Extensions including garage conversions will usually require supplementary 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 conform to building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will need to be put into walls and floors. Additionally, 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 utilising a damp proof membrane. This membrane will come in either solid or liquid form. The damp proof membrane will be placed down either on top of the 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 some garages, the walls have already been damp proofed, but this might need to be improved as part of the conversion to be able to comply with current building regulations. The walls will need to be damp proofed in order to safeguard the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This is accomplished by either utilising 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 will need to comply with, and so is it vital to make sure that your garage conversion incorporates 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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Dalry is a small town in the Garnock Valley in Ayrshire, Scotland. Drakemyre is a northern suburban area. Dalry (from Scottish Gaelic Dail Ruighe, meaning 'the haugh at the slope') is a tiny negotiation on the Rye Burn. Its background has signs of early occupants in the location; the remains of an ancient fort, constructed from three concentric round wall surfaces, can be discovered on the top of Carwinning Hill to the North of Dalry, west of the B784 to Largs.
Dalry - KA24
Enquiry from: Christopher Y
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need a survey done to see where damp is coming from are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms please call to appoint
Dalry - KA24
Enquiry from: Lynn W
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mould cleaned from ceiling and 3 long windows in one bedroom. small area partly on walls where wardrobe is too. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofi...
Kilmarnock - KA1
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Hi. Think we have rising damp, looking for a quiet fix.
Irvine - KA11
Enquiry from: Reece B
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Need a damp survey to tell if there’s a problem within upstairs and down stairs bathroom
Kilmarnock - KA1
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Water damp mould please can you call me and let me know the information and I’m looking for a free quote
Kilmarnock - KA1
Enquiry from: Saleem Y
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Hello I am looking for some damp proof repair works at a flat situated at 73 Munro avenue kilmarnock
Kilmarnock - KA1
Enquiry from: Dawn M
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Rising damp on the living room wall..damp on the living room ceiling and also damp in the hallway think it's caused by a canopy above the front door
Kilmarnock - KA1
Enquiry from: Mary L
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Dwarf wall in conservatory appears to have rising damp
Galston - KA4
Enquiry from: Kieran Y
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Previous damp issues (hopefully resolved) but still high humidity in house and worried of further issues.
Kilmarnock - KA1
Enquiry from: Patricia T
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Inspection needed as moisture readings little high
Kilmarnock - KA3
Enquiry from: Josephine O
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Not sure at this point what is needing done. Really need someone to call and look at the area and give expert advice on next steps.
Kilmarnock - KA3
Enquiry from: Susan B
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Dampness / condensation in bathroom and kitchen.
Kilmarnock - KA1
Enquiry from: Lana M
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A large wet patch has appeared in the corner of the bedroom wall overnight in a rental property. Looking for someone to come out and resolve the issue.
Kilmarnock - KA1
Enquiry from: Kerry M
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Damp proofing to get rid of Mould in kitchen and bedroom
Kilmarnock - KA1
Enquiry from: Georgina B
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there’s a patch of damp in the living room, fairly certain it’s ingress from an external wall are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms ...
Ardrossan - KA22
Enquiry from: Andrea R
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To check were the dampness is coming from
Kilmarnock - KA3
Enquiry from: Alistair R
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i have a couple of rooms that have a problem with water behind the walls. they are plasterboard walls, and i'd like to see if the water can be blocked and have the plaster replaced. i work from home ...
Kilmarnock - KA1
Enquiry from: Amanda C
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damp walls in extension,slight mould. Not sure if it is possibly rising damp,coming from roof.
Kilwinning - KA13
Enquiry from: Annette W
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i work for a letting agency and it looks like we have some issues with rising damp in the property. looking for a quote to fix. are you the property owner: relative of owner how many rooms do you nee...
West Kilbride - KA23
Enquiry from: Sandra M
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my cloths and some parts of the front bedroom seem to getting mouldy are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: other please ...
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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.
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.
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.
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