DPC recommended or not

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Hi everyone, for you that don't know I am getting a bit building work done and also a full house rewire, outfront of the house some of the pointing is shot and I am getting that done but just wondering if the dpc may have gone ? There is a spot out back that was caused due to guttering leak that never got sorted and worn away the pointing but his is under front porch, guttering also needs sorted here what i am in process of getting done.not even sure if internal walls need dpc or not.

There is no sign of any damp anywhere in house just thought would ask whist I will be getting works done. It's a 1960s house. Would you usually get any dpc work done if no issues present and do you think the damage in pictures is due to guttering and water running down.

Thanks dean
 

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picture 1 looks like you can see DPC on the right hand side -scrape a bit of the mortar out

the DPC is 1 course above the paving
 
Here is some of out back but the conservatory is coming down that's the 1st pic but like I say down pipes from guttering wasnt even connected so think pointing just been washed away.

Also out front i think you an see the original damp proof cause on top of 2nd course of bricks, just wondering if this looks bad or of no current issues in house would you just get the pointing sorted ? Am I making something out of nothing basically, all issues in pointing etc are below the dpc.
Thanks dean
 

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