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Building work | Damp Proofing in Brighton
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Extensions including garage conversions will typically require additional damp proofing to be added during the conversion, as the pre-existing garage routinely has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not built to conform to building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing should be put into walls and floors. In addition, 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 using a damp proof membrane. This membrane will 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 might need to be improved as part of the conversion in order to comply with current building regulations. The walls will need to be damp proofed in order to safeguard the brickwork from rotting slowly as moisture sets in. This can be done by either employing 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 should adhere to, and so is it vital to make sure 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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Lancing is a village and civil parish in the Adur district of West Sussex, England. Positioned on the western side of the Adur Valley, it rests on a part of the narrow central section of the Sussex coastal plain between Sompting, Shoreham-by-Sea and Coombes. With the omission of definitive suburban areas, it is possible that the village has the largest undivided town cluster in Britain. Nonetheless, Lancing's economy is regularly understood as basic to the Brighton, Worthing and Littlehampton conurbation. With a population of around 19000 covering 3.65 square miles, the large bulk of its land has been settled on. Discovered in the village are mid-rise seaside metropolitan homes, farms, and wildlife reserves on northern chalk downs, and the oldest non-religious buildings go back to 1500 CE. In the middle of the 19th century, the village worked as a popular seaside resort, gaining particular acknowledgment from members of the gentry because of its secluded nature. After the Second World War, the village's traditional market garden that formed a notable element of the economy decreased after diets became progressively exotic and food was sourced on a more international scale. As a result, the town started to prioritise housing, with quick growth taking place in between 1945 and 1970. Also, a business park, occupied by a number of regional and national businesses, is a major contributor to the economy, and the village has an exclusive registrar for registering share transfers for several of the nation's largest banks and public limited companies. Lancing is the home of Shoreham Tollbridge, which is a Grade II * listed building. It was the last tollbridge to be used in Sussex. For all your home upgrades, make sure to make use of dependable specialists in Lancing to make particular of quality.
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Lancing - BN15
Enquiry from: Hayley W
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I am looking to purchase the above property and the homebuyers report has cited damp I would like to know how much it will cost me to fix the problem before I exchange contracts.
Lancing - BN15
Enquiry from: Miles P
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We have damp coming through a ceiling in our lounge and condensation through a chimney flue in our kitchen. We recently bought the house and it was empty for 18 months. Unsure if there is an issue or ...
Lancing - BN15
Enquiry from: Abanoub M
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Require damp clearing and damp proofing for 2 bed single floor bungolow. Potential damp proofing in loft
Lancing - BN15
Enquiry from: Ross D
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struggling with poor ventilation in our old house. getting mould in bedrooms and kitchen walls and cupboards. no windows in kitchen and extractor fan doesn’t seem to exit the house anywhere. really ...
Worthing - BN14
Enquiry from: Warwick D
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We have a bungalow and we are having a damp problem in one of our bedrooms The black spots are appealing on our ceiling along the cornices. I have tried to seal the area without success so would ap...
Hove - BN3
Enquiry from: Peter D
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Told i have damp in the ceiling and walls
Brighton - BN2
Enquiry from: Darren K
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Damp inspection and survey with quote for repair if needed
Brighton - BN2
Enquiry from: Fergal R
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Previous issues with penetrating damp in property, cracked firewall now fixed. Still issues with condensation and we need positive input ventilation system installed.
Worthing - BN11
Enquiry from: Julie W
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damp, mould, salt deposits
Worthing - BN11
Enquiry from: Michele G
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Black mould around the walls in the ground floor flat and mould on new staircase in upstairs flat.
Hove - BN3
Enquiry from: Jodie H
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a quote/survey of potential damp works/a leak found on a property i am trying to buy thank you how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 rooms property type: terrace are you the property owner: o...
Brighton - BN2
Enquiry from: Natasha P
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damp assessment and quote are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: terrace please call to appoint
Brighton - BN2
Enquiry from: Taylor B
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several internal walls on the south facing wall of my house have paint peeling off and feel damp. in the past i have used special paints etc but it always comes back. i would be grateful to know how i...
Hove - BN3
Enquiry from: Tom A
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Survey of penetrating damp in spare bedroom wall. And quote for work to be done.
Hove - BN3
Enquiry from: Leighton K
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We own a flat which is rented out 39 Prinsep Road we own the freehold on the building and there fore responsible for the brick work and maintenance of the building call me to discuss more
Hove - BN3
Enquiry from: Mark R
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I appear to have penetrating damp on an exterior bedroom wall
Hove - BN3
Enquiry from: Alexa M
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i need a quote for rendering works needed on the outside of the house to stop the damp coming through for a sale. am happy to pay for the quote and will then pass on the details to the buyer.
Hove - BN3
Enquiry from: Chris S
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Hi there, I've got an issue with damp in my flat (1 bed flat in a converted house, I'm on the top floor). We had a few roof leaks which happened during and after I had completely renovated the flat...
Hove - BN3
Enquiry from: George R
Start Date: Immediate
Penetrating damp from an outside wall that comes from the roof and chimney. It is affecting plasterboard.
Brighton - BN2
Enquiry from: Philip J
Start Date: Immediate
we are after a damp survey to be carried out in our 3 bed bungalow. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 5+ rooms property type: detached 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.
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.
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.
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