Extensions including garage conversions will usually require extra damp proofing to be added as part of conversion, as the pre-existing garage will typically have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not designed to be in accordance with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will have to be put into walls and floors. Moreover, the roofing of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will most likely be performed by by using 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 pre-existing concrete floor, below 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 been damp proofed, but this might have 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 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 a part of the building regulations that the garage conversion should adhere to, therefore is it necessary to ensure that your garage conversion employs appropriate 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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Emsworth is a small town in Hampshire on the south coast of England, near the border of West Sussex. It lies at the north end of an arm of Chichester Harbour, a sizeable and shallow inlet from the English Channel. Adjacent to Emsworth is Thorney Island. The River Ems, which is named after the village and not, as is often assumed, the town being named after the river, passes into the Slipper millpond. The mill itself is now made use of as offices. According to the 2011 Census, the town has a permanent resident population of around 9492 people. Emsworth proliferated throughout the 20th century, reaching a population of about 5000 by the middle of the century after having around 2000 locals in the 19th century. The 1000th house in Emsworth was constructed in 1953. In the 1960s, substantial parts of the area were developed with a mix of cottage and terraced housing. In 1906, building started on the post office, with local cricketer George Wilder laying an etched brick. The renamed Emsworth Recreation Ground dates from 1909 and is the present home of Emsworth Cricket Club, which was established in 1811 and celebrated its Bicentennial in 2011. It was marked with a Grand Match versus the MCC. Cricket in Emsworth has been played at the same ground, Cold Harbour Lawn, since 1761. In the 19th century, the town had as many as 30 bars and beer houses. The village has a basin for modest luxury yachts and fishing boats, which fills at high tide and can be cleared through a sluice at low tide. For all your home improvements, be sure to identify reliable contractors in Emsworth to make certain of quality.
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Emsworth - PO10
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Damp proofing of 2 ground floor rooms and dampness check of 2 bedrooms on the first floor
Emsworth - PO10
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Hi, I am due to complete purchase on a property on the 17th May and I know it has issues with rising damp. Can I arrange for a survey/quote for anytime after the 20th May please? Thanks, Sacha
Emsworth - PO10
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Quote for damp - possibly rising damp? In bedroom
Seaview - PO34
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Damp proofing, 2 sides of detached property and 4 internal walls
Southsea - PO5
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I need a damp and timber survey completed on a 2 bed terraced house I am purchasing . The house has an issue in one of the bedrooms upstairs of penetrating damp and spotting in another room which lead...
Portsmouth - PO3
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This is a PRE purchase survey - two bedrooms have signs of damp. I'd like to know the cause, cost and timeline to resolve.
Bognor Regis - PO21
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Full damp and timber report required for mortgage company. Property is empty and keys are with local agent. Address is Flat 1, Gothic House The Steyne, Bognor Regis, ***
Portsmouth - PO2
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Damp corner of bay, getting worse currently 1.2 meters up the wall. suspect cavity or air brick is blocked.
Gosport - PO12
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We have had damp coiurse done to 90% of our house downstairs, but now are selling the house to our "new build developer" there survey has found rising damp on a small section near the front door. I ha...
Bognor Regis - PO21
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a full damp report needed
Southsea - PO4
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Damp in bay window or living area. Please could I request a free damp survey to identify the issue.
Hayling Island - PO11
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i have damp on the wall next to my patio doors. i would like to understand cause of the dampness and treat it. i have recently had the outside rendered walls of the house repainted. the affected area ...
Bognor Regis - PO21
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Just had a Level 2 homebuyers survey completed, and damp issues have been flagged. Looks like there is no damp proofing in the external rear wall and internal walls may need treating.
Bognor Regis - PO21
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Rising damp in kitchen to be fixed. Damp on chimney breast and other wall. Plus damp through ceiling from upstairs bedroom.
Chichester - PO19
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Possibly damp proof course to one solid brick wall
Bognor Regis - PO21
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Damp patch on an internal ground floor wall to be investigated
Lee-on-the-Solent - PO13
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We have noticed what we think is penetrating damp on our kitchen wall and would like confirmation and advice on how best to deal with it.
Chichester - PO20
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apparent penetrating damp near ground floor windows, appearing this winter for the first time. damp patches on inside of walls growing bigger. also mould around the actual windows. inspection requires...
Southsea - PO4
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Wet walls around the flat
Bognor Regis - PO21
Enquiry from: Julian W
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Risking damp 2 bedrooms need it dealing with please blackened walls and damp walls with tide mark
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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.
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.
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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