The “damp problem” as I posted seemed quite innocuous, but as expected it turned out to be a substantial problem. After trying various different options to try and eradicate the problem unsuccessfully, I decided it was time to have the job done properly. Mathew had done a job previously for me, so I invited him along with 2 other builders (not from My Builder) to give me an idea of how best to proceed.
I was advised by all that the rear of the house needed to be re-rendered as there was penetrating damp. Each builder gave me varying different advice, but Mathew was the only one to give me a complete breakdown of the cost of each part of the job which I think was invaluable as regards to understand how the total price was reached. I felt Mathew understood what I wanted, and because of a previous successful experience I felt he should do the job.
From the day the scaffolding was erected to the completion of the job exactly 11 days, hack off old render, scratch coat render, fine scratch coat render, tyrolean render finish (each coat of render applied with the correct water proofing agents), dry verge with re-felting under slate tiles, waste pipes replaced and two coats of pliolite paint to finish job. A fairly big job as you can see.
Mathew was not the cheapest, but he was definitely the right choice to do the job. His lads were highly professional and did a great job. They also made sure everything was clean and tidy every day before they left. A very impressive job.