Extensions such as garage conversions will usually require additional damp proofing to be added as part of conversion, as the existing garage typically 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. Furthermore, the roof of the garage conversion will require water proofing. The damp proofing of the floor of the garage conversion will often be performed by utilising 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 a few garages, the walls have already been damp proofed, but this might have to be improved as part of the conversion to be able to adhere to current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed to be able to protect the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This can be done by either implementing 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 should comply with, and so 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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Fairford (population 3,236) is a town in Gloucestershire, England. The town hinges on the Cotswold hills on the River Coln, 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Cirencester, 4 miles (6.4 kilometres) west of Lechlade and 9 miles (14 kilometres) north of Swindon. Nearby are RAF Fairford as well as the Cotswold Water Park.
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Cirencester, Fairford, Lechlade - GL7
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Hi there I am a PA for an owner of an 18th Centry barn in Ewen (GL7) and he has a tunnel that connectors his properties that has some damp issues and we are looking for someone to come and look at...
Cirencester, Fairford, Lechlade - GL7
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We have rising damp in a modern wall extension to an old wall. Plaster is badly damaged and will need making good. The affected area is approx 2m long on an external wall.There is also a small area in...
Cirencester, Fairford, Lechlade - GL7
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Bricked up door showing signs of internal condensation/damp in wall. Some signs of external wear of cement around current DPC. Initial inspection to assess extent of problem then advice and work to re...
Cirencester, Fairford, Lechlade - GL7
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extension small kitchen there is condensation on the ceiling and maybe it's some kind of small leak are you the property owner: relative of owner how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms pr...
Cirencester, Fairford, Lechlade - GL7
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We have been experiencing some black mould in the corner of a downstairs bedroom. Initially I thought this was due to the window not being opened enough. This situation has been rectified over the p...
Cirencester, Fairford, Lechlade - GL7
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We have been experiencing some black mould in the corner of a downstairs bedroom. Initially I thought this was due to the window not being opened enough. This situation has been rectified over the p...
Cirencester, Fairford, Lechlade - GL7
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we are looking to put an offer on this property, however there appears to be damp throughout. we want to assess the costs required first. how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 5+ rooms property ty...
Cirencester, Fairford, Lechlade - GL7
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I have damp in the bathroom (causing mould and peeling paint) and would like someone to come and take a look to establish the problem and potential costs to rectify please.
Cirencester, Fairford, Lechlade - GL7
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grade 2 listed cottage empty many years, various area of rising damp on ground floor where walls are especially thick, plus around window in kitchen, that needs attention soon as viable. i am design...
Cirencester, Fairford, Lechlade - GL7
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Hello. Lots of black mould on ensuite bathroom ceiling - needs removing. Bathroom is approx 4ft by 7ft How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 Rooms Are you the property owner: Tenant (with perm...
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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.
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.
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!
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