Extensions including garage conversions will often require extra damp proofing to be installed through the conversion, as the pre-existing garage typically has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not designed to comply with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will need to be added to walls and floors. In addition, the roofing of the garage conversion will require water proofing. The damp proofing of the floor of the garage conversion will usually be performed by employing a damp proof membrane. This membrane can come in either solid or liquid form. The damp proof membrane will be placed down either on top of the existing concrete floor, below 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 will have already been damp proofed, but this may have to be improved as part of the conversion to be able to meet current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed in order to safeguard the brickwork from rotting slowly as moisture sets in. This is done by either applying damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls that are already present in the garage. Damp proofing is a part of the building regulations that the garage conversion should adhere to, and so is it vital to make sure that your garage conversion incorporates appropriate 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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Dunoon - PA23
Enquiry from: Ian W
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looking for a quote for woodworm treatment and inspection/repair of any damaged timbers are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property t...
Dunoon - PA23
Enquiry from: Kareen D
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Hi I would like you to do a free survey on my mums house as there are aspects of damp appearing in different areas of the house? Could you please contact me as my mum is older I will ensure my self or...
Dunoon - PA23
Enquiry from: Tanya W
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A timber/damp survey. The home report has shown there is damp in some of the rooms. The meter reading were high in the walls and a timber/damp specialist report is required. The house is the upper ...
Acharacle - PH36
Enquiry from: Donnette D
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damp survey prior to conclusion of sale, commissioned by purchaser. cottage smells musty / damp, there are black spots of mould by some window sills and frames, and a straight strip of it on a bathroo...
Lochgilphead - PA31
Enquiry from: Ann B
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Morning, we are considering purchasing a property and the home report says that there is extensive rot and damp. Do you conduct surveys with a view to ascertaining the extent of the damage, action re...
Tarbert - PA29
Enquiry from: Caroline D
Start Date: Immediate
Black mould on roof of bedroom.
Taynuilt - PA35
Enquiry from: Geoffrey R
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Don't know. Needs investigation of water in the solum
Acharacle - PH36
Enquiry from: Kristina C
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standing water on external walks to the back and right hand side of property. two rooms have damaged timber floors inside the house. timber damage due to beetle infestation of the roof. outside door w...
Inveraray - PA32
Enquiry from: Alison M
Start Date: Immediate
Inspection for damp and wet rot and possibly wood worm infestation
Dunoon - PA23
Enquiry from: Gary N
Start Date: Immediate
repair damp area in back bedroom with membrane / plastering including are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: detached ple...
Tarbert - PA29
Enquiry from: Mark R
Start Date: Immediate
i am looking for an evaluation and quote for remedial work on both the mission house and the doll's house on the killean estate near tayinloan. the home report indicates some damp and timber concerns,...
Lochgilphead - PA31
Enquiry from: Jennifer L
Start Date: Immediate
i would like an initial consultation and quotation regarding some damp in my living room. i have effervescent salt patches on the inner wall. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many...
Appin - PA38
Enquiry from: Kendra L
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I have found black mould in my kitchen, and it's probably in my bathroom too. I'm looking for someone to do ERMI tests etc, who knows about mycotoxins, and can offer a remediation service that cons...
Dunoon - PA23
Enquiry from: S
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Mould and fungus test on home. My wife and kids have health problems mainly my wife who has had increased health problems for 2 years now ranging from fibromyalgia to chest pains and anxiety we need s...
Oban - PA34
Enquiry from: Anne G
Start Date: Immediate
External porch has historically been integrated into house and has damp penetration rising from floor level. Only this area is affected. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many r...
Acharacle - PH36
Enquiry from: David J
Start Date: Immediate
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Dunoon - PA23
Enquiry from: Colin H
Start Date: Immediate
The brick work in the extension solum is wet due to the external water table.Cost of examining the solum and quote to repair? Thank you. - : - : - :
Oban - PA37
Enquiry from: Daniel M
Start Date: Immediate
An inspection of the loft as iv found white dusty substance on the roof beams and wood
Kinlochleven - PH50
Enquiry from: Tracey C
Start Date: Immediate
My house is an old rendered property and I am aware it was built with no damp proof course can one be put in now.
Dunoon - PA23
Enquiry from: Gill B
Start Date: Immediate
Homeowner Treatment of dry rot in porch, dining room and beneath floors of Victorian Villa in Kirn, Dunoon. Also checking for woodworm. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property ...
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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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