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Building work | Damp Proofing in Cumbernauld
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Extensions such as garage conversions will often require additional damp proofing to be added during the conversion, as the pre-existing garage will often have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not manufactured to conform to building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing should be put into walls and floors. In addition, the roof 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 employing 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 pre-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 will have already 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 is done by either implementing 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 adhere to, and so is it important to make sure 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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Cupar is a community, former royal burgh and parish in Fife, Scotland. It exists between Dundee as well as Glenrothes. According to a 2011 population price quote, Cupar had a population around 9,000, making it the 9th biggest negotiation in Fife, and the civil parish a population of 11,183 (in 2011). It is the historic county town of Fife, although the council currently rests at Glenrothes. The community is believed to have actually grown around the site of Cupar Castle, which was the seat of the sheriff and also was possessed by the earls of Fife. The area came to be a centre for judiciary as the county of Fife and as a market town providing for both cattle as well as lamb. In the direction of the latter stages of the 13th century, the burgh ended up being the site of an assembly of the three estates - clergy, the aristocracy and also citizens - organised by Alexander III in 1276 as a precursor of the Parliament of Scotland. Although created details of a charter for the modern-day town was lost, evidence recommended that this existed as one of the many properties had by the Earls of Fife by 1294. Throughout the center of the 14th century, the burgh began to pay customs on taxable incomes, which probably suggested that royal burgh status was granted at some time in between 1294 as well as 1328. The earliest file, referring to the royal burgh, was a give by Robert II in 1381 to offer a port at Guardbridge on the River Eden to assist enhance trade with Flanders. This grant was officially acknowledged by James II in 1428.
Aquapol are the only ones that have been in touch in
Cupar - KY15
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Damp patch in ceiling shower roof.
Cupar - KY15
Enquiry from: Alex M
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Builder clean with hepa filter for works completed by a joiner please Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 Rooms Property Type: Detached Plea...
Cupar - KY15
Enquiry from: Alex M
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Damaged wall from leaking shower above. Mould treatment replace wall and ceiling. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 Rooms Property Typ...
Cupar - KY15
Enquiry from: Sophie E
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My lodger has just vacated the property, but while leaving here has caused mould on the corners of the bathroom ceiling. The mould has arisen due to lack of ventilation. She has appeared to have clean...
Cupar - KY15
Enquiry from: Brian S
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Rising damp to height of about 1m on two walls at right angles.
Dundee - DD1
Enquiry from: Nadia Y
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I need opinion regarding damp in bathroom and quote for fixing
Glenrothes - KY6
Enquiry from: Robert S
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Penetrating damp at cornice height in ground floor room. The house is a listed building.
Glenrothes - KY6
Enquiry from: Martin H
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damp is in different areas of the flat, i think it’s the hall building, could you provide some information and a quote are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need da...
Glenrothes - KY6
Enquiry from: Andrew A
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The Bathroom ceiling has a lot of damp marks in the ceiling, these marks are also on the living room ceiling wall as well.
Kirkcaldy - KY1
Enquiry from: Phyllis K
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Live in an old property. The back bedroom which has an outside wall is smelling damp and some clothes have become mouldy.
Leven - KY8
Enquiry from: Penny F
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Tenant complaining of mould and damp in bedroom. ? Condensation. There does not appear to be any in sitting room or rest of flat. The last inspection came with a comment of sheets being dried over rad...
Leven - KY8
Enquiry from: Penny F
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Damp with mould/ mildew ??? In bedroom only. Suspect condensation. On last inspection it was noted that sheets were being dried on the radiators in the bedroom
Lochgelly - KY5
Enquiry from: Laura N
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Mould in bedrooms at windows
Leven - KY8
Enquiry from: Sharon S
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a free no obligatory survey for mould problem in our 2 back bedrooms are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: semi detached...
Cowdenbeath, Kelty - KY4
Enquiry from: Gillian H
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All rooms have excessive condensation on windows and either white or black mould. House is internal brick and external plasterboard so have no idea where the issue is coming from or how to solve it.
Kirkcaldy - KY2
Enquiry from: Brian W
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we had a small piece of damp appear on our bedroom wall (external) we did have a leaky roof which has since been repaired, however the mould is spreading across the wall are you the property owner: o...
Kirkcaldy - KY1
Enquiry from: Michael D
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hi, i am looking to buy the above property, there is mention of damp in the home report, is it possible for you to carry out a survey and recommendations for repair to this property? keys for the pro...
Glenrothes - KY6
Enquiry from: Martin H
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hi i seem to have damp issue in my flat and not sure why, would you be able to come out for a look and prove a quote? the property is in leslie high street, 220 thanks martin *** sent from my iphone ...
Kirkcaldy - KY1
Enquiry from: David B
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damp proof repairs required to one wall approx 5 metres long and one corner in same room are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property...
Glenrothes - KY7
Enquiry from: Irene M
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i have mould in my consevetory i was using as a bed room.i don't know if the mould comming from stone wall.or if it's rising mould from floor need sorted asap. are you the property owner: relative of ...
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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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