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If the render was in good condition I’d dig the trench. Could always make it in to a french drain.
And if that doesn’t fix things just fill it up again.
If the render was a mess I’d consider taking it off as a last resort.
Any reason why that bit of ground would be wet enough to cause problems? Busted drain / pipe etc?
Howard
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Would it be crazy for me to DIY remove 6 inches or so of render from the exterior of our house
We have a small amount of damp at various points along the wall inside. It is a solid brick wall and the render goes all the way to the ground. I think this is potentially bridging the DPC .
I was thinking of doing it in a test area about 2 foot long. Can it cause any issues not having render, anything to be aware of?
Alternatively as a proof of cause, could I dig a trench deep enough that the render is no longer in contact with the ground?