Dry Home Solutions

I would get a brick layer to look at the external and a damp specialist to look under the floor as water may have ingressed

It’s always possible but cost may be an issue.

would need to come take a look to assess the connection to main sewer or the installation of a seperate sewage solution

This sounds incorrect and when messing with the supporting walls a structural engineer should offer the solution.

we would be looking to engage an engineer to make sure everything is correct (this would include consulting the building regulator)

I would need to see this to assess what’s wrong. could be many things even a notch in trowel edge

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