Rising Damp/Damp Proof CourseArrange for a specialist contractor to examine all walls for the presence of rising dampness and the condition of a damp proof course. Pay particular attention

Rising Damp Reduce external ground level Excavate and clear soil to a width of not less than one metre from the wall junction in the XXX front/rear/side gardens so that the soil level is 300

Gutters, down-pipes etc. Take down the misaligned gutter to the XXX roof. Clean and properly refix guttering; set to proper falls. Test and leave sound, watertight and in proper working order. Examine

Penetrating Damp Steps Remedy the water penetration through the steps to the XXX by the following works: XXX Prepare surface of steps and landing, make good all broken nosings and cracks with suitable

Penetrating Damp Investigate the cause of penetrating damp to the XXX (location) Carry out all necessary remedial works to prevent further water penetration. Soffit/fascia board Take down the rai

Tiles Strip the clay-tiled roof covering complete including the battens; examine exposed structural timbers and replace all rotted, weak or broken members to leave roof carcass structurally sound. Ren

Valley Gutter Strip out the defective valley gutter to complete; examine exposed timbers and replace those found to be defective with sound treated members to leave structurally sound with valley boar

Verge FilletRake out the defective verge fillet to the roof. Rerun in good sound cement mortar flush with adjacent areas

Renew Flashing Take out the defective to and rake out joints of brickwork to a suitable depth and replace with new stepped lead cover flashings in code 4 lead wedged and pointed in cement/sand (1

Renew Flashing Take out the defective to and rake out joints of brickwork to a suitable depth and replace with new stepped lead cover flashings in code 4 lead wedged and pointed in cement/sand (1