Extensions including garage conversions will often require additional damp proofing to be added through the conversion, as the existing garage will often have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not built to be in accordance with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing should be added to walls and floors. Moreover, the roof of the garage conversion will require water proofing. The damp proofing of the floor of the garage conversion will most likely be achieved by utilising 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 whether the floor will be a solid or a floating floor. In some garages, the walls have been damp proofed, but this may 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 in order to safeguard the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This is carried out by either utilising damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls that are 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 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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The seaside town of Herne Bay can be found on the North coast of Kent, in South East England. The town, found only 10 miles from the traditional City of Canterbury, includes a population of 35, 188 plus a populace density of 11.3 people per hectare. If you're thinking about strengthening your property in the future, be sure to compare and contrast quotations from local, vetted specialists to get the best price for the work you would like completed.
Herne Bay - CT6
Enquiry from: John R
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Customers description : Insulate between floorboards on first floor farmhouse. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 Rooms Property Type: S...
Herne Bay - CT6
Enquiry from: Todd F
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I'm in the process of our buying the house but have been requested to have a damp report done on the property. The house itself seems free from damp apart from the damaged gutter round the back it see...
Margate - CT9
Enquiry from: Phoebe F
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Hi, I have what looks to be dry rot in a basement cupboard in an old house in Margate, CT9. I have tried scraping it all off and treating it with masonry dry rot treatment. It seems to be comin...
Dover - CT15
Enquiry from: Caroline P
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Chemical Damp proofing for approximately 17.5 metres around the house.
Canterbury - CT2
Enquiry from: Pierino M
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I need 2 internal walls damp proofed/tanked because of rising damp. Both walls are approx 3 meters wide each. I’m searching quotes at the moment
Dover - CT15
Enquiry from: Caroline P
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Ground floor damp issues, need advice
Dover - CT15
Enquiry from: Adam W
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Hello, are you available for an inspection to quote for damp issues. Please let me know if you need any further details. Kind regards, Adam
Canterbury - CT1
Enquiry from: Sam S
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I am purchasing this property through Finns and the mortgage company have requested a damp and timber survey
Canterbury - CT1
Enquiry from: Jay D
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We rent this property and have had nothing but problems with damp and mould since moving in in October. Our Landlord isn’t doing anything and putting it down to condensation but most things in our b...
Canterbury - CT2
Enquiry from: Gavin S
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Inspection , remediation recommendations and possible installation
Canterbury - CT1
Enquiry from: Michael D
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a few areas in my basement showing damps
Faversham - ME13
Enquiry from: Lindsay D
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we are selling and want a damp survey and maybe carry out remedial work, are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: terrace p...
Sheerness - ME12
Enquiry from: Rita B
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damp patch on outside 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
Sheerness - ME12
Enquiry from: Craig P
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i have 2 properties with damp issues one has mold to downstairs bay window and lower walls also room upstairs has mold on walls the other property is a rental in which Im the landlord its currentl...
Margate - CT9
Enquiry from: Hendri E
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Hello! Can you please come inspect and quote for damp proofing at our flat in Margate?
Ramsgate - CT12
Enquiry from: Tyrrell M
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Rising damp downstairs in all external walls. Damp in all upstairs rooms on external walls. Needs to be investigated, a solution and resolution.
Dover - CT15
Enquiry from: Julie B
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to get quote for possibly rising damp in bedroom 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
Sheerness - ME12
Enquiry from: David T
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Damp proofing my ground floor apartment
Canterbury - CT4
Enquiry from: Elizabeth E
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i had a damp course put in last year but since all the rain i have terrible damp (halfway up front walk). i need to establish what is causing it. i like someone to assess for me and suggest remedial m...
Faversham - ME13
Enquiry from: Sheila M
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the basement of a 4 storey victorian terraced house, converted by previous owners to a 2 roomed home office. purchased by us 8 years ago and until recently in constant use. each room of the basement ...
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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.
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.
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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