Hi,

I was hoping somone could give me a bit of advice regarding a derlict
cottage I'm thinking of buying and renovating. It has a solid roof and
external walls but no windows or doors & also has no services
whatsoever (water/sewerage/electricty).

I was planning to extend it (it's tiny but in a good location).
However as the place is old (more than 100 years) it doesn't seem to
have a Damp proof course, it's built of granite blocks with lime
mortar (I assume) with a concrete floor inside.

What damp proofing arrangements would I need to make (if any), and if
I extended would I need to make any special allowances?

Any general advice concerning this proposal would be gratefully
received.

Regards
Robin