Blocked valley gutters and leaking gutter joints often cause penetrating damp in buildings. It is important to check them regularly and ensure they are kept free of leaves and other debris. Such high level work should be carried out by contractors with the correct equipment.
Research from the RICS has highlighted that Homebuyers in England and Wales face bills of thousands of pounds by not obtaining a complete survey of their intended property purchase. The survey revealed that a quarter of purchasers who had the basic mortgage valuation had to make unplanned building work repairs such as damp proofing and roof repairs averaging £1818 although costs can be much higher.
A more stable and “positive” year in the UK housing and mortgage markets can be expected in 2013, a lenders’ group has said. The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) said a steady increase in lending for house purchases signalled more activity.