Extensions such as garage conversions will typically require extra damp proofing to be added during the conversion, as the pre-existing garage will often have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not designed to comply with 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 in most cases be achieved by utilising 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 already been damp proofed, but this might have to be improved as part of the conversion to be able to adhere to current building regulations. The walls will need to be damp proofed to be able to protect the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This is done by either employing damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls already present in the garage. Damp proofing is an important part of the building regulations that the garage conversion should adhere to, therefore is it vital to make sure 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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Ballymena is a major town in County Antrim, Ireland plus the seat of Ballymena Borough Council. Ballymena had a populace of 28,717 individuals in the 2001 Census.
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Older stone constructed house. Noticed floor boards were warped. When I investigated I found very wet in subfloor.
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Damp proofing. Wet patches on walls too
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Black mould in house, very bad. Old stone farmhouse. How much does the survey cost?
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damp proof course needed, damp in hall and living rooms
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im having trouble with my utility room wall that used to be a garage. would it be possible for you to come an have a look at the wall? are you the property owner: owner of the property how many room...
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Could we have a damp survey undertaken place? We have damp coming through a wall where there is an unused and blocked up fireplace/chimney breast. We want to understand what needs to be done to reduce...
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Black coloured mould on inclined bedroom ceiling. Surely due to a range of damp issues that cannot currently be addressed, am looking for a cleaning solution to reduce health risk for a time, or possi...
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Hello, please send me messages to my phone. We can talking with messages and I can send you pictures of my problem with mould.
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Front bedroom has damp, would like it looked at to get price for fixing. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 Rooms Property Type: Semi detac...
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We need someone to come out and assess mold growth in our home
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There is mould growing on my shoes in my wardrobes. The previous occupier used to dry clothes in the house and I am concerned the mould is spread from carpets even though I had them all cleaned when I...
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Smell coming from downstairs toilet and a white substance under the floor boards
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Damp in bedrooms to be treated
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Bay window on front of 1930s terrace house showing signs of damp.
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Hi, I am in the process of purchasing this property. However the evaluation survey noted damp and beetle infestation, therefore we would be keen to gain a independent report to assess the extent of da...
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A report confirming the cause and extent of damp noted at various locations at the Base of the internal walls on the ground floor, together with any associated timber defects. Timbers in contact with ...
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Home owner I had been experiencing mould in the front bedrooms of my bungalow along the ceiling (front elevation). Thought it may be damp from drying washing. I checked in the roof space and noticed ...
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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.
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.
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