Extensions such as garage conversions will often require supplementary damp proofing to be added as part of conversion, as the existing garage typically has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not designed to be in accordance with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing should be put into walls and floors. Moreover, the roof of the garage conversion will require water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will in most cases be performed by using a damp proof membrane. This membrane will come in either solid or liquid form. The damp proof membrane will be placed down either on top of the pre-existing concrete floor, underneath the new floor, or as part of both, depending on if the floor will be a solid or a floating floor. In some garages, the walls have been damp proofed, but this might need to be improved as part of the conversion in order to comply with current building regulations. The walls will need to be damp proofed in order to protect the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This can be accomplished by either using damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls that are already present in the garage. Damp proofing is an important part of the building regulations that the garage conversion should comply with, therefore is it necessary to ensure that your garage conversion makes use of suitable damp proofing methods.
The average cost of Damp proofing is £1500. Costs vary based upon the materials and the organisation selected. The upper price range can be as high as £1725. The material costs are in general about £375
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Alness is a community as well as civil parish in Ross and also Cromarty, Scotland. It lies near the Cromarty Firth, with the town of Invergordon 3 miles (5 kilometres) to the east, as well as the village of Evanton 4 miles (6.4 kilometres) to the south-west. The parish has a population of 5,310, although the census area, which includes part of the parish of Rosskeen, has a populace of 5,186. According to the Highland Council, the population of Alness has boosted around 20% since the last census in 2011. The populace since 2016 was 6,101. For a lot of the 1990s and very early 2000s, Alness on a regular basis entered as well as won flower competitions such as Scotland in Bloom, Britain in Bloom and also others winning a lot of honors. This helped restore numerous areas of the community, with real estate estates winning separate awards. They have not entered in current years due to the financial expenses. The town is still decorated by flowers preserved by hard-working volunteers. In 2018, the town was crowned the Scottish Champion at the 2018 Great British High Street Awards. The judges went to the shortlisted high roads across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, meeting regional organisations, shoppers as well as neighborhood organisations, with Alness thrilling with its reinvention throughout the years to end up being an area to find whatever from florists as well as wedding wear to delicatessens and bakeshops.
Alness - IV17
Enquiry from: Andrew T
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we have problems with water ingress and possibly damp areas too. don’t think there’s an actual damp course. our wooden floor is damp from underneath. we have problems in two or three different are...
Alness - IV17
Enquiry from: Luke C
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would it be possible to have someone inspect the damp and advise of the extent of it and cost for repair. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-...
Alness - IV17
Enquiry from: ANNE B
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seems to be damp in one fireplace in the lounge, so fireplace needs to be check, as back wall and sides of fireplace wall have damp. Unsure if it is the fireplace or the outside wall, or the chimney, ...
Dingwall - IV16
Enquiry from: Jade H
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Kitchen wall. And the remaining house needs damp proofing check
Dingwall - IV15
Enquiry from: Eatelle A
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rising damp under stairs and vestibule are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 rooms property type: terrace please call to appoint
Fortrose - IV10
Enquiry from: Lorraine T
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not sure that’s why i need someone to advise me on the high moisture reading. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: oth...
Strathpeffer - IV14
Enquiry from: Cathryn H
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Investigation of damp in bedroom with quote to remedy situation.
Cromarty - IV11
Enquiry from: Caroline M
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confirm rising damp in walls and find leak and fix are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: terrace please call to appoint
Cromarty - IV11
Enquiry from: Caroline M
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confirm rising damp and advise on cure and cost are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: terrace please call to appoint
Avoch - IV9
Enquiry from: Donald M
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investigate source(s) of damp and suggest remedial action - possibly leaking alongside chimney, also possible rising damp. stone built cottage without damp proof course.
Ardgay - IV24
Enquiry from: Lorna M
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My home surve shows above average damp readings in dining room ceiling and corner *** floor bedroo. ? leaking roof ? burst pipe. Also, traces of wood bore infestation in roof void
Dingwall - IV7
Enquiry from: Janis G
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The original part of our house was built in 1960 and two of the downstairs rooms have damp, probably rising, in an outer wall. Best to contact me by email as my phone is often silent.
Tain - IV19
Enquiry from: Isla K
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Mould present in bedrooms and would like advice on removal
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There are a few visible signs of damp, although it often goes undetected. However, in older or empty properties, this made become detectable through its smell. These include peeling paint and wallpaper, crumbling plaster, mould growth, black spots or spores on walls and ceilings, and rotting skirting boards and flooring.
Signs of rising damp tend to be close to the ground, usually no higher than a metre. It usually works its way up walls in horizontal lines. Penetrating damp usually develops in patches and can often be much higher up. For more advice, speak to a damp proofing professional.
You should make sure that all signs of damp have gone before you redecorate your walls. If you want to paint your walls with a water-permeable emulsion paint, you can usually do this after 1 or 2 months. For other types of decoration you should wait longer.
Damp is a serious problem, particularly if you live in an old property, because it can lead to structural damage. This will cost you big money and could be very dangerous, to yourself and the property. Take damp seriously and get it inspected and resolved as soon as you discover it!
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