Extensions such as garage conversions will often require supplementary damp proofing to be added as part of conversion, as the existing garage will often have 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 added to walls and floors. In addition, the roof of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing of the floor of the garage conversion will often be achieved by utilising 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 whether the floor will be a solid or a floating floor. In a few garages, the walls will have already 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 should be damp proofed to be able to safeguard the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This can be accomplished by either employing damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls that are already in the garage. Damp proofing is an integral part of the building regulations that the garage conversion will need to adhere to, therefore is it vital to ensure that your garage conversion employs 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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Laurencekirk is a town in the historical region of Kincardineshire, Scotland, just off the A90 Dundee to Aberdeen highway, which bypassed it in 1985. It is carried out as part of Aberdeenshire. It is the biggest negotiation in the Howe o' the Mearns area as well as houses the regional senior high school; Mearns Academy, which was awarded the Charter Mark in 2003. Its old name was Conveth, an anglification of the Gaelic Coinmheadh, referring to a commitment to provide complimentary food and also board to passing troops. Laurencekirk remains in the valley in between capital of Garvock as well as the Cairn O' Mount. The famous site of the Johnston Tower can be seen on the peak of the Garvock. Laurencekirk was, in the past, recognized for making snuff boxes with a special type of airtight hinge (known as a "Laurencekirk hinge") designed by James Sandy. Laurencekirk Golf Club (currently defunct) initially appeared in the very early 1900s. The club closed at the time of WW2. Lewis Grassic Gibbon wrote much about The Mearns as well as the surrounding location in his book Sunset Song. A homage centre can be seen at Arbuthnott a couple of miles from Laurencekirk. Fred Urquhart dealt with the land at Laurencekirk in the Second World War, and also his narratives make use of his monitorings of rural life here.
Laurencekirk - AB30
Enquiry from: Bill M
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a quote for an inner wall where wall paper is peeling off as home report says it damp are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property typ...
Laurencekirk - AB30
Enquiry from: Danial L
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Dry rot in corner of main bedroom. Require quote for extend of issue and remedial work that is required. Time scale: Immediate
Brechin - DD9
Enquiry from: Mark T
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property smells and feels damp. it is worse on the ground floor but they are still signs of damp upstairs. black patched on walls and spores etc. floor boards under carped feel damp.
Brechin - DD9
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roof leaking (single storey) discovered mould growing in tool room - dog adventured in and spores spread over floor
Montrose - DD10
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hi, I am currently trying to buy a home, The property I found is in poor condition, the main job which I would like to get quotes from you guys and just let me know if you will be able to fix it is st...
Montrose - DD10
Enquiry from: NORMA M
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3years ago we had damproofing done by soutars of carnoustie it was on a roll looked like teabags put on the wall flimsy thin boarding on top then plastered wardrobes still have damp in them might ...
Brechin - DD9
Enquiry from: Sol F
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timber and damp survey. .
Brechin - DD9
Enquiry from: Claire G
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we would like a damp assessment to be carried out as we are having problems in two of our rooms (living room and third bedroom). the walls are wet and black mould has been appearing on them. how many ...
Montrose - DD10
Enquiry from: Taz A
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my tenants have complained about dampness in the house and i require a quote to get the problem fixed are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 ro...
Stonehaven - AB39
Enquiry from: Heather G
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Damp crawl space requires work Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 5+ Rooms Property Type: Detached Time scale: 1-3 months
Montrose - DD10
Enquiry from: Diane C
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Need cellar to be damp proofed as dampness is showing up on my Home Report , I need it completed as soon as possible as my house is up for sale. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How...
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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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