Hi,
We are purchasing a basement flat (built 1980's) and we have had a full survey carried out.
I have just received a call from the surveyor to tell me he has noticed damp on the outside wall which has been concealed with stud walls and he is going to investigate this further.
Our main concerns for this property were damp issues and suitable drainage...especially with the weather in recent months.
Has anyone else experienced this problem? I'm just wondering whether this should sound alarm bells or is this easily treated (something I will probably get the vendors to do before we move in - does anyone have an idea of cost?).
Thanks in advance!
We are purchasing a basement flat (built 1980's) and we have had a full survey carried out.
I have just received a call from the surveyor to tell me he has noticed damp on the outside wall which has been concealed with stud walls and he is going to investigate this further.
Our main concerns for this property were damp issues and suitable drainage...especially with the weather in recent months.
Has anyone else experienced this problem? I'm just wondering whether this should sound alarm bells or is this easily treated (something I will probably get the vendors to do before we move in - does anyone have an idea of cost?).
Thanks in advance!