Extensions including garage conversions will usually require extra damp proofing to be installed as part of conversion, as the pre-existing garage normally has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not built to comply with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will have to be put into walls and floors. Moreover, the roofing of the garage conversion will require water proofing. The damp proofing of the floor of the garage conversion will in most cases be achieved by employing a damp proof membrane. This membrane can come in either solid or liquid form. The damp proof membrane will be put down either on top of the pre-existing concrete floor, below the new floor, or as part of both, depending on if the floor will be a solid or a floating floor. In a few garages, the walls have been damp proofed, but this may have to be improved as part of the conversion in order to meet current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed to be able to safeguard the brickwork from rotting slowly as moisture sets in. This can be performed by either utilising 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 will need to adhere to, and so is it vital to ensure that your garage conversion makes use of 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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Hereford is only sixteen miles from the Welsh boundary and has now a relatively small populace of 55,800 people. It's the capital of the county Herefordshire and in spite of its historical heritage and attraction there's currently a rejuvination process covering 100 acres of land. Keeping up with the changing times is critical and having work done on your own house by vetted contractors is a superb way to obtain the most from your Hereford home.
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Hereford - HR3
Enquiry from: Robert D
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two basement rooms need tanking. our builder will be refurbishing the house in january and we would like to co-ordinate the full tanking / damp-proofing that is needed in the two basement rooms are ...
Hereford - HR3
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I believe the damp in our house is ‘Condensation damp’. We would like some one to come and access properly. There may be a leak in the roof contributing. We had the house further insulated two y...
Hereford - HR3
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survey of 1 room of the building to assess required works. 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 ca...
Hereford - HR3
Enquiry from: Sue B
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2 bedroom bungalow move to 1 bedroom Bungalow.
Hereford - HR4
Enquiry from: ROGER S
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Advise and quote for damp elimination.
Hereford - HR4
Enquiry from: Shane S
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Are you the property owner: Relative of Owner How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 5+ Rooms Property Type: Detached Time scale: Immediate Please call to appoint Are you the property owner: Rela...
Malvern - WR13
Enquiry from: Mike W
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Treat kitchen with chemical DPC
Ross-on-Wye - HR9
Enquiry from: Brian C
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Damp patches in 2 bedrooms (outside walls) Also blown plasterwork. House dated from 1832 , therefore solid walls. It has been reroofed and render repainted
Ross-on-Wye - HR9
Enquiry from: Barbara S
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I would like an expert to come and help with my damp problem , explain why it’s happening tell me what has to be done and give a quote
Malvern - WR13
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I have a problem with penetrating damp which is causing damp patches in an upstairs room and high up on the room beneath. I have an older property which has been rendered but the brickwork behind the ...
Malvern - WR13
Enquiry from: Emma B
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Already had a DPC fitted downstairs 8 months ago but the floor is still damp
Ross-on-Wye - HR9
Enquiry from: Jess P
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hello, i have peeling paint and plaster in the bedroom of my flat which i let out. the tenant that has moved out today has not looked after the flat very well. it smells damp and the paint and plaste...
Ross-on-Wye - HR9
Enquiry from: Marie D
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Damp around the bottom of wall
Ross-on-Wye - HR9
Enquiry from: Fiona B
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Damp proof course survey of small area front of house
Malvern - WR13
Enquiry from: Philip O
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investigate damp corners of dining room and remediate . possible rising damp ? are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: det...
Ross-on-Wye - HR9
Enquiry from: Lottie A
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We moved into our house a few months ago (a red brick house built in 1905), and note damp on one wall in one of the downstairs rooms. The damp is on the inside aspect of an external wall. The outside...
Ross-on-Wye - HR9
Enquiry from: Bryn T
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damp to lower aspect of chimney and confined to one room. would like help please working out the problem and how to remedy the situation. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many roo...
Dymock, Newent - GL18
Enquiry from: Andrew B
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i have had a level 3 rics survey that has highlighted some damp issues. i want a damp survey to investigate further please
Leominster - HR6
Enquiry from: Chris J
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An extensive issue needs resolving and a new damp course/prevention measures installed.
Ledbury - HR8
Enquiry from: Richard H
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Evidence of damp in corners of the stone built cottage
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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.
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.
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