Extensions such as garage conversions will usually require additional damp proofing to be installed during the conversion, as the existing garage will typically have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not designed to be in accordance with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will have to be put into 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 in most cases be achieved 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, 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 will have already been damp proofed, but this might need to be improved as part of the conversion to be able to meet current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed to be able to protect the brickwork from rotting slowly as moisture sets in. This is accomplished by either making use of 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 comply with, therefore is it necessary 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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The traditional market town of Bishop's Stortford is found in East Hertfordshire within the East of England. It is the nearest big town to London's Stansted Airport and it's in the London commuter belt. Bishop's Stortford features a populace of 34,826 and the district was chosen as the seventh best place to live in the United Kingdom in 2006. For house developments you're considering, be sure to compare quotations from vetted professionals in your area to get the ideal price for the work you would like completed.
Bishop's Stortford - CM23
Enquiry from: James D
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The main issues are dampness in downstairs bathroom and second floor bathroom, as well as potentially the living room. There is also ceiling damage and staining in the downstairs cupboard due to a pos...
Bishop's Stortford - CM23
Enquiry from: Will H
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Good morning, I am buying a property at 27 Sidney Terrace at Bishop's Stortford. A damp survey has identified an area on an ezternal wall that has been repointed with the wrong materials and needs ...
Bishop's Stortford - CM23
Enquiry from: Katherine B
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We have had a leak which has been resolved but we'd like the mould to be treated and check for any other sources of damp.
Bishop's Stortford - CM23
Enquiry from: Mark D
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Damp issues on walls directly/connected to walls cover by soil externally.
Bishop's Stortford - CM22
Enquiry from: Liling L
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Damp on the conservatory wall
Bishop's Stortford - CM23
Enquiry from: Danielle S
Start Date: Immediate
Mould cleaning from ceilling of bedroom Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 Rooms Property Type: Semi detached Time scale: Immediate Pl...
Bishop's Stortford - CM23
Enquiry from: Helen P
Start Date: Less than one month
I need a report on the mould appearing on my bathroom ceiling 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 sc...
Bishop's Stortford - CM23
Enquiry from: Keith L
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
repair or inject damp proof coursee Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 Rooms Property Type: Other Time scale: 1-3 months Please call to a...
Bishop's Stortford - CM23
Enquiry from: Keith L
Start Date: Immediate
DPC on low conservatory wall has failed, leading to damp. DPC injection plus some external pointing required.
Ware - SG12
Enquiry from: Ernest H
Start Date: Immediate
Damp on external wall of property also check for woodworm
Waltham Abbey - EN9
Enquiry from: Wendy M
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Construction hearth damp. Damp inside hearth only found due to plinth movement
Harlow - CM19
Enquiry from: Sajive B
Start Date: Immediate
Patches of damp in wall at back o house , I am landlord
Chelmsford - CM1
Enquiry from: Pauline F
Start Date: Immediate
Damp smell coming up through floorboards downstairs after heavy rain.
Chelmsford - CM1
Enquiry from: Anthony O
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Damp proofing, external walls
Chelmsford - CM1
Enquiry from: Mathew M
Start Date: Immediate
We believe we have rising damp in our terrace property, ground floor living room and are keen to get a quote for the work required.
Hoddesdon - EN11
Enquiry from: Kenny M
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Have damp in an upstairs bedroom, would like a quote
Harlow - CM18
Enquiry from: John W
Start Date: Immediate
rising damp in from room by skirting and rads are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: terrace please call to appoint
Ware - SG12
Enquiry from: Rebecca L
Start Date: Immediate
just purchased house. believe we may have damp in front room and back room. need a damp inspection. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 room...
Waltham Abbey - EN9
Enquiry from: Len H
Start Date: Immediate
damp spot that has pushed plaster and render from wall on internal wal
Ware - SG12
Enquiry from: Cheryl B
Start Date: Immediate
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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.
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.
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