Rising Damp Issue

mfarrell2023

My partner and I are in the process of buying a house in Dublin 12 and the property survey listed rising damp downstairs in the property as a 'critical' issue. The house is from the 1950's.

We sent the survey around to damp specialists in order to re-negotiate the sale price and were quoted 12-15k for the work (they didn't go to the house).

I have attached some photos and info on the affected area. We are looking to have someone come in and do the necessary work in around 2 weeks before we move in. Would anyone have any idea what needs to be done or the best way to approach this? We are not from Ireland so do not have many contacts.

Thanks so much in advance!

Facthunt

Do You have breeze blocks on the outside? Sometimes it’s a case of dampness inside the wall due to lack of ventilation!

what does the £12k to £15k price include?

mickdw

Many damp specialists are con men pushing their product. Anyone who has not visited the house and is quoting 15k for work fits that category imo.

The Surveyor has even said that invasive inspection will be needed to truely diagnose.

mfarrell2023

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121270159#Comment_121270159

Thanks for your answer. No there isn't. The quoted price included stripping the wall down and re-plastering etc.

Would anyone be able to PM me with contacts for someone who could carry out an invasive inspection?

Calahonda52

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121270161#Comment_121270161

I disagree with mickdw here, I think they all are!

OP: the surveyors report is crystal clear on the fact that invasive work is required to see what the source of the issue is.

Until you know that you can't have a solution.

You will not get permission for invasive work pre-purchase

Are the floors suspended timber or concrete: the snip says floor screed so maybe solid.

I don't think you will get a substantial reduction in the price, however maybe as its surprising that they left it that way for sale unless they don't have the resources to fix it

mfarrell2023

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121270191#Comment_121270191

Thanks for your comment!

Can you please clarify what you mean by 'invasive work is required'? Who/which 'trade' would carry out this work?

Sorry I'm not an expert in this area haha.

mickdw

Basically the actual problem cannot be identified without opening up areas of the build.

As mentioned, you cannot do this before buying so you.either reduce your offer based on educated guess re costs or you request that vendor have some exploratory works carried out.

In the current market, you.are likely to be told take it or leave it though.

Calahonda52

OP wrote Sorry I'm not an expert in this area haha.

OP: whats with the haha.

You write We are not from Ireland, so its a cultural thing to haha at people who are trying to assist you.

Am all done here🤬

mickdw

I think you are mis-reading something there cala.

bfclancy2

someone got out of bed on the wrong side

mfarrell2023

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121275846#Comment_121275846

I'm sorry that you're so angry.

Not sure why you're bringing culture into it and how that's relevant...

reubenreuben

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121281364#Comment_121281364

Did you get this sorted?