In message , ben
writes
wrote:
Just wondered what the views are of those who have been through this
before. I am in the latter stages of buying a 4 bed Victorian
detached which has been extended. The structural survey has come
back showing rising damp in the lower walls of 2 downstairs reception
rooms. I am a novice when it comes to 100+ year old properties.

The Victorian part of the house has no damp proof course from what we
can make out. Is this a concern and should I get one put in?

I have a damp proof surveyor coming to look at the property on Wed -
though I know he'll say various pieces of work need doing.

Some advice I have read says that Victorian properties are damp period
and you should be wary of going over the top and doing unnecessary
work....

Thoughts?

Thanks,
Nick

If it has a Cellar? then best go down there and check for damp as well.



How will this help?

If the cellar is below ground, you can almost guarantee that it will be
damp. Only proper tanking will resolve damp in a cellar.

--
Richard Faulkner