Extensions such as garage conversions will often require additional damp proofing to be installed during the conversion, as the existing garage normally has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not designed to comply with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will need to be added to walls and floors. In addition, the roofing of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will often be performed by employing a damp proof membrane. This membrane is available 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 some garages, the walls have been damp proofed, but this may have to be updated as part of the conversion in order to comply with current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed in order to safeguard the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This can be accomplished by either applying damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls already present in the garage. Damp proofing is an integral part of the building regulations that the garage conversion will need to adhere to, therefore is it necessary 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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Waringsford - BT25
Enquiry from: Geraldine H
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I am not presently based in UK. I have a period property located in Dromore, Co. Down which has a few damp proof issues. I have the property presently on the market. However, I am now reluctant to sel...
Waringsford - BT25
Enquiry from: Fiona D
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sofa and 8 chairs collected in Hillsborough *** and delivered to Dromore
Waringsford - BT25
Enquiry from: Lisa W
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Just discovered outside storage room covered in black mould. Worst from ceiling down. Looking advice on source and removal, prevention. Thanks.
Banbridge - BT32
Enquiry from: Gordon B
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Damp appearing in corner of internal walls in kitchen/dining room
Craigavon - BT67
Enquiry from: Irene M
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Damp proof material installed on the base of my outside brick walls
Large Prk - BT26
Enquiry from: Shauneen C
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damp survey and an intrusive survey of at-risk timbers and setting out proposals for remedial action of a house in Hillsborough. The property is a 2-storey terrace period type property with 2 storey r...
Duneight - BT27
Enquiry from: Jorg H
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Hi There, I need a quote for my brick wall which is very wet.
Ballynadolly - BT28
Enquiry from: Lisa B
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Hi I have a problem with damp in my home and would like a survey to determine why it keeps reoccurring, do you cover my area and are surveys free , thanks
Ballynadolly - BT28
Enquiry from: Margaret K
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just need a damp survey for mortgage are you the property owner: owner of the property
Ballynadolly - BT28
Enquiry from: Melissa J
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To identify cause of damp on chimney breast that starts at chimney breast and rises to approximately 1.5 metres high. There is also a musty damp smell in living room.
Craigavon - BT63
Enquiry from: Connor M
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Rising damp treatment for single wall - approx 160cm in length
Craigavon - BT66
Enquiry from: Marie C
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My rental property in Lurgan has damp in an upstairs bedroom and seems to be coming through the wall at the ceiling corner and across the rest of the ceiling edges and running down the wall. It is the...
Ballynadolly - BT28
Enquiry from: Donna T
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Damp walls from the ceiling in a bedroom
Craigavon - BT63
Enquiry from: Juventine A
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Damp survey +/- appropriate repairs
Banbridge - BT32
Enquiry from: Marcin S
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Wet patch on outside wall possibly no ventilation wents,
Craigavon - BT66
Enquiry from: COLIN W
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Hello I am buying a house in 65 Gallows street in Dromore and my surveyor found some Damp and woodworm and my bank has asked for a report on this from a specialist, then once iv received the keys to ...
Belfast - BT11
Enquiry from: Bridgid R
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Survey to see if there is dampness
Craigavon - BT62
Enquiry from: Damian S
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moisture going down from ceiling near patio doors. i noticed that it might be issue with roof, becouse water condensing on felt and probably drop into cavity and room ceiling above of patio is wet and...
Belfast - BT17
Enquiry from: Anne D
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looking quote for damp in box bedroom 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
Duneight - BT27
Enquiry from: Kirsty M
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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.
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!
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