Extensions including garage conversions will typically require extra damp proofing to be added through the conversion, as the existing garage normally has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not designed to conform to building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will have to be put into walls and floors. Moreover, the roofing of the garage conversion will require water proofing. The damp proofing of the floor of the garage conversion will in most cases be achieved by 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 may have to be improved as part of the conversion in order to meet 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 utilising damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls that are already in the garage. Damp proofing is a part of the building regulations that the garage conversion will need to comply with, and so is it necessary to ensure that your garage conversion makes use of 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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Manchester - M44
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Manchester - M19
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Manchester - M43
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Manchester - M11
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Manchester - M40
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damp proofing on my house are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: terrace
Manchester - M20
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Afternoon, We have had the results back from the survey on a flat we are going to purchase, which mentions presence of damp and potential further works as a result. I just wanted to get a quote f...
Manchester - M35
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Small area in the hallway which seems to have damp and potential area in the kitchen
Manchester - M8
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Rising damp through the flat. Please call me before and I’ll arrange access with the client.
Manchester - M14
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My homebuyer survey has raised a serious concern over damp in the property. Terraced house built around 1880 in a cottage style (there is only a single window front and rear on each floor of the prope...
Manchester - M27
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Survey re damp in front and back rooms.
Manchester - M34
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Manchester - M20
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damp proof course in kitchen 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 to appoint
Manchester - M34
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Looking for a quote to fix any damp issues that came back from my home survey for a property I am purchasing
Manchester - M41
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Manchester - M4
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We need a quotation to fix the damp issue in the basement of our shop. The basement is used for storage.
Manchester - M20
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Damp in the kitchen - appears to be rising told pos need a damp course but looking for an expert for advice/quote solution.
Manchester - M8
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Damp walls and under bath. 1 bed maisonettes with tenants. I can send a builders report.
Manchester - M8
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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.
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!
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