Extensions including garage conversions will often require extra damp proofing to be added through the conversion, as the pre-existing garage will typically have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not manufactured to conform to building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will need to be added to walls and floors. In addition, the roof of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will most likely be performed by employing 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, 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 may need to be improved as part of the conversion in order to meet current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed in order to protect the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This can be accomplished by either utilising 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 make sure that your garage conversion makes use of 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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Deal is definitely a town in Kent, England, UK. It is placed on the English Channel 8 miles north-east of Dover as well as eight miles south of Ramsgate. It is actually a previous fishing, mining and garrison town. Tightly connected with Deal are the villages of Kingsdown, Sholden and Walmer, the latter being exactly where Julius Caesar initially came to the UK (according to the best guess by researchers).
Deal - CT14
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i have had a survey which specified damp is present which needs to be investy are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: terra...
Folkestone - CT20
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We need a survey to see the source of some rising damp.
Dover - CT15
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Chemical Damp proofing for approximately 17.5 metres around the house.
Dover - CT17
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Damp survey, various rooms showing signs of damp.
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Hi I have a rental property in Dover. The agent reports black mold on the hall wall (outside wall) and suspects the render is cracked on the outside and the issue is penetrating damp. A diagnosis and...
Dover - CT16
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damp/mould in bay window how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace please call to appoint
Folkestone - CT20
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We had the house rendered 6 years ago, we have recently noticed damp within one of our rooms.
Canterbury - CT2
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I need 2 internal walls damp proofed/tanked because of rising damp. Both walls are approx 3 meters wide each. I’m searching quotes at the moment
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hi there, we have recently had a homebuyers survey for a property we are considering buying, which identified 2 areas of damp on the ground floor. would you be able to visit the house for a look and...
Dover - CT17
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I think I have got riseing damp on one of my walls on the ground floor I checked all my drainage outside its not that I would like a expert to look at it thanks
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Rising damp in two bed house and penetrating damp.
Dover - CT15
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Ground floor damp issues, need advice
Dover - CT16
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Hi. I have what appears to be green algae on the front exterior of my property. This problem only developed after painting the house back in 2020. The internal walls at the front of the house now have...
Dover - CT15
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Hello, are you available for an inspection to quote for damp issues. Please let me know if you need any further details. Kind regards, Adam
Canterbury - CT1
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I am purchasing this property through Finns and the mortgage company have requested a damp and timber survey
Dover - CT17
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Lower ground floor has issues of damp on the wall. Require report, treatment recommendations and cost.
Dover - CT16
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Rising damp around the down stairs
Canterbury - CT1
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We rent this property and have had nothing but problems with damp and mould since moving in in October. Our Landlord isn’t doing anything and putting it down to condensation but most things in our b...
Folkestone - CT20
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Rising damp and possible wet rot in floor in some places. Quote for work needed please
Folkestone - CT19
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Prepared basement area now clear of dryrotten wood. Looking for a price to spray the brickwork !
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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.
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!
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