Extensions including garage conversions will usually require extra damp proofing to be added through the conversion, as the existing garage will typically have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not built to comply with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will have to be put into walls and floors. In addition, the roofing of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will usually be performed by by using a damp proof membrane. This membrane can come in either solid or liquid form. The damp proof membrane will be put 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 may need to be improved as part of the conversion to be able to meet current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed to be able to protect the brickwork from rotting slowly as moisture sets in. This is carried out by either implementing 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 integral part of the building regulations that the garage conversion will need to comply with, therefore is it important to ensure that your garage conversion employs 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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Ambleside is a town in Cumbria, in North West England. Historically in Westmorland, it is situated ahead of Windermere, England's largest natural lake. The community is within the Lake District National Park. Ambleside is provided by South Lakeland District Council and also kinds part of the Lakes civil parish yet from 1894 to 1935 it was a separate urban district council. Ferryboats (still known as "cleaners", although currently diesel powered) go to Bowness-on-Windermere as well as Lakeside offering great sights of the lake and surrounding hills. Ambleside is a base for treking, mountaineering and also hill biking. It has a number of resorts, bed and breakfast, clubs and also dining establishments in addition to stores. Particularly, there are a number of shops marketing devices for walkers as well as mountain climbers in the community. Ambleside is a popular beginning factor for the Fairfield horseshoe, a hillwalking ridge hike. Ambleside is likewise house to the headquarters of Brathay Exploration Group, a youth charity based just beyond Clappersgate when traveling to Hawkshead. The cd CSI: Ambleside, by Birkenhead-based band Half Man Half Biscuit, is called after the town.
Ambleside - LA22
Enquiry from: Mohammed F
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find source of damp, remove damp smell and damp proof 3 walls are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: commercial please...
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Karl M
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Have damp behind a wall which is possible coming from the internal waste pipe being a void in tbe wall. The waste pipe has been checked from above and it seems there isn't an issue. However under the ...
Kendal - LA9
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Hi there. My partner and are in Kendal and have an offer accepted on a house. Structural survey has brought up some damp, possibly related to bathroom above, but sellers denying any damp. Ideally we�...
Keswick - CA12
Enquiry from: Jean J
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Issues with damp on ground floor affecting plaster. No cellar.
Windermere - LA23
Enquiry from: Lorna W
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We are redecorating a bedroom and as we have taken wallpaper off on outside walls we have noticed patches of penetrating damp. Is this something that can be prevented in future?
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Emma S
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Hello, I've just moved into a property with my partner which had some damp issues highlighted on the survey. We are looking to renovate the basement to make it habitable so would like to get some a...
Windermere - LA23
Enquiry from: Alastair B
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we have a room that has a wall underground. it was tanked 20+ years ago but is showing signs that it needs repair/ re-tank and plaster. it's about 10 sq metres. are you the property owner: owner of t...
Windermere - LA23
Enquiry from: Valerie K
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We have a problem with damp in the basement rooms in a holiday home. I would need someone to call and look at the problem.
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Sarah P
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Damp walls around a gable wall window ( that doesn’t open) Whit furry mild now appearing on the wall.
Windermere - LA23
Enquiry from: Charles P
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Slight damp problem below Window.
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Robert F
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We recently bought a house with a small kitchen. After moving in we noticed the external wall always felt cold, the paint halfway up is crumbling/chalky and any cupboards touching that wall are making...
Windermere - LA23
Enquiry from: Annabel W
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had two complaints of a ‘moist’ smell from guests staying at the flat. want to know if there is any damp issue that needs addressing asap. want to know what the steps would be to look into it. kee...
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Mark M
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hi my home buyers survey has identified elevated moitsure levels on ground and first floor of front elevation. property is 4.5m wide. has cavity wall insulation. external walls are rendered. could yo...
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Mar G
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we have damp on the top of the wall, in a small room (the top one). it's a semi-attached house. please, could you help us? are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need...
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Daniel W
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i've identified a few places in my house where mould is starting to collect. i also need advice on ventilation in the bathroom. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you ...
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Patrick L
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Basement waterproofing / damp proofing
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Georgia d
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hi, i am buying this property and the home buyers survey has shown damp - particuarly rising damp in the stone walls. it is an old terraced property. i would like to get a quote for the work that woul...
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Tom H
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Damp course proofing in front room
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Amy G
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we would like to check some of our external walls where we believe there may be a damp issue and sort a solution if applicable are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you n...
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Alice M
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Hi, I am buying the above property and recently had a home buyers survey which showed some issues with damp in multiple rooms around the ceilings and chimney stack. Most of it appears dry but some h...
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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.
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!
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.
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.
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