Extensions including garage conversions will usually require supplementary damp proofing to be installed as part of conversion, as the pre-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 most likely be achieved by employing 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 whether the floor will be a solid or a floating floor. In some garages, the walls have already been damp proofed, but this might need to be improved as part of the conversion in order to adhere to current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed in order to safeguard the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This can be performed by either using damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls that are already present in the garage. Damp proofing is an integral part of the building regulations that the garage conversion should adhere to, and so is it vital to make sure that your garage conversion incorporates 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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Berkeley is a town as well as church in Gloucestershire, England. It lies in the Vale of Berkeley between the east financial institution of the River Severn and the M5 motorway, within the Stroud management district. The community is noted for Berkeley Castle, where the imprisoned Edward II was murdered, along with the birthplace of the physician Edward Jenner, leader of the smallpox injection, the world's first injection. The parish consists of the village of Berkeley Heath, which leaves the A38 Bristol to Gloucester roadway and also the nearby B4066 towards Berkeley. An electoral ward in the very same name exists. This ward stretches from Berkeley in the south to Hinton in the north. The complete ward population taken at the 2011 census was 4,181.
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Berkeley - GL13
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Pre purchase damp survey
Bristol - BS16
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Hi - have noticed a small (ish) damp area near the back door of our house. Not really sure what's required so a survey as soon as possible would be great. Cheers!
Bristol - BS34
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It would appear I have an issue with mould. Can you please call on the number above to discuss. Do you do free surveys?
Wotton-under-Edge - GL12
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Water penetration in 2 areas upstairs. We have tried to resolve it our selves but unsuccessful. Also need a damp proof course put in downstairs
Bristol - BS37
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we have a damp patch in the middle of a bedroom wall but it backs onto our neighbours bathroom( which is where i think it's coming from) i just need to be sure first are you the property owner: owner ...
Bristol - BS16
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Hi, We are getting cavity wall insulation through our energy provider. They have said that we need a qualified person to tell us if or not we have a damp proofing course in our pebbeldash wall. We a...
Monmouth - NP25
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Hi there, We have just had a level 3 RICS survey completed on a property we are looking to purchase. There are 2 areas that we believe you may be able to quote for do the works necessary for us, in...
Drybrook, Longhope, Lydbrook, Mitcheldean, Ruardean - GL17
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I have what I think is rising damp in the lounge on at least 2 wall. It is a detached stone built construction built in1800s.
Coleford - GL16
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To look at solutions for damp around the door and around the house
Bristol - BS16
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Looking for a quote to sort the potential rising damp coming in from the external walls on multiple flats, please can someone visit and inspect the external walls of the block and flats and quote for ...
Chepstow - NP16
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we have a lodge grade 2 which has damp coming through on a corner of one internal wall, kind of in the middle of the wall and towards the window would someone be able to come and have a look at it for...
Monmouth - NP25
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In the process of a house purchase and have noticed large areas of damp in an area of an en suite in a basement extension. Would like to see if any idea of the extent of the damp is, if there is signi...
Bristol - BS37
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Wet floor and damp everywhere need to fix it and put new windows and new pvc door to enter to the garage
Monmouth - NP25
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Damp Surveys / Inspections to identify what is causing damp. Damp proof if needed
Bristol - BS16
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RISING DAMP IN LOUNG AND DAMP SMELL IN HALL WAY
Chepstow - NP16
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Condensation and black mould appearing on upstairs windows and window ledge When we moved in the homebuyers report did warn that there was insufficient ventilation *** floor
Bristol - BS36
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house survey has shown up ‘penetrating damp’ and woodworm and would like an independent assessment and cost to fix the issue are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you...
Bristol - BS16
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Trying to ascertain where the damp is coming in from. Looks like condensation in some rooms but others maybe the eaves, fascia or roof?
Cinderford, Newnham, Westbury-on-Severn - GL14
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We have moved into an old house and one of our room has a damp smell with bubbling on some of the walls. There is other damp in the property but this is our priority and it is likely to be an ongo...
Chepstow - NP16
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In the process of purchasing property. RICS survey has shown possible rising damp on the ground floor, especially by the front door. Would like this fully assessed with costs and options please. Also...
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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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