Extensions such as garage conversions will typically require extra damp proofing to be added during the conversion, as the existing garage will typically have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not designed to be in accordance with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will need to be put into walls and floors. In addition, the roof of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will often be performed 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, below 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 already been damp proofed, but this might have to be updated as part of the conversion in order to meet current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed to be able to protect the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This can be performed by either applying 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 comply with, therefore is it vital to ensure that your garage conversion incorporates 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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Hythe is a modest coastal market town on the edge of Romney Marsh, in the District of Shepway on the south coast of Kent in England. Hythe can be found on the northern terminus of the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, which runs alongside the coast. Opening in 1927, the trains run on a gauge measuring 380 millimetres and the track is roughly 14 miles long. According to the 2011 Census, Hythe has a permanent resident population of around 14516. The town's name refers to the Old English term meaning 'Haven' or 'Landing Place'. Located in the town is a broad range of medieval and Georgian era structures, not to forget the Saxon and Norman age church on the hill and a Victorian seafront boardwalk. Hythe was a settlement that was guarded by two castles at one point in its history, referring to Saltwood Castle and Lympne Castle. As a crucial Clinique Port, Hythe used to have a vibrant harbour, which has vanished over the past 300 years as a result of silting. The Town Hall, previously a Guildhall, was erected in 1794, with its fireplace being developed by the Adam Brothers. Around the present Farmers' Market that is held in the town every 2nd and fourth Saturday of the month, Hythe's medieval market used to occur in Market Square, which is now referred to as Red Lion Square. There countless social and sporting activities available to residents through gardening, horse riding, bowling, tennis, cricket, football, squash and sailing clubs. For all of your house upgrades, make certain to make use of dependable contractors in Hythe to make certain of quality.
Hythe - CT21
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advice from our surveyor's structural building report: both the old and more modern damp-proof course are not effective as we located higher than normal levels of rising damp in all through lounge wal...
Hythe - CT21
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damp on second floor by window how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 rooms are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms please call to ...
Romney Marsh - TN29
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I would be very grateful if you could visit to assess a damp problem by the front door and living room for the property
Dover - CT17
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i have a damp wall in my conservatory and would need some advice and repair.
Dover - CT17
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Damp under the front bay, in the kitchen and the back toilet
Folkestone - CT20
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We need a survey to see the source of some rising damp.
Dover - CT15
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Chemical Damp proofing for approximately 17.5 metres around the house.
Dover - CT17
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Damp survey, various rooms showing signs of damp.
Dover - CT17
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Hi I have a rental property in Dover. The agent reports black mold on the hall wall (outside wall) and suspects the render is cracked on the outside and the issue is penetrating damp. A diagnosis and...
Folkestone - CT20
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We had the house rendered 6 years ago, we have recently noticed damp within one of our rooms.
Folkestone - CT19
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hi there, we have recently had a homebuyers survey for a property we are considering buying, which identified 2 areas of damp on the ground floor. would you be able to visit the house for a look and...
Dover - CT17
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I think I have got riseing damp on one of my walls on the ground floor I checked all my drainage outside its not that I would like a expert to look at it thanks
Dover - CT17
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Rising damp in two bed house and penetrating damp.
Dover - CT15
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Ground floor damp issues, need advice
Ashford - TN23
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Damp proofing to treat rising damp
Dover - CT15
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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
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I am purchasing this property through Finns and the mortgage company have requested a damp and timber survey
Dover - CT17
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Lower ground floor has issues of damp on the wall. Require report, treatment recommendations and cost.
Canterbury - CT1
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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...
Folkestone - CT20
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Rising damp and possible wet rot in floor in some places. Quote for work needed please
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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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