Extensions such as garage conversions will usually require extra damp proofing to be added through 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 added to walls and floors. Furthermore, the roof of the garage conversion will require water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will most likely be performed by 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 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 will have already been damp proofed, but this might have to be updated as part of the conversion to be able to meet 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 done by either utilising 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 should adhere to, and so is it important to make sure that your garage conversion makes use of 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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Kendal, anciently referred to as Kirkby within Kendal or even Kirkby Kendal, is seen as a marketplace town and civil parish inside the South Lakeland District of Cumbria, England. Historically in Westmorland, it's 22 miles (35 km) north of Lancaster and 50 miles (80 km) south of Carlisle, about the River Kent, and possesses an overall total resident populace of 28,586, making it the third largest settlement in Cumbria, behind Carlisle and Barrow in Furness.
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Karl M
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Have damp behind a wall which is possible coming from the internal waste pipe being a void in tbe wall. The waste pipe has been checked from above and it seems there isn't an issue. However under the ...
Kendal - LA9
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Hi there. My partner and are in Kendal and have an offer accepted on a house. Structural survey has brought up some damp, possibly related to bathroom above, but sellers denying any damp. Ideally we�...
Kendal - LA9
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Hello, I've just moved into a property with my partner which had some damp issues highlighted on the survey. We are looking to renovate the basement to make it habitable so would like to get some a...
Kendal - LA9
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Damp walls around a gable wall window ( that doesn’t open) Whit furry mild now appearing on the wall.
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Robert F
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We recently bought a house with a small kitchen. After moving in we noticed the external wall always felt cold, the paint halfway up is crumbling/chalky and any cupboards touching that wall are making...
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Mark M
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hi my home buyers survey has identified elevated moitsure levels on ground and first floor of front elevation. property is 4.5m wide. has cavity wall insulation. external walls are rendered. could yo...
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Mar G
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we have damp on the top of the wall, in a small room (the top one). it's a semi-attached house. please, could you help us? are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need...
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Daniel W
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i've identified a few places in my house where mould is starting to collect. i also need advice on ventilation in the bathroom. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you ...
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Patrick L
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Basement waterproofing / damp proofing
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Georgia d
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hi, i am buying this property and the home buyers survey has shown damp - particuarly rising damp in the stone walls. it is an old terraced property. i would like to get a quote for the work that woul...
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Tom H
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Damp course proofing in front room
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Amy G
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we would like to check some of our external walls where we believe there may be a damp issue and sort a solution if applicable are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you n...
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Alice M
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Hi, I am buying the above property and recently had a home buyers survey which showed some issues with damp in multiple rooms around the ceilings and chimney stack. Most of it appears dry but some h...
Kendal - LA8
Enquiry from: Simon T
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survey of mould causes in living room. suggested action to solve the problem. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 5+ rooms property type: detach...
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Penny F
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damp problem in utility room, not sure of exact cause. 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 t...
Kendal - LA8
Enquiry from: Polly C
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i need a damp survey taking out on my 3 bedroom bungalow- 4 miles away from kendal. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 5+ rooms property type: ...
Kendal - LA9
Enquiry from: Beki W
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hi, we had a rough leak and gutter issue earlier in the year which we believe are fixed but the damage to the internal walls through damp is extreme, it has gone unnoticed whilst we've been closed. we...
Kendal - LA8
Enquiry from: Helen H
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A quote for possible damp, little outward sign of this however a recent survey has suggested high damp in two rooms, we need this checking to see if there actually is any damp, thank you
Kendal - LA8
Enquiry from: Barry H
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An initial survey to format an appropriate solution
Kendal - LA9
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Mould removal and treatment Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission)
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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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