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Only to a small degree, any real levelling/filling of the background would normally be done with a coat of bonding coat (or other...

Very roughly, skim in this weather with windows closed, heating off, clean water for mix, background suction controlled if needed...

Skimming is only going to be as flat as what you’re going over, check the boards. Don’t put it on too thin either - it should go on...

Couple of tips if it helps, when you lay it on, aim to get it on at a rate of say 1sqm per minute, not hard to do if you get into the...

Might make sense to hack some holes in the ceiling inside the larder, and see what is being supported by it

Thanks all. My only concern at this point is structural damage to the house and it seems on balance that’s not likely to be a huge worry...

Steel toe caps :)

Given all this I’m surprised the survey didn’t even give the tree a mention, it was the one thing I thought would get picked up.

It actually looks a lot more imposing in the photo than it does in reality. All good points, will bear in mind. Would be surprised if a...

Could be cut down in future if it causes an issue though?

Sometimes the roots can grow under the foundations and dry out the subsoil underneath, causing shrinkage that makes the entire building...

I would not buy any houses with a tree that size within 3m (front) to 9m (back) of a house, if the tree is small i would chop it down...

Thanks all. I don’t know the soil type, but on balance I’m not overly concerned

> No visible cracking anywhere internally/externally. There's your answer. My view is outside of London, most cracking is caused by...

Depends on the soil type. Cherry is a moderate water demand tree, so with a high shrinkable clay it could be a problem.