Help needed with damp cellar

[HannahKT]

Hi

We've had problems with our cellar (half height) for years and have tried a few routes to fix it, but have got nowhere so far.

Plumbers have looked at it, fixed a couple of pipes, but leaks have continued. We got our insurance involved, but after a few visits from a company (UKDN Waterflow) a few more leaks were fixed, but we still had problems and then the insurers refused to cover it any more because of uncertainty over whether or not it was Thames Water's responsibility or not. I then got Thames Water to investigate and they've determined that our property isn't linked to our neighbours', so it is our responsibility to sort the problem.

I now want someone to take charge of the situation, do a thorough investigation and propose a couple of options to us to solve it, one way or another.

Can anyone recommend anyone they've used for a similar issue? Or are any traders feeling confident that they could sort the situation?

we are determined to fix it now, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Happy New Year all.

[Sean Of Dulwich]

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[Charl70]

Hi there sounds like it could be water pressure from the walls or floor which are earth retaining ,if so then you need to tank it with new floor to wall lap joints same as what we do with swimming pools if you want me to pop over and have a look give me a text with address and postcode

Cheers Dave ( Plastercare damp proofing ) 07932505589

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[JH Plaster]

Hi,

I have been plastering and dealing with damp issues for over 16 years. I have worked a lot in all types of damp issues and it sounds like your cellar will need to be rendered and there are two methods to create this, delta membrane system & sand & cement system.

I would be more than happy to come and have a look and discuss options.

I am contactable on 07877805665 or email: [email protected]

Thanks Jack Hart