Extensions including garage conversions will usually require supplementary damp proofing to be installed through the conversion, as the pre-existing garage will often have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not manufactured to be in accordance with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will have to be put into walls and floors. Moreover, the roof of the garage conversion will require 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 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, 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 already been damp proofed, but this might need to be improved as part of the conversion in order 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 performed 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 important 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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Hayle is a village, civil parish as well as cargo port in west Cornwall, UK. It is positioned at the mouth of the Hayle River (which discharges into St Ives Bay) as well as is around 7 miles (11 kilometres) northeast of Penzance. Hayle church was created in 1888 from part of the now inoperative Phillack parish, with which it was later on incorporated in 1935, and bundled part of St Erth in 1937. The modern-day parish shares borders with St Ives to the west, St Erth to the south, Gwinear and Gwithian in the east, and also is bounded to the north by the Celtic Sea. Hayle's setting by the sea and its 3 miles of gold sandy beaches allowed it to establish as a vacation location. Certainly, Hayle still has much holiday lodging. The dune or Towans are the favoured area for a number of holiday towns and campers and also outdoor camping websites. The Gwithian coastline near Godrevy is picturesque as well as a popular area for water-related sports including searching, windsurfing and body-boarding.
Hayle - TR27
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Newly bought old house in St Erth. Built 1901. Survey suggests possible damp survey. However, we see no signs of or smell of damp? Even though we have stripped a room and removed skirting boards. Wou...
Hayle - TR27
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to investigate cause of damp and quote for work necessary are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 rooms property type: other please call to app...
Hayle - TR27
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we are buying a house and the homebuyer survey has raised issues with damp in one part of house. we need investigation of the issue and quotes for remedial works if needed. the vendor needs to move ...
Hayle - TR27
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Penzance - TR18
Enquiry from: Dare M
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probably need new damp course in dining room
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Kerry P
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Internal wall has rising damp I think
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Alistair P
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Looking for a quote for remedial work to resolve an issue of damp (rising damp)
Helston - TR13
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Not sure what needs to be done but have damp area on one side of gable end wall.
Penzance - TR18
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I want a quote for the cost of damp proofing for a house I am buying. Damp found near chimney stack and on ground floor
Helston - TR13
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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
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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
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Laura M
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Damproofing is required on the sea-facing exterior wall.
Helston - TR13
Enquiry from: Alex F
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Inspection into source of damp on external wall
Penryn - TR10
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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?
Penzance - TR19
Enquiry from: Daphne P
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Granite house - we have damp coming through the wall of one of our downstairs rooms. Need advice on what can be done
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
Penzance - TR18
Enquiry from: Rachel G
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Treat damp in bay window in house built 1996
Penzance - TR18
Enquiry from: Lizzie C
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need help to discover source of recent appearance of damp 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 a...
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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.
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.
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