Extensions such as garage conversions will usually require additional 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 be in accordance with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing should be added to walls and floors. Furthermore, the roofing of the garage conversion will require water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will usually be performed by using 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, underneath 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 will have already been damp proofed, but this may have to be improved as part of the conversion in order to comply with current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed in order to protect the brickwork from rotting slowly as moisture sets in. This is accomplished by either using damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls already present in the garage. Damp proofing is a part of the building regulations that the garage conversion will need to adhere to, therefore is it necessary to ensure 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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Elgin is actually a past cathedral city and Royal Burgh within Moray, Scotland. It is the administrative and industrial centre for Moray. The town was created to the south of the River Lossie on the higher ground above the floodplain.
Elgin - IV30
Enquiry from: James W
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currently have 1 window in property with damp patches running the full length (top to bottom) of the window on both sides, these patches are approximately an inch to two inches in width. i also have a...
Elgin - IV30
Enquiry from: Kerry F
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Have damp in my flat. Need someone to look asap. Many thanks
Elgin - IV30
Enquiry from: Owynn M
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Every room inspected for mould & removed if found. Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 5+ Rooms Property Type: Other Please call to appoint P...
Elgin - IV30
Enquiry from: Louise D
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Black mould removed from behind toilet cistern and along bathroom ceiling and damp proofed. Black mould removed from bedroom window frame and damp proofed. Are you the property owner: Tenant (with per...
Elgin - IV30
Enquiry from: Janet G
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Diagnosis of problem. Symptoms are damp patches & appearance of mould in two large cupboards. They appear at the top and bottom mostly, with a new problem of candy-floss-like growths in one spot. Th...
Fochabers - IV32
Enquiry from: Maria S
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I am looking to see if you can complete a Damp and Timber Report for a mortgage application? I am looking to get this completed ASAP, preferable this week. Could you also please le me know about the...
Lossiemouth - IV31
Enquiry from: Sheelagh S
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Survey to see what the issue is, and then to solve damp problem on the gable end wall of my flat.
Forres - IV36
Enquiry from: Chiara M
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damp treatment quote we think we may have rising damp in our home are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: detached please ...
Lossiemouth - IV31
Enquiry from: Stuart S
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we are doing a full renovation to the property and would like a survey carried out on the remaining structure. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many rooms do ...
Lossiemouth - IV31
Enquiry from: Alison T
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damp proofing possible woodworm in roof timbers lagging roof maintenance are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 rooms property type: detached ...
Forres - IV36
Enquiry from: Charles H
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damp areas in bedrooms and under bath 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
Forres - IV36
Enquiry from: Fasil B
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We need to do a mould check on the whole building and hoping to get a quotation.
Forres - IV36
Enquiry from: Sharon S
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The attic only Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 Rooms Property Type: Detached Please call to appoint
Forres - IV36
Enquiry from: Jackie P
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Clean up in bathroom, removal of small amount of mould in a safe way as I have a mould allergy. removal of silicone around shower in shower door seals etc and replace with new. Cleaning of walls in c...
Fochabers - IV32
Enquiry from: Andrew B
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
We think we have mould in the walls in the bathroom and stairs Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 Rooms Time ...
Aberlour - AB38
Enquiry from: Jim G
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I own a flat at 206c High Street Elgin where there is an outbreak of dry rot. I am looking for the area to be treated for this problem.
Fochabers - IV32
Enquiry from: Rachel F
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Timber specialist survey on hous built circa 1850 and renovated in 1991. Timber was treated during renovation. No damp, woodworm, or rot spotted in home report, but as treatment was carried out over 2...
Aberlour - AB38
Enquiry from: Andrew J
Start Date: Immediate
To remove white mould that has form in the loft space Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 Rooms Property Type: Terrace Time scale: Less than...
Aberlour - AB38
Enquiry from: Joanna M
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Home report noted some damp to the back bedroom and below the back door. I need a survey of these issues and a quote on what any repairs would likely take. Are you the property owner: Owner of t...
Forres - IV36
Enquiry from: MARIALAURA R
Start Date: Immediate
I have a problem of a strong smell, like cat's urine, in an area of my house but nothing is visible; it looks like it comes from maybe the basement and I'm wondering if there is black mould there. I w...
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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!
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.
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.
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