When I bought my basement flat 2.5 yrs ago the surveyor suggested that there might be a dampness problem and I arranged for a specialist to inspect the property. The report he produced stated that there was no evidence of damp in the flat - only slight condensation. I always suspected that there was indeed a problem and now, whilst having some minor work carried out on the flat, the builder tells me that his damp meter records a reading of 100% on the walls of the flat. This can't just have happened in 2.5 years - do I have any legal recourse?
2006-09-04 06:55:26 · 4 answers · asked by maboo 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Do you have a condition now that did not exist then? A broken water pipe in the wall maybe? Have a reputable contractor diagnose the problem. In old buildings especially this can be a problem. If the problem existed 2.5 years ago you will have recourse, if not, you will have non. But get it taken care of soon, mildew and mold can be hazardous. Also, if it is broken sewer pipe it could be even more dangerous. You could even ask the origional company that did the ispection to come out and take a llok, they may not even charge to take quick look. It may be in their best intrest. Good luck.
2006-09-04 07:30:28 · answer #1 · answered by It All Matters.~☺♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your redress would only be against the specialist reporter. It depends on thier terms and conditions. Many surveys exclude redress ( i.e. they are not worth the paper they are written on )
However its unlikely the house has suddenly created this problem. If your walls were alwasy saturated then maybe the previous owner did a cover up to sell. They would have known about it. Perhaps get another builders opinion before any further action - a decent damp proof company will come out at look at it for free.
2006-09-05 05:48:13 · answer #2 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get a second opinion, go onto www.sovchem.co.uk and find a registered contractor near your property. sovereign chemicals are one of (if not the) leading damp proofing chemical companies in the uk and all their contractors have to be approved by the company. They will give you the best report and if there is a problem the best way of dealing with it.
2006-09-06 13:49:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes ther is
2006-09-04 13:58:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋