Extensions including garage conversions will often require additional damp proofing to be installed during the conversion, as the existing garage will typically have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not built to conform to building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing should be added to walls and floors. Additionally, the roof of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing of the floor of the garage conversion will most likely 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 pre-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 a few garages, the walls have been damp proofed, but this may need to be updated as part of the conversion to be able to adhere to current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed to be able to protect the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This can be done by either applying damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls that are already in the garage. Damp proofing is an important part of the building regulations that the garage conversion will need to adhere to, therefore is it important 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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Avoch is a harbour-village situated on the south-east shore of the Black Isle, on the Moray Firth. Ormond Castle or Avoch Castle was a garrison improved the site and served as an imperial castle to William the Lion; passed on to the Morays of Petty after that Archibald the Grim, Lord of Galloway, upon his marital relationship to Joanna de Moravia in 1362. Offspring of Archibald, were to take the title of Earl of Ormonde from the castle. Tale has it that the village was founded by survivors of the Spanish Armada. Avoch remained in the control of David Chalmers, Lord Ormond from 1560/61 but he forfeited his castle and also control of Avoch in 1568 when he was banished due to his part in assisting the escape of Mary Queen of Scots. The castle as well as town then passed to Andrew Munro of Milntown. Intrepid Scottish-Canadian explorer Sir Alexander Mackenzie, the very first European to check out the fantastic Canadian river now known as the Mackenzie River, going across The United States and Canada two times, to the Arctic Ocean in 1789 and Pacific Sea in 1793, retired to Avoch in 1812 where he died in 1820 and was buried in the old Avoch Church cemetery. Avoch was the area of Rosehaugh (Pittanochtie) Residence, an imposing mansion house until it was demolished in 1959. A significant house fed on this site since 1790. Craigie Well at Avoch on the Black Island has offerings of both coins as well as clouties. Dustcloths, woollen and human hair were additionally used as appeals versus sorcery, and as tokens of penenace as well as fulfilment of an oath (Sharp 1998). Much of Avoch's wide range has come from its angling sector, and it stays a substantial contributor to the village economic situation, with a number of big angling watercrafts had or crewed from Avoch and an energetic fishermen's co-operative based there. The harbour is no longer used by the bigger watercrafts for touchdown however is utilized by leisure craft as well as boats taking site visitors to see the dolphins in the internal Moray Firth at Chanonry Point. Along with the fishing sector, commuting to Inverness and tourist give income to the town. Lazy Corner, called for the young people who collected there to pass the time, has been moved by the road widening in the Eighties, as well as fixed up by a sculpture planned to include personality to the village. It is still a gathering place.
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.
Dingwall - IV16
Enquiry from: Jade H
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Kitchen wall. And the remaining house needs damp proofing check
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Graham H
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damp course required for small cottage. also inspection of loft for signs of, and eradication of, any woodworm are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofi...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Michael C
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We have a damp issue on our bedroom wall at the top where it meets the sloping roof
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...
Nairn - IV12
Enquiry from: Callum R
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Looking to see what treatments are needed for the outside of or home. We think rising damp is an issue.
Nairn - IV12
Enquiry from: Sarah F
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damp on an exposed stone wall in fire place. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: detached please call to appoint
Nairn - IV12
Enquiry from: Sarah F
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Exposed stone wall in front room has some patches of damp at the bottom in the fireplace.
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...
Inverness - IV3
Enquiry from: Eva A
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good afternoon, i'm experiencing some damp problems coming through the roof -possibly- and i'm looking for a damp survey. we've seen some damp marks on the upper part of two internal walls as well as ...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Megan F
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mould that has appeared inside a built in cupboard on external wall. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: other please ...
Strathpeffer - IV14
Enquiry from: Cathryn H
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Investigation of damp in bedroom with quote to remedy situation.
Inverness - IV3
Enquiry from: Angela D
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need an opinion on whether or not there is damp in my home as there is a very strong smell but no visible signs. thank you. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Sabine H
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i think i have damp in my bedroom wall. there need to have a look at it and if so what the treatment will be. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Susan S
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treatment of black mould in multiple rooms & measures put in place to prevent it coming back are you the property owner: owner of the property
Inverness - IV3
Enquiry from: Rosie S
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i am in the process of buying a property at the above postcode and this is on condition that i gain access to carry out a damp and wood inspection. there are various areas within the flat that would n...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Helen M
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son’s bedroom has small insects which you can’t see to the trained eye! on taking a photo of these small dots on the wall and zoom in you can see them! we think they are there as perhaps the outs...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Martin B
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Inspection of mould build up in bedroom and quote to remove / sort issue
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Rachel S
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damp survey required in rented property. landlords handyman checked the loft and seems to think that there is no issue. there’s been what i believe to be penetrating damp as a result of condensation...
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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!
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.
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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