Home / Repair Checker / Where's the problem? Where's the problem? Share this page Facebook Twitter What's the problem? Where's the problem? Windows and Doors Floors and ceilings Roof, loft, chimneys Walls Stairs and close Outside Stone, brick harling and structural problems Cracks in outer walls Bulging walls Stone decay Pointing - the mortar between stones Plant growth Brickwork flaking or powdery Plants growing in walls lead to damage and damp Stone defects Plant growth can block underfloor vents and cause damp Below ground level Growth in gutters leads to blockages, overflows and damp Gutters