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8 Watkins Road Willenhall WV12 4QN Mould & Damp Report Following our inspection of the property, we found that the mould and damp issues are being caused by water ingress from the chimney. Previous repair works have been carried out to the chimney; however, these repairs have unfortunately failed and have not addressed the root cause of the leak. As a result, whenever it rains, water continues to penetrate the chimney and enter the property, causing ongoing dampness and mould growth. The recommended works are to gain access via the existing flat roofs and carry out a full repair to the chimney. This will include rebuilding and re-flaunching the top of the chimney where it has deteriorated, installing a new chimney cap and cowl, replacing the lead flashings with new Code 4 lead, and installing a new Code 4 fabricated back gutter to ensure the chimney is fully weatherproof. Once the property has been made watertight and sufficient drying time has been allowed, we will return to prepare and redecorate the affected internal areas. This will include stain blocking and repainting the affected surfaces. Decoration will be carried out in either white or magnolia only, as these areas are located inside a cupboard. Grey paint is not recommended in this location, as it contains organic materials that can encourage mould growth. These works will address the source of the water ingress before carrying out the necessary internal remedial repairs, helping to prevent the issue from reoccurring.
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