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Hairingtons

Buyer has had a surveyor on my flat (raised ground floor, period conversion). Has flagged high levels of damp on walls. Concerned it could affect the timber.

So he wants a quote. Not sure what for yet. But obviously any fucker he sends round is gonna quote for the full whack.

Meh. Internally walls are perfect. Zero signs of damp. No condensation. No roof for problems to come from. And pretty much every period property is gonna show signs of damp in walls at ground level.

So... I don't agree to pay for anything right? Especially a damp proof course. Given that it's in really really good condition.

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Vesalius in reply to @Hairingtons

Has flagged high levels of damp on walls

If they used a damp meter thingy aren't these prone to being wildly wrong on walls rather than timber it's designed for?

So perfectly normal walls will show whopping moisture measurements?

I'm no expert but I'd want to see more evidence than that

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Hairingtons in reply to @Vesalius

If they used a damp meter thingy aren't these prone to being wildly wrong on walls rather than timber it's designed for?

Yeah I'm pretty sure you're right. I remember reading that.

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