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    Bay Window Footing/Foundation

    Hello! Following increased readings of moisture on the internal side of the bay wall, a damp specialist has flagged raised ground levels on the exterior and recommended that the bricks at the base of the bay window are exposed and a french drain / gravel is installed around to protect the...
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    Exterior foundation walls of end terrace needs waterproofing/securing at/below ground

    Can anyone help please? Water slowly seeping through base of 200 year old terrace house into the basement ceiling over several years. Rogue builder tried repairing by just putting in cement/sand in places a couple years ago. Leaks continued in various places and affecting where basement wall...
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    Semi-detached house conversion: Moving the Staircase

    Hi Everyone, RE: I need advice on where to move the staircase? [I have added the floor plans] If this is your trade could you tell me how much it would cost? and what would it entail? or If it can be done myself, how to go about moving it. Do I need an architect? or just a carpenter? Thank...
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    house foundation

    Hi My house is a detached built around 1993. I just found on one side of the house, the earth ground level seems to be quite low (the street is on a small slope and this side is at the lower level). As a result a small part of the foundation is exposed above the ground. Not 100% sure, but I mean...
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