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Damp Proof Courses

The damp proof course (DPC) to a property is a material such as; felt, plastic, bitumen, slate or rubber which is built
into the walls of a building at low level to offer protection against moisture rising from the ground. In older buildings
this material may have broken down or in some cases not ever have been installed.

If this report highlights issues with the DPC we strongly advise that you seek advice from a contractor accredited to
the Property Care Association (PCA) who will be best placed to advise on the causes, consequences and likely cost
implications. It should also be noted that more serious issues may be present as a result of this type of defect.

Where a replacement DPC has been installed your legal adviser should confirm the presence of an insurance backed
guarantee and ensure that this is transferable on completion.

Damp proof course

Details / Defects / Issues: At the time of the inspection no visible defects were observed.

There is a bituminous damp proof course to the external walls. Ground levels should finish at a level 150mm below
the level of the damp proof course which is usually to the underside of the door sills or to the top of air bricks. At the
rear the decking finishes above this minimum requirement and will need to be reduced accordingly. Where it is not
possible to reduce the decking then a gap will need to be formed between the building and the decking which is at
least 150mm wide to prevent water splashing back against the building above the level of the DPC. Whilst this should
be located 150mm below external ground levels, we did not detect any area of damp to accessible internal walls.

The DPC finishes approximately 100mm below the DPC in the planting bed and 20mm under the front porch, which is
sheltered. The ground levels should be reduced to the minimum requirement at the front.

Estimated Costs £300-350.00