Extensions including garage conversions will usually require extra damp proofing to be added during the conversion, as the existing garage will often have 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. Furthermore, the roof of the garage conversion will require water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will usually 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 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 some garages, the walls have been damp proofed, but this may need to be improved as part of the conversion to be able to adhere to 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 can be carried out by either applying 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 should comply with, and so is it important to make sure 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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The huge Buckinghamshire town of Milton Keynes is located towards the northwest of London and was initially designed to become a city in scale. Milton Keynes came to being in the 60's as the Government attempted to manage congestion in London. The name came from the existing village and now you'll find practically 200,000 inhabitants. For any property improvements you'll need, review quotes from vetted specialists in Milton Keynes to be certain of getting the right price.
Milton Keynes - MK13
Enquiry from: Jennifer B
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I have wet rot I need assessing, please. I found wet rot in the cupboard under the stairs of my Victorian mid-terrace. I had someone look at the issue today and would very much like another opinion.
Milton Keynes - MK14
Enquiry from: Hilary D
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We appear to have damp in lower part of old stone cottage dining room. Also some damp in floor (at least in corner). Currently, there is a carpet laid on an mdf sheet (?) laid over what looks like a s...
Milton Keynes - MK6
Enquiry from: Cel C
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damp or heavy condensation around windows in 3 bedroom house. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 rooms property type: terrace please call ...
Milton Keynes - MK6
Enquiry from: Prasanna R
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Damp , condensation issues ? Need a free quote to fix the issues.
Milton Keynes - MK13
Enquiry from: David F
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Some damp patches and some mild on same wall upstairs
Milton Keynes - MK12
Enquiry from: GRAEME L
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Hi, My 1930's semi has a lot of condensation on the windows. Our baby in the bedroom is especially bad.
Milton Keynes - MK7
Enquiry from: Scott A
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Damp survey Damp proofing
Milton Keynes - MK17
Enquiry from: Fiona C
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Lounge wall damp from the skirting up into the wall
Milton Keynes - MK3
Enquiry from: Sanaa A
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We seem to be experiencing dampness issues and would like some advice.
Milton Keynes - MK2
Enquiry from: Darren S
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New DPC injected throughout the ground floor with replastering to all walls. Property is an old Victorian property where I don't believe there was ever a DPC
Milton Keynes - MK19
Enquiry from: Kyle M
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Work to be carried out on wall in living room,
Milton Keynes - MK17
Enquiry from: Kathryn M
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I have just exchanged on this property and will be completing in a few weeks - the original survey showed there was a lot of damp and I've since had a damp survey that advised the following work neede...
Milton Keynes - MK13
Enquiry from: Lauren B
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I’ve noticed some damp patches coming through the paint on the chimney breast of my dining room.
Milton Keynes - MK17
Enquiry from: Raj S
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Internal and external damp proofing, 3 bed semi
Milton Keynes - MK3
Enquiry from: Billy B
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Hey guys, We have just moved here in the last year and would love you to come and inspect the cautionaries we had on the survey done when buying the house. We have some damp in the living room. Emai...
Milton Keynes - MK13
Enquiry from: Suzy G
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The back of the property has been extended through to an out building that has a thin external wall - as a result the property is showing as damp using an electrical measure. I believe the back of the...
Milton Keynes - MK10
Enquiry from: Katherine K
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rising damp started in living room on external wall. 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 appoi...
Milton Keynes - MK3
Enquiry from: Lorraine G
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Damp patches on wall under bay window in upstairs bedroom. Would like a quote to get the cause found and a repair made .
Milton Keynes - MK5
Enquiry from: Fungayi R
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condensation in my house and mould starting to appear are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 rooms property type: detached please call to appo...
Milton Keynes - MK8
Enquiry from: Usman S
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Damp proofing needed for 4 bed detached house
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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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