Extensions including garage conversions will usually require additional damp proofing to be added during the conversion, as the pre-existing garage typically has 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 need to be added to 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 in most cases be performed 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 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 already been damp proofed, but this may have 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 gradually as moisture sets in. This can be carried out by either applying 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 important part of the building regulations that the garage conversion should comply with, and so is it important to ensure 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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Clacton-on-Sea - CO16
Enquiry from: Edith N
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2 bedrooms both with mould, inspection required asap to determine cause and give a true report as to cause and what is necessary to make good are you the property owner: owner of the property how many...
Clacton-on-Sea - CO16
Enquiry from: Esther B
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would like an survey to confirm there is no damp in the shop toilet are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: commercial ...
Clacton-on-Sea - CO15
Enquiry from: Jamie B
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Survey of dry rot in kitchen
Clacton-on-Sea - CO15
Enquiry from: Maureen M
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i have discovered yellow mould under my kitchen floor after a water leak that i had in march of this year. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1...
Clacton-on-Sea - CO15
Enquiry from: RICK G
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I have a company coming today to analyse the mould. Based on their findings, you would liaise with them to carry out the correct procedure for eradication and removal Are you the property owner: Owner...
Clacton-on-Sea - CO16
Enquiry from: MARK B
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Identification and removal of a spongey white mould on hallway skirting boards. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 Rooms Property Type: Sem...
Clacton-on-Sea - CO15
Enquiry from: Levi C
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Damp in three rooms On Windows, ceiling and walls near doors and windows. Whole flat smells damp
Clacton-on-Sea - CO16
Enquiry from: Jan S
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Smells of mould but I cannot find any Homeowner Please contact to appoint
Harwich - CO12
Enquiry from: Tina G
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hopper causing damp internally and external cracks dry rot how many rooms do you need damp proofing: property type: please call to appoint
Frinton-on-Sea - CO13
Enquiry from: Philip B
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Not sure but there is a musty smell on the kitchen cabinets that adjoin the outside wall. Had a builder in who can't see an obvious pipe leak & suggested we have an expert test and hopefully help to s...
Harwich - CO12
Enquiry from: Andrew M
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Not sure only as the 30 year previous one one has expired
Harwich - CO12
Enquiry from: Oliver W
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the rooms in the basement require damp proofing. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 rooms property type: terrace please call to appoint
Harwich - CO12
Enquiry from: Mr F
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Solutions to rising damp on a terrace house. Does the cement render need to be removed and the wall died before replastering. what is best injection tanking or damp proof rods.
Frinton-on-Sea - CO13
Enquiry from: Burcin H
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hi, we are looking expert to identify cause of the damp and offer solution. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 rooms property type: detach...
Felixstowe - IP11
Enquiry from: Vanessa M
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i have a damp wall in my utility room. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: semi detached please call to appoint
Felixstowe - IP11
Enquiry from: Peter B
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have a couple of damp patches just wanted my damp coursing checked
Harwich - CO12
Enquiry from: Simon B
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blown internal bricks around fire breast and ether side of wall. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: terrace please c...
Colchester - CO4
Enquiry from: Sibo M
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Damp to be looked ad and sorted
Colchester - CO7
Enquiry from: Andrew C
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i live in a bungalow. the north facing rooms at rear of property are the problem. 2 bedrooms both with wall vents and a bathroom with a ceiling vent fan. the mole appears around the windos and ceiling...
Harwich - CO12
Enquiry from: David B
Start Date: Immediate
Advice on mould in the house. On walls and on and behind furniture.
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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!
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.
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