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How does it cost to damp proof? + Kitchen replacement
Sally_C_2
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Hello,
What do I do now? Kitchen is full of damp but no-one seems to agree on what the cause is of the damp in walls and floor. So far I've had the following suggestions, split in concrete slab, land too high outside back bridging damp proof course, thereby rendering it useless, concrete slabs don't give ventilation (that builder didn't really sound like he knew what he was talking about - but feel free to tell me he is right and why he is) and a leaky pipe in the screed.
Kenwood quoted £4,000 to tank the kitchen, but given that the kitchen has had it and will need to be replaced along with almost all the appliances inc boiler, £4,000 is a significant chunk of the budget. The kitchen is appx 2.75m wide by 4m long.
A builder has told me the BWDPA? certification doesn't really mean anything and given some of the builders I've had round with the Guild of Master Craftsmen certification, I'm not sure about them either.
Having said that, if anyone wants a roofer in the Kent / that side of London area I know a good one who's in the GMC. Just done mine for £4.5K. Eternit slates. 2 blokes about 6/7 working days over about two weeks.
I'd like to know more about Howdens but they don't seem to want to talk to the likes of me. Someone mentioned having a brochure - how do I get hold of one of them? And how can I really get to know what I'm paying for if they won't even let me in their showroom.
What do I do now? Kitchen is full of damp but no-one seems to agree on what the cause is of the damp in walls and floor. So far I've had the following suggestions, split in concrete slab, land too high outside back bridging damp proof course, thereby rendering it useless, concrete slabs don't give ventilation (that builder didn't really sound like he knew what he was talking about - but feel free to tell me he is right and why he is) and a leaky pipe in the screed.
Kenwood quoted £4,000 to tank the kitchen, but given that the kitchen has had it and will need to be replaced along with almost all the appliances inc boiler, £4,000 is a significant chunk of the budget. The kitchen is appx 2.75m wide by 4m long.
A builder has told me the BWDPA? certification doesn't really mean anything and given some of the builders I've had round with the Guild of Master Craftsmen certification, I'm not sure about them either.
Having said that, if anyone wants a roofer in the Kent / that side of London area I know a good one who's in the GMC. Just done mine for £4.5K. Eternit slates. 2 blokes about 6/7 working days over about two weeks.
I'd like to know more about Howdens but they don't seem to want to talk to the likes of me. Someone mentioned having a brochure - how do I get hold of one of them? And how can I really get to know what I'm paying for if they won't even let me in their showroom.
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