Extensions such as garage conversions will typically require extra damp proofing to be installed through the conversion, as the existing garage will typically have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not built to comply with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing should be put into walls and floors. Furthermore, the roofing of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing of the floor of the garage conversion will most likely be achieved by using 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 whether 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 adhere to 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 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 should comply with, and so is it vital to ensure that your garage conversion employs 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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Bishop Auckland - DL14
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Darlington - DL2
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I need a quotation for rising damp to be checked/rectified in my property.
Shildon - DL4
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Internal rising damp and penetrating damp
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Darlington - DL1
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Rising damp fix and some localised penetrating damp
Newton Aycliffe - DL5
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We are in the process of buying a house and our surveyor and mortgage lender have picked up damp on the chimney breast on the living room. We would like a quote to repair it please
Darlington - DL2
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Penetrative damp solution needed. Exterior paint to be removed from gable end wall. Pointing as necessary. Damp treatment application and repaint exterior wall. Internal wall needs plaster chipping of...
Seaham - SR7
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Damp in kitchen walls a bit crumbly
Spennymoor - DL16
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I need to explain what the issues are over the phone or face to face. Can that be arranged
Consett, Durham, Stanley - DH8
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White chalky residue on wall leading off of kitchen into utility
Bishop Auckland - DL13
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moisture is coming through walls in second bedroom
Bishop Auckland - DL14
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Hi I’m in the process of buying this property - the survey revealed some damp - and advised getting experts to quote and assess work . I can send photos etc. ideally wanting someone to go around thi...
Barnard Castle - DL12
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Damp wall in Bedroom. I think it is coming from window frame. Can you help ? Thanks
Darlington - DL1
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Damp proofing on 2 outer walls. I need a survey doing on Tue*** January if possible?
Trimdon Station - TS29
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Damp proofing for a 3bedroom semi detached
Spennymoor - DL16
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hi, i have mould on skirtings in living room on the outside gable wall. wet patches on both sides of patio doors. both front bedrooms have a wet patch in the corner on ceiling. this causes moisture to...
Shildon - DL4
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Need a quote for damp in my dining room and hallway
Spennymoor - DL16
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Damp proof for 2 downstairs walls
Darlington - DL1
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We have a damp tide mark appeared on the wall above the skirting boards and would like to establish the cause and the remedy costs
Darlington - DL3
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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.
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.
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