Damp Proofing

Damp in communal area of basement flat

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 2.48 PM

Hi, I am about to sign the papers on a basement flat but there has been some problems with damp out in the communal hall. I think its been like this for around 2 years and there is a degree of certainty that the work will get done but not an indication of when. Work needing done below: 1. The wall to the right when going down the staircase leading to the basement accommodation (to be fully stripped and fitted with new membrane). 2. The wall at basement level above the low level pipe chase (to be stripped and fitted with membrane). 3. The hacking up of the full floor throughout basement area and reinstatement. The damp is on the adjacent wall to the flat. How bad is this? And would you recommend buying it even though the works should be getting carried out? Absolutely petrified as this is my first flat and not sure if I am better walking away and finding someone else or will it be OK if it gets fixed? Thanks, Nicole