Extensions such as garage conversions will usually require extra damp proofing to be added as part of conversion, as the existing garage routinely has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not designed to conform to building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing should be put into walls and floors. Additionally, the roofing of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will in most cases 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, underneath the new floor, or as part of both, depending on whether the floor will be a solid or a floating floor. In a few garages, the walls will have already been damp proofed, but this might need to be updated as part of the conversion in order to adhere to current building regulations. The walls will need to be damp proofed in order to safeguard the brickwork from rotting slowly as moisture sets in. This can be accomplished by either making use of 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, therefore is it necessary to make sure 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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Bedford - MK45
Enquiry from: Paul C
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We are buying this property and a building surveyor has noticed a couple of walls being a bit high in moisture with a meter, so would like a damp survey just on the ground floor
Bedford - MK42
Enquiry from: Steve P
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Damp on two walls on the ground and first floor. Solid 9" walls.
Bedford - MK41
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Damp survey, to check what kind of damp what causing it
Bedford - MK42
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Damp in kitchen and living room
Bedford - MK45
Enquiry from: Emma S
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we think we may have damp in our living room and kitchen as the paint work is peeling off the walls are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 roo...
Bedford - MK40
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Investigation required to establish whether mould is caused by rising damp or because of condensation forming on interior due to lack of cavity wall insulation
Bedford - MK45
Enquiry from: David H
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It appears that damp may be rising on an area of external wall, brickwork has a green film and the plaster is bubbling and flaking off.
Bedford - MK42
Enquiry from: Shaunii W
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someone to get rid of mould within my home are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 rooms property type: other please call to appoint
Bedford - MK45
Enquiry from: Nick B
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we had a homebuyers report recently completed that flagged some low level damp in the walls that requires further investigation are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you ...
Bedford - MK40
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i would like a damp survey for the property, i have a home buyers survey and pictures for more information. are you the property owner: owner of the property
Bedford - MK43
Enquiry from: Lindsey R
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small but urgent job please. rising damp found mid kitchen renovation. please contact asap - site visit needed monday 12th october if at all poss, and action asap. are you the property owner: owner ...
Bedford - MK45
Enquiry from: Kate K
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hello, please can you quote for work on rising damp along external kitchen wall, small patch in living room / dining room. thank you kate are you the property owner: owner of the property how many ro...
Bedford - MK43
Enquiry from: Zoe L
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We have an external wall that seems damp on the inside and the plaster has blown and also an internal wall with the same issue Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many rooms do you ...
Bedford - MK41
Enquiry from: Anto B
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Remove mould in toilet
Bedford - MK41
Enquiry from: Iryna W
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We have smell of dampness in a kids room. It appears when it is cold in the room or wet outside. We need help to identify reason why it happens. Also we have mould in built in wardrobe. Are you the p...
Bedford - MK40
Enquiry from: Andrea B
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green Mould on carpet in bedroom
Bedford - MK45
Enquiry from: Nikki H
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Period property with poor ventilation. Damp on walls & would like permanent air flow advice as opposed to temp solutions please. Many thanks. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many...
Bedford - MK42
Enquiry from: Amna S
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Mould removal from ceiling in two rooms near the window , and to find out the cause
Bedford - MK43
Enquiry from: Heather P
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Black mould removal and treatment for ensuite shower room ceiling.Only small room
Bedford - MK45
Enquiry from: Victoria S
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I have mould on the ceiling in my bedroom. It has increased quite a lot in recent weeks and there are no obvious reasons why it should be there! Are you the property owner: Owner of the property
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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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