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 be in accordance with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will have to be added to walls and floors. Moreover, 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 employing a damp proof membrane. This membrane is available 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 whether the floor will be a solid or a floating floor. In a few garages, the walls have already been damp proofed, but this might have to be improved as part of the conversion in order to comply with current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed in order to safeguard the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This is accomplished by either employing damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls that are already present in the garage. Damp proofing is an integral part of the building regulations that the garage conversion will need to adhere to, and so is it important to ensure 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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Ipswich town features a population of over 138,000 and is located in Suffolk around the estuary of the River Orwell. The large town is the third most populated area in the East of England. A considerable amount of restoring has taken place over the last 10 years, in particular around the waterfront and the industrial dock has been changed into a residential and commercial centre. For your own household development quotations, complete our online form and review companies in Ipswich today.
Ipswich - IP4
Enquiry from: Steve A
Start Date: Immediate
Damp detected on the ground floor of an end-of-terrace property that I am looking to purchase. Now looking to fully investigate the level of damp and the estimated cost to remedy it.
Ipswich - IP1
Enquiry from: Irene H
Start Date: Immediate
Front of house and side of house. House is a Victorian semi
Ipswich - IP7
Enquiry from: Helen S
Start Date: Immediate
rising damp on side of chimney breast 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
Ipswich - IP5
Enquiry from: Damion P
Start Date: Immediate
i have mould on a bedroom wall are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: other please call to appoint
Ipswich - IP3
Enquiry from: Andrew W
Start Date: Immediate
we are in the process of buying the old post office, honey tye. the survey has revealed areas of damp in 3 areas downstairs and we would like to arrange a damp survey to understand the full extent of...
Ipswich - IP1
Enquiry from: MARK P
Start Date: Immediate
Damp course needs reinstating
Ipswich - IP3
Enquiry from: Michelle H
Start Date: Immediate
Mould / damp present upstairs and downstairs in the same corner
Ipswich - IP3
Enquiry from: Michelle H
Start Date: Immediate
Mould / damp present upstairs and downstairs in the same corner
Ipswich - IP6
Enquiry from: Kirsty C
Start Date: Immediate
Would like to know if mould is an issue in our home. We have a three week old baby so would like confirmation we are mould free. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many rooms do yo...
Ipswich - IP3
Enquiry from: Rose G
Start Date: Immediate
Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 Rooms Property Type: Semi detached Please call to appoint
Ipswich - IP2
Enquiry from: Steven T
Start Date: Immediate
Removal of black mould on walls and ceiling in bathroom (8' x 5', ceiling height: 7'6"). installation of ventilation fan. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property
Ipswich - IP2
Enquiry from: Lynda H
Start Date: Immediate
Hello There is mould on the bedroom walls in the childrens bedroom. We have purchased a dehumidifier but it is not helping. Need advice please. Thank you Lynda Harris Are you the property owner: Own...
Ipswich - IP2
Enquiry from: Ralph W
Start Date: Less than one month
Mould removal from loft space Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 Rooms Property Type: Detached Time scale: Immediate Please call to appoi...
Ipswich - IP1
Enquiry from: Michael G
Start Date: Immediate
1 bedroom flat has mould growth and I believe this is connected to my health.
Ipswich - IP3
Enquiry from: Margaret P
Start Date: Immediate
Treatment of mould growing on the lower wall at the back of an inbuilt wardrobe. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 Rooms Property Type:...
Ipswich - IP2
Enquiry from: Kira R
Start Date: Immediate
Mould removal
Ipswich - IP2
Enquiry from: Kira R
Start Date: Immediate
Mould removed from walls floor windows and sills and wardrobe and bedside cabinets Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 Rooms Property Ty...
Ipswich - IP4
Enquiry from: Alex C
Start Date: Less than one month
plaster fallen off to brickwork small section of downstairs wall and another lump plaster fallen off at bottom of stairs. not sure if cause is damp...its an Victorian terrace. no tide mark stains o...
Ipswich - IP8
Enquiry from: P
Start Date: Immediate
Lead work
Ipswich - IP8
Enquiry from: Jamie H
Start Date: Immediate
Black mould removal, several patches on bedroom ceiling
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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!
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.
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