Extensions including garage conversions will often require supplementary damp proofing to be added as part of conversion, as the existing garage normally has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not built to be in accordance 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 often be achieved by by using 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 already been damp proofed, but this may need to be updated as part of the conversion to be able to comply with current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed in order to safeguard the brickwork from rotting gradually 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 already present in the garage. Damp proofing is an important part of the building regulations that the garage conversion will need to comply with, and so is it necessary to ensure that your garage conversion incorporates 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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Barking is a town and district in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. It's 14.2 km east of Charing Cross and is among the 35 key centres named in the London Plan. Historically, it was a fishing settlement in Essex and an ancient parish. It then shifted to market gardening and industrial development towards the south, alongside the River Thames.
Barking quickly developed into a larger town and its rail station opened in 1854. It has been served by the London Underground since 1908. For the duration of the 20th century, when there was considerable suburban growth of London, Barking expanded and increased in population. This was mostly because of the development of the London County Council estate at Becontree in the 1920s. Barking became a municipal borough in 1931 and part of Greater London in 1965.
Improvement blueprints were shown in 2007, aiming to convert the town square as part of the Mayor of London's 100 Public Places.
Barking - IG11
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I need to install an extraction fan in the bathroom Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 Rooms Property Type: Other Please call to appoint
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very bad damp Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 Rooms Property Type: Semi detached Time scale: Immediate
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Remove damp around property walls
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London - SW6
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Around my windows I see damp maybe from condensation, need a thorough damp survey to understand the origin
London - W6
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damp survey - two rooms under flat roof are showing signs of damage from damp, peeling plaster and black mould.bith if these rooms protrude out the back of the house which is a maisonette. are you the...
London - SW15
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My homebuyers survey came back indicting some damp; I want the extent looked into. Its a ground floor flat (2 bedroom) in a building block. Pls DO NOT call me
London - NW10
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need to proof where the damp and mould come from. only external wall is infected! are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type...
London - SW15
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INSPECT THE WHOLE PROPERTY AND REPROT ON INTERNAL DAMPNESS AND THE CONDITION OF ALL TIMBERS INCULDING SUB-FLOOR/ROOF VOIDS. (ALL GROUND FLOOR IS CEMENT FLOORING)
London - SW15
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INSPECT THE WHOLE PROPERTY AND REPROT ON INTERNAL DAMPNESS AND THE CONDITION OF ALL TIMBERS INCULDING SUB-FLOOR/ROOF VOIDS. (ALL GROUND FLOOR IS CEMENT FLOORING)
London - SW15
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Tanking of walls. Approximately 24m2 in total (bedroom and living room). Our budget is low, so happy to remove plaster ourselves. We wouldn't need it painting afterwards Many thanks! Lewis
London - SW15
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Black mould on the walls and condensation on the window
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London - NW6
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London - SW19
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London - SW19
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London - NW10
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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.
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!
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