Extensions such as garage conversions will often require extra damp proofing to be installed through the conversion, as the pre-existing garage will typically have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not designed to conform to building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will have to be added to 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 usually be achieved by utilising 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 if 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 should be damp proofed in order to protect the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This is done 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, and so is it vital 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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The London Borough of Hackney is a north east London Borough inside Inner London in the United Kingdom. Southern and eastern parts of the borough are popularly, but unofficially, regarded as being part of east London, with northern and western areas considered to belong to north London. The London Plan, issued by the Greater London Authority, assigns entire boroughs to sub-regions for statutory monitoring, engagement and resource allocation purposes. The most recent 2011 iteration of this strategy assigns Hackney to the 'East' sub-region, whilst the 2008 and 2004 versions assigned the borough to 'North' and 'East' sub-regions respectively.
Hackney is bounded by Islington to the west, Haringey towards the north, Waltham Forest to the north-east, Newham to the east, Tower Hamlets to the south-east as well as the City of London to the south-west. It covers a total area of 7.36 square miles. In accordance with population estimates from 2014, the borough includes a permanent population of about 263150 people. Much of Hackney retains an inner-city character, but in such locations as Dalston large housing estates have been joined by newly developed gated communities. In South Hackney, near Victoria Park, terraced Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian housing still survives.
To the north of the borough are Upper Clapton and Lower Clapton, Stamford Hill and Stoke Newington. Light industries within the area surrounding the River Lea employ over 3000 personnel. Some of the area was made use of for the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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i am in the process of acquiring the property. the surveyor has spotted instances of rising damp in external, party and internal walls. i wish for a full survey to be concluded including an itemised l...
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London - N1
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i have had a homebuy report produced that identified rising or penetrating dampness in the internal walls. i would like to have an estimate of what remedial works would be needed in advance of my home...
London - N16
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I would like damp proofing . Plastering and decorating. 2 bedrooms, living room and hallway
London - N1
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There are mold spots developing around the windows and a damp smell. This is a ground floor flat in an ex local block. Please can you help? Thanks Louise Are you the property owner: Owner of the pro...
London - N16
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Mould removal on bathroom ceiling approx 8'5 x 6'8 (2.56m x 2.03m)
London - E8
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London - N16
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London - N1
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we have a mould spot of around 10 square feet on the wall in the stair case. It#s mainly of yellowish colour with two black spots in the middle. Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) ...
London - E9
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Small amount in corner of sitting room then along exterior wall of sitting room above skirting board, thick mould in corner of bedroom 1 behind wardrobe, very small amount along skirting board in smal...
London - N16
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We have had a stuructural survey for the above property indicating the need for further investigatation into rising and penetrating damp and a new damp proof course . As well as investatigation into c...
London - E8
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Mould on the ground floor. Kitchen floor distorted. Brown fungus on the walls on ground floor. New gutters, drainage. New boiler to be fitted. Roof leaking very small amounts. Chimney to be put back i...
London - E5
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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: Immediate Call To Appoint
London - E5
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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 one month Please contact to appoint
London - N1
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mould in a small room, would like to get cleaned Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 Rooms Property Type: Detached Time scale: Imm...
London - E5
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Tenant with Permission Damp Proofing to walk in wardrobe Please contact to appoint
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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.
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!
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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