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Building work | Damp Proofing in Cumbernauld
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Extensions including garage conversions will usually require extra damp proofing to be installed during the 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 have 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 in most cases be performed by utilising 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, 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 will have already been damp proofed, but this may have to be improved as part of the conversion in order to meet current building regulations. The walls will need to be damp proofed in order to safeguard the brickwork from rotting slowly as moisture sets in. This is performed by either employing 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 comply with, and so is it necessary to make sure that your garage conversion incorporates 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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Aquapol are the only ones that have been in touch in
Carrington - EH23
Enquiry from: Andrew M
Start Date: Immediate
damp survey - 1 bed flat - condensation are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 rooms property type: semi detached please call to appoint
Bonnyrigg - EH19
Enquiry from: Krishna R
Start Date: Immediate
Fix water leak in the bathtub and treat mould and dampness
Dalkeith - EH22
Enquiry from: Jon G
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Extensive and substantial dampness exists at low level within the walls as indicated by the very high moisture content levels in base timbers at door facings and timber skirtings. This has also result...
Bonnyrigg - EH19
Enquiry from: Lorraine M
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Damp patch on livingroom wall just above the skirting board. In the cupboard next to it there seems to be black mould. Lots of condensation on windows in the morning. Some problems with the wallpaper ...
Peebles - EH45
Enquiry from: Rosa B
Start Date: Immediate
wall in garage is bubbling and feels damp 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
Peebles - EH45
Enquiry from: David K
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2 damp areas in living room. potentially from external stairs or chimney are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: semi detac...
Silverburn - EH26
Enquiry from: Andrew A
Start Date: Immediate
hello, we moved into our house a year ago. since then, we have noticed black mould that keeps returning in our bathroom despite always having the window open with the shower on. all the windows get a...
Silverburn - EH26
Enquiry from: Sharon M
Start Date: Immediate
To check wall in kitchen for damp and to check damp proofing membrane in place
Dalkeith - EH22
Enquiry from: Belisa V
Start Date: Immediate
Dampness survey on brick wall inside conservatory. Efflorescence is visible.
Loanhead - EH20
Enquiry from: Val A
Start Date: Immediate
Iv got Damp in the 2 bedrooms
Silverburn - EH26
Enquiry from: Marc S
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looking to buy a shop. just had the commercial survey carried out. survey has identified damp isues. need first an inspection and a quotation to do what is required to deal with this. are you the ...
Dalkeith - EH22
Enquiry from: Graham W
Start Date: Immediate
check bedroom wall as there is mold 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 call to appoint
Dalkeith - EH22
Enquiry from: Graham W
Start Date: Immediate
Check mold on bedroom wall
Dalkeith - EH22
Enquiry from: Graham W
Start Date: Immediate
mold patches on bedroom wall 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
Bonnyrigg - EH19
Enquiry from: Jamie L
Start Date: Immediate
I need a survey to determine the cause of damp/ mould on the inside of my house. And also a quote for any preventative measures to stop this from reoccurring.
Silverburn - EH26
Enquiry from: Linda W
Start Date: Immediate
my back bedroom has black marks and can be wet, wallpaper is also coming off. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached please call to appoint how many rooms do you ne...
Loanhead - EH20
Enquiry from: Val A
Start Date: Immediate
we have what i think is wet walls and black mould. it is in the two bedrooms. front bedroom is worse than the back bedroom. been in the property for 3 years, apparently it has been damped proofed.. co...
Milton Bridge - EH25
Enquiry from: Judy H
Start Date: Immediate
i own a ground floor flat which at the moment has been rented out. there is now a very bad condensation problem in the bed room. i need some help on how to fix this and advice on how to stop it happen...
Loanhead - EH20
Enquiry from: Natasha N
Start Date: Immediate
Cupboard under the stairs has some kind of rising damp issue
Dalkeith - EH22
Enquiry from: Abin K
Start Date: Immediate
My conservatory has mould growth on its frames and furniture inside. Would you provide service cleaning it. Thanks!
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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!
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.
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