Robin Soper wrote:

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.



The helth and safety nazis will not let you live in it until it has
water, sewage and probably at least some form of power. Laying these on
may be the major costs.

Check that out first. The rest is all easy stuff conecptually.


Regards
Robin