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Services - Dispute Resolution   A 'guaranteed' rising dampness treatment presented mould growth and dampness. Was this a failure of the damp-proofing or a condensation problem? Testing showed a combination of both and the contractor carried out works under guarantee.   After major refurbishment Dampness appeared in treated areas and a dispute followed. Unfortunately an electrician had chased out the plaster for conduits and replaced the sand and cement with inappropriate bonding plaster causing this problem. Need help and advice? Another major re-furbishment, unfortunately the height of replastering was insufficient and the junction of old/new became damp by absorption of salts. The contractor resolved the dispute by repairing the defect.   A new extension, partly below ground. On completion the floors became wet and after opening-up the cause of water penetration was revealed-: defective membrane work. The main contractor accepted liability and agreed to correct the defect. Independent Advice Without Commercial Bias