Rising damp around chimney caused by bridge in cavity

Theduf1682

I'm looking to sell.
The quote I'm getting to clear the bridge then repair the damp inside with the creams and replaster etc is becoming way too much I've just had a load of work done to make it look sellable.

Is it possible to just hack the plaster off and reapply plaster with damp resistant plaster just to help it sell.... Its a cheap old house as it is

Doozergirl

Clear the cavity.

There's no need for any special treatment inside as you'll have solved the problem. It can be patch repaired, if necessary, just by regular re-plastering.

If you've got 'damp specialists' quoting then the price will be silly.

You need a bricklayer and then a plasterer, if the plaster is that bad. Does it look like it could ultimately dry out if the problem is solved? Because that is an option too.

Bossypants

Doozergirl wrote: »

Clear the cavity.

This. I had the problem in the first house I bought, this is how I had it resolved. I still own it and now let it out, never had an issue with damp with it since then. (Unfortunately, having been left so long, by the time it was dealt with the damp had completely corroded the wall ties. Fun discovery I can tell you, but that's another story.)