Extensions including garage conversions will typically require supplementary damp proofing to be installed through the conversion, as the pre-existing garage normally has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not built to comply with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will have to be put into walls and floors. Furthermore, the roofing of the garage conversion will require water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will often be achieved by by using a damp proof membrane. This membrane is available 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 if the floor will be a solid or a floating floor. In some garages, the walls have been damp proofed, but this might have to be updated as part of the conversion in order to meet current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed to be able to protect the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This can be 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 should comply with, and so is it necessary to ensure 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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Thurso - KW14
Enquiry from: John R
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inspection of walls in bedrooms are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms please call to appoint
Thurso - KW14
Enquiry from: Alan C
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quote to remedy a rising damp problem in the walls of the house are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: detached please ca...
Thurso - KW14
Enquiry from: Graham T
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We move to shebster on the 12th november and have a couple of dampspots in one of the bedrooms we would like some advice on if possible please
Thurso - KW14
Enquiry from: Paul F
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water ingress west wall of house are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: detached please call to appoint
Wick - KW1
Enquiry from: Emily S
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previous ivy removal on the property - conscious i can smell damp but need the property to be inspected to see if correct as nothing obvious standing out to me. are you the property owner: owner of th...
Halkirk - KW12
Enquiry from: Andy B
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hi, we have recently moved into the house and begun renovation work and we have discovered evidence of wet rot in the bedroom floor (bungalow). we'd be grateful if we could arrange a survey and quote ...
Lybster - KW3
Enquiry from: Beth C
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Hi Looking for survey for damp and woodworm ref purchasing this property. Thanks, Beth
Lybster - KW3
Enquiry from: Emma P
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hi. just looking for quote / advice. carpets are damp are certain areas in bedroom. cement floor underneath is dry. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) how many rooms do you need damp...
Thurso - KW14
Enquiry from: Izzy C
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we need a woodworm report on a property that we are buying and a quote for renovating an external building on the property.
Thurso - KW14
Enquiry from: Audrey M
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dampness and woodworm require a quote to fix problems caused by the dampness and woodworm how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 rooms property type: semi detached are you the property owner: r...
Thurso - KW14
Enquiry from: Simine A
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i have noticed some rising damp in my property. could you carry out a survey to advise on any necessary treatment or remedy work and will you then be able to undertake it? many thanks. are you the pro...
Wick - KW1
Enquiry from: QiHao D
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Fix damp wall and window frame
Wick - KW1
Enquiry from: Liene A
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Rain water drainage around the house, possibly drainage cleaning, raising dump in some of the rooms, not sure damp on walls due previous owner lifestyle or rain water flooding foundation. In need of f...
Wick - KW1
Enquiry from: R T
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to treat rafters in loft call to appoint
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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.
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.
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!
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