Extensions including garage conversions will usually require additional damp proofing to be installed as part of conversion, as the existing garage typically has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not manufactured to be in accordance with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will have to be added to walls and floors. In addition, the roofing of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing of the floor of the garage conversion will usually be performed by utilising a damp proof membrane. This membrane is available in either solid or liquid form. The damp proof membrane will be put 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 improved as part of the conversion in order to meet current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed in order to protect the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This can be done by either using 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, and so is it important to make sure that your garage conversion employs 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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Beaconsfield is a market town and civil parish inside the South Buckingham district of Buckinghamshire, centred 23.6 miles (38 km) north west of London and 17 miles (27 kilometres) south east of the county's administrative town, Aylesbury. 4 towns are within 5 miles of Beaconsfield: Slough, Amersham, Gerrards Cross and High Wycombe. It has an area of 7.59 square miles. According to the 2011 Census, the town has a permanent population of approximately 12,000 individuals. The parish church at the crossroads of Old Beaconsfield is devoted to St. Mary, and it was rebuilt of flint and bath stone by the Victorians in 1869. The United Reformed Church in Beaconsfield can trace its roots of non-conformist worship in the town back to 1704. Old Beaconsfield has a number of old coaching inns set along a wide street of red brick homes and small shops. It was the first coach stopping place on the road in between London and Oxford. An annual fair is traditionally held on 10th May. Its charter, granted in 1269, originally established a yearly market for trading of goods and livestock, but it has now transformed into a funfair, held for one day only. In recent times, some residents have opposed the fair as a hindrance to the Old Town, and have made calls for the 735 year-old fair to be stopped. The town is adjacent to the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and boasts a wide area of Georgian, neo-Georgian and Tudor revival high street architecture, generally known as the Old Town. It's famed for the very first model village in the world and, in education, a direction and technical production institute, the National Film and Television School. For all of your property upgrades, make sure that you employ vetted specialists in Beaconsfield to make sure you get the best quality service.
Beaconsfield - HP9
Enquiry from: Roger D
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i rent a flat which has a mould problem. the apartment constantly smells of mould, lounge window has a mould problem. i need to know how serious the problem is so i can contact the landlord, or fix th...
Beaconsfield - HP9
Enquiry from: Roddy C
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We have mould in the bathroom (where the walls meet the ceiling) and want a quote to get rid of it. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 Ro...
Beaconsfield - HP9
Enquiry from: Chris P
Start Date: Immediate
New two storey extension requires pumped in insulation. Dims are 4mx7.5 5m high plus 2.5mx5 high gable end wall. Property Type: Detached Time scale: Immediate Are you the property owner: Owner of the...
High Wycombe - HP13
Enquiry from: Jay G
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External wall has damp. *** floor flat
Marlow - SL7
Enquiry from: Richard P
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Identify issue with damp in living room
High Wycombe - HP13
Enquiry from: JANGEEZ G
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Damp proofing , remove existing plaster and treat the effected area
Henley-on-Thames - RG9
Enquiry from: Jonathan W
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Damp appearing in an outside wall, and in a basement used for storage.
Aylesbury - HP22
Enquiry from: Jane H
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Rising damp batches on 2 walls. 1 external wall and 1 internal wall.
Maidenhead - SL6
Enquiry from: Henry C
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Hello, We have recently had a structural survey on a house and it has identified some damp in the walls. A damp survey has been recommended to assess further - are you able to do this? Thanks,...
Marlow - SL7
Enquiry from: Tolga B
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hello, i'd like to be checked dampness and timper decay for a house of buying new. Can you share the offer for this? Address: ***- sandygate closed-40
Aylesbury - HP22
Enquiry from: Mike O
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Potential damp in a domestic property, would like an initial survey and quote for any work that might be needed.
High Wycombe - HP12
Enquiry from: Nosheen M
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We have a wall near the patio that is damp and flaking and mouldy
Maidenhead - SL6
Enquiry from: Pawan J
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Mould appearing in corner of small room. Room was converted from garage years ago. Also damp across bottom of rest of room. Been advised dryrod or chemical injection.
Maidenhead - SL6
Enquiry from: Steve C
Start Date: Immediate
2 x bedrooms in old part of house have been suffering badly from damp on ceiling for several years, getting worse now. Black Spots and condensation on windows every morning
Bracknell - RG12
Enquiry from: Sandra S
Start Date: Immediate
our rear garage internal wall has some dampness halfway up. 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 a...
Bracknell - RG12
Enquiry from: Akos F
Start Date: Immediate
Ground floor, extension was built in 2000. In the bathroom from the bottom up to like 2-300mm the wall is wet inside, plaster and paint came off. Not too bad but require a specialist to have a look
Henley-on-Thames - RG9
Enquiry from: Usman A
Start Date: Immediate
Its a shop called THE RUG SHED. We have a cellar where damp is coming from. One of the pillar on the ground floor is particulartly affected. We need someone to come and fix this.
Maidenhead - SL6
Enquiry from: Alexander C
Start Date: Immediate
"We have recently had a level 3 survey, on a threee bedroom semi detached house in Maidenhead circa 1920's we have been advised of a damp proof course and would like a quote taking consideration the b...
Maidenhead - SL6
Enquiry from: Giselle A
Start Date: Immediate
Flaking paint and blown plaster behind radiator on an internal wall. Been told its condensation but want a second opinion
Maidenhead - SL6
Enquiry from: Stephen D
Start Date: Immediate
We have damp and condensation issues with a combination of rising damp and poor ventilation. Looking to resolve the issues. Our house was originally built in 1920, however now has a two storey extensi...
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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!
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.
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