Damp Proofing

Tanking in a grade II listed property

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.10 PM

I've only just found out through a structural survey that the property I'm purchasing is grade II listed (this wasn't mentioned by the agent!). I've been reading around to find out what this means for the renovations and there seems to be an emphasis on listed properties having different methods of avoiding damp, with damp proof courses often being inappropriate. As the property is on a slope, the estate agent informs me that the ground floor wall was tanked 15 years ago and is now out of guarantee and needs replacing. Is this acceptable in a listed property? Will the methods differ now that we know it is listed? The kitchen is suffering from damp and the surveyor suggested that it was due to the cold stone walls being painted but not plastered - a) is plastering them likely to solve the problem, b) can I do that in a listed property? and c) will it now need to be a special plaster? Apologies for so many questions - really want to do the right thing for this lovely little place but a bit worried about what the previous owners have had done.