Extensions such as garage conversions will usually require supplementary damp proofing to be installed during the conversion, as the pre-existing garage will often have 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 put into 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 most likely be achieved by by using a damp proof membrane. This membrane will come in either solid or liquid form. The damp proof membrane will be put down either on top of the existing concrete floor, underneath 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 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 safeguard the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This is done by either employing damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls that are already present in the garage. Damp proofing is a part of the building regulations that the garage conversion will need to comply with, and so is it necessary to ensure that your garage conversion incorporates 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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Falmouth - TR11
Enquiry from: Charlotte K
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rising damp on the exterior walls of a semidetached house. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 rooms property type: semi detached please ca...
Falmouth - TR11
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damp patch on basement bedroom ceiling are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: terrace please call to appoint
Falmouth - TR11
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i think i have rising damp on a section of my back living room wall. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms please call to appoint
Falmouth - TR11
Enquiry from: Jill H
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survey for damp issues in my house . 2 problems one penetrating damp and other potential rising damp. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 ro...
Falmouth - TR11
Enquiry from: Jane M
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I think I may have some dry rot under my tiled kitchen floor. The floor would have to be removed the floor treated and repaired
Camborne - TR14
Enquiry from: Christian S
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Mould on walls appearing in multiple rooms. Full house building survey less than 1 year ago shows only minimal damp in the old cottage.
Camborne - TR14
Enquiry from: Clive B
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we have two cold rooms in the bungalow on opposite corners of the building with condensation and mould and one room when it rains constantly and heavy mist /drizzle we get a wet area in the corner on...
Redruth - TR16
Enquiry from: Chris H
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Small area of wall, rising damp in solid wall
Helston - TR13
Enquiry from: Caroline C
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I NEED TO get a rising damp problem done as soon as possible please i had a builder look today definately needs doing . front wall back wall inside .my mobile 778577xxxx Please can you do as soon as...
Helston - TR13
Enquiry from: Harriet K
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damp survey required for old property that is showing signs of damp
Helston - TR13
Enquiry from: Greg W
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Not sure what needs to be done but have damp area on one side of gable end wall.
Helston - TR13
Enquiry from: Peter C
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House was re-developed in 2003. I purchased the house in 2007. In 2012 I had a Engineered Wooden Floor laid. In the last few years the end edges of the planks have started to go darker which I interpr...
Camborne - TR14
Enquiry from: Monica P
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noticed dampness on the ceiling in one of the bedroom. please can you check and give me a free quote to sort this. thanks are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need d...
Redruth - TR15
Enquiry from: Thomas D
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Investigate & identify damp issues in the lounge under window, kitchen (around window, in some of the cupboards and mainly on one wall), bathroom, and bedroom (outside wall, mainly around window).
Camborne - TR14
Enquiry from: Michael W
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Porch interior walls damp proofing
Helston - TR13
Enquiry from: Alex F
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Inspection into source of damp on external wall
Penryn - TR10
Enquiry from: Tanya B
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I’m looking to buy 101 the terrace for my disabled daughter. I need a survey and work carried out to resolve the damp issues. Can you help?
Truro - TR4
Enquiry from: Lorna B
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I have damp coming through on my front wall and haven't been able to pinpoint the cause
Camborne - TR14
Enquiry from: Will C
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Damp proof course Hack off, rubbish removal, skirtings, cavity membrane, plaster board, skim finish / specialist render system.
Helston - TR13
Enquiry from: David L
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Free quote for making good interior wall suffering bad rising damp. Please contact me to discuss.
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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!
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.
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