Damp, mould and a cracked wall

Rebecca1003

Hi all,

We're after some honest advice please. We've been to view a house that smells of damp and has mould on a few of the external wall/ceiling curves.

Also there is a very odd looking cracked area on the internal wall in the pantry. No damage on outside wall.

Could anyone shed some light on what could be the underlying cause of the mould and how it is fixed properly and how much that is likely to cost?

Also what could have caused this crack in the wall. I will of course attach photos if I can figure out how!

Thank you in advance:)

Chickenlips

A surveyor would be able to provide this information... for a fee.

Even images would provide a limited scope for guessing a cause.

Costs... well, how long is a piece of string?

Honestly... hire a surveyor.

Doozergirl

Pictures are really helpful.

Both inside and outside of the affected walls and involving context so we can see the size and what is around the affected areas.

ProDave

Is the house special or cheap?

If not find a better house.

markin

post link like this www dot img dot com

[Deleted User]

Really need to check gutters are clear of leaves, check attic and look at roof.., just in case the damp and therefore mould has an obvious cause you can see for yourself, preferably before bringing in a surveyor. That's if the vendor will allow you to. Then you can direct the surveyor as to areas of particular concern.#

Are there any areas of flat roof (particularly the kitchen) you can check for pooling and condition if you can see it from a window?

We don't know the layout of the house so its difficult to advise. There may be gaps in tiles, bad flat roof, damaged or defective guttering or drainage, a wall may need repointing. We can't know.

Davesnave

Rebecca1003 wrote: »

Hi all,

We're after some honest advice please. We've been to view a house that smells of damp and has mould on a few of the external wall/ceiling curves.

The most honest advice I have is that all of us will be guessing until you do the 'figuring out.' Just go to https://imgbb.com/ and get some BB code images up here.


If there are 'curves' where the roof meets ceilings, it's often a place that's hard to insulate, and therefore cold, allowing condensation to form, rather than damp from roof problems, but that's still a guess.