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Building work | Damp Proofing in Brighton
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Extensions such as garage conversions will often require additional damp proofing to be added during the conversion, as the pre-existing garage routinely has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not designed to conform to building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing should be put into walls and floors. Furthermore, the roofing of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing of the floor of the garage conversion will often be achieved by by using a damp proof membrane. This membrane is available 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 already been damp proofed, but this might need to be improved as part of the conversion to be able to comply with current building regulations. The walls will need to be damp proofed to be able to safeguard the brickwork from rotting slowly as moisture sets in. This is carried out 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 important part of the building regulations that the garage conversion will need to adhere to, therefore is it necessary to ensure that your garage conversion employs 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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Heathfield is a modest market town in East Sussex, England. The town lies near the junction of 2 main roads: the A267 in between Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne; and the A265 from Hawkhurst. It is practically equidistant from Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne: approximately 16 mi (26 kilometres). Traditionally, Heathfield lay on an ancient trackway (The Ridgeway), connecting the South Downs with the Weald. Its market charter was given in February 1316 during the reign of Edward II. The Wealden iron brought wealth to the town during the course of the 16th and 17th centuries; the arrival of the railway (the Cuckoo Line) in 1880 offered it another new lease of life. The latter was not a financial success and the branch line between Eridge and Polegate closed in 1968. The trackbed is now named the Cuckoo Trail, part of the National Cycle Network. The original village, referred to as Old Heathfield, is now merely part of the town, which has expanded gradually. The town runs an annual fair named the Heffle Cuckoo Fair each April, and the yearly Heathfield show happens each May in the summertime. There is an Anglo/French market called Le Marché held yearly on the August Bank Vacation and a fair that visits throughout the Summer. There is a relatively sizeable football field and a little play area. At Cross-in-Hand there is a rugby club for adults and children. Within the town, there are 2 florists, several churches, a few hair and beauty salons, 2 boutiques, an electrical store, 2 bookshops, 2 ironmongers, 5 charity stores, 2 pubs, a green grocer, a butcher, a baker, 2 antique shops, a grocery store, and a number of banks, estate agents, and restaurants. For all your home developments, make sure to identify respected experts in Heathfield to make certain of quality.
Mark responded promptly to my enquiry and made an appointment to come and look at the issue in question very soon. He ar...
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Heathfield - TN21
Enquiry from: Sandra H
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recently moved into property 2 months and see damp behind curtains, corner of property, rising from floor, cant see issues outside i. e faulty drainpipes, or water damage outside. how much does it cos...
Heathfield - TN21
Enquiry from: Charlotte A
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I need a damp survey and report. I have rising damp in some area’s of my house .. the original house dates back to 1850 but has various extensions. The damp appears inside the property where the ori...
Heathfield - TN21
Enquiry from: Sally S
Start Date: Immediate
timber and damp report for house sale. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached
Heathfield - TN21
Enquiry from: REBECCA P
Start Date: Immediate
Moving to: April Cottage, Western Road, *** - FLEX ON DATES FROM 20TH MAY *** JUNE 30 VARIOUS GARDEN POTS LARGE DINING ROOM TABLE,4 CHAIRS AND BENCH 3 SEAT SOFA, COFFEE TABLE 60 MEDIUM BOXES, LARG...
Polegate - BN26
Enquiry from: Kevin M
Start Date: Immediate
Damp survey, and possible remedial work to outside wall to bungalow. Damp and mould showing in various areas.
Eastbourne - BN22
Enquiry from: David C
Start Date: Immediate
Outside kitchen wall has rising damp, front room showing signs of damp in corner, bathroom under window showed signs of water ingress and study has black mould in corner.
Eastbourne - BN20
Enquiry from: Beth A
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For context on the property. There is a mould issue, which we suspect is partially due to the old/leak roof (freeholder is responsible for this and fixing in April). We are also looking into replacing...
Eastbourne - BN22
Enquiry from: Karen B
Start Date: Immediate
to assess if a damp proof course is needed for semi detached house are you the property owner: owner of the property
Eastbourne - BN20
Enquiry from: Gillie P
Start Date: Immediate
To make good water ingress on internal corridor and hall cupboard.
St. Leonards-on-Sea - TN37
Enquiry from: Hannah H
Start Date: Immediate
Several areas of water ingress needing attention
Eastbourne - BN22
Enquiry from: Tony C
Start Date: Immediate
We have black mould appearing on our internal walls of our bungalow.
Eastbourne - BN23
Enquiry from: Kevan B
Start Date: Immediate
Rising damp in extension best to speak with someone about it between 12.30 and 1pm
Eastbourne - BN23
Enquiry from: John S
Start Date: Immediate
Rising damp along one side of the bungalow and at the top in one place
Polegate - BN26
Enquiry from: Anna F
Start Date: Immediate
Hello we have damp / wet concrete under the laminate floors. Please could you assess and quote fir the work to fix this?
Eastbourne - BN22
Enquiry from: Sue M
Start Date: Immediate
I would like to request a survey of my property as there are two areas where damp is showing but I am concerned that there could be others where the damp course has broken down.
Eastbourne - BN22
Enquiry from: Martin S
Start Date: Immediate
was hoping to get a quote for some work i need doing. we had a wall damproofed a couple of years ago but the damp is now coming above the line that they did so have been advised we will need damp proo...
Eastbourne - BN21
Enquiry from: Dominic C
Start Date: Immediate
need a damp & timber report property type: commercial how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 5+ rooms
Bexhill-on-Sea - TN39
Enquiry from: Julie C
Start Date: Immediate
Need survey done on property
Eastbourne - BN21
Enquiry from: Chandra S
Start Date: Immediate
one of the wall of two bed rooms shows signs of damp with mould are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: semi detached plea...
St. Leonards-on-Sea - TN38
Enquiry from: Sophie D
Start Date: Immediate
we have acquired the above property through part exchange and have had a damp survey done and need a specialist to quote for the repairs. please call me to discuss further are you the property owner...
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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.
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!
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