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just says rising damp coming up from under the floor.
Are you sure that it's a damp report, and not just used toilet paper that you're reading?
For srs though - that seems like a frustratingly poor report.
Did they actually take the floor up & look? I would have ( guessed there would be details on if there is a slate / pitch DPC, and if it has been breached inside / outside at all.
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Nope, they do not appear to have undertaken intrusive works as part of the survey. Seems wild to me, as there could be all manner of nasties hiding under the floor.
I feel I called this one correctly and offered appropriately with the right allowance for independent surveys. I still offered substantially over the mortgage valuation.
Unfortunately the closing date has just passed and I have found myself outbid by a massive margin. Oh well - someone else's concern now. I'm sad that I won't be able to take on the task of repairing and caring for this particular historic building.
Cupcakes
Yeah you'd have thought it'd show the cause. But no, just says rising damp coming up from under the floor.
I have my opinions based on the site topography and what I can see of below ground drainage systems as to where the water might be coming from. I mean I think it's unlikely that the house is built on a spring or artesian well.