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"The longer you looked, the more you realised the quality of the workmanship and the elegance of the Renaissance detailing," added Mr Smith.

However, "bad design and bad workmanship" on the Fishwick project meant that rainwater got trapped behind the insulation and penetrated walls in houses such as the Rashids', according to building surveyor David Walter.

He is not entitled to be repaid for shoddy workmanship.

Many environmentalists and community members had worried the speed of the cleanup might lead to workers cutting corners or substandard workmanship.

Chris also discovered the patio doors were not sufficiently sealed, letting in cold air, and identified a number of issues he put down to poor workmanship or materials.