it is this causes a lot of problems. My parents I think have less damp than what you have but when they get their survey back I will let you know if it has any useful comments.
Sorry! i was wrong. After doing some research and asking my dad :rolleyes: we think its late 20's - 30's and the coal store is at the side of the house, accessible from the side, where the driveway is. (its actually under the stairs with no indoor access)
SarahDFW Total £21,800 to clear by Dec 2022
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You need someone to look at it. You're obviously on to something but we'd need at least photos to guess. Just go and have a closer look with ladders or whatever if needs be - it's rarely that hard to find the root of the problem.Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
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