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Extensions including garage conversions will usually require additional damp proofing to be added as part of conversion, as the pre-existing garage normally has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not manufactured to conform to building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will have to be added to walls and floors. Additionally, the roofing of the garage conversion will require water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will often 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 whether the floor will be a solid or a floating floor. In a few garages, the walls have been damp proofed, but this might have to be updated as part of the conversion in order to adhere to current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed in order to safeguard the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This is accomplished by either implementing 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 adhere to, therefore is it important 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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Requests for quotations in New Romney in November 2024
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New Romney is a village in Kent, England, on the edge of Romney Marsh, an area of level, abundant agricultural land recovered from the sea after the harbour started to silt up. New Romney, among the initial Cinque Ports, was as soon as a sea port, with the harbour beside the church, but is currently greater than a mile from the sea. A mooring ring can still be seen in front of the church. It is the head office of the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. Like many communities on the marsh it has an impressive Norman church in the centre of town. This church initially stood at the harbourside, as well as its entryways are several feet underground degree. The church is additionally notable for the watercraft hooks still evident on the side walls. New Romney's historic high street has numerous little and also intriguing shops. A couple of businesses closed after the opening of a branch of grocery store chain Sainsbury's, yet the town keeps much of its personality. The previous almshouses in West Street are kept in mind historical buildings of Kent; they were founded in 1610 by John Southland, a vital regional tycoon, as well as rebuilt in 1734. Adjacent to these is Plantagenet House as well as No 3 Old Stone Cottage, which stemmed as a solitary residence built c. 1300-- 1350. Scientists assume it was originally the house of the Master of The Hospital of St John the Baptist, a huge secular establishment. The healthcare facility was running by c. 1260 as well as thrived up until the close of the fifteenth century.
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New Romney - TN28
Enquiry from: Elizabeth L
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dry rot survey and treatment of timber are you the property owner: owner of the property
New Romney - TN28
Enquiry from: ANDREA D
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hi i have a 1 bedroom flat and one of the internal walls has been damaged by water coming in from the roof and requires removing, treating and replacing. the flat is based in new romney. i wonder if...
New Romney - TN28
Enquiry from: Tracey C
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i am in the process of buying this property and have had a survey carried out. this states: "high readings were obtained to some of the ground floor walls (flank wall in the hall for example) and als...
Romney Marsh - TN29
Enquiry from: Lawrence B
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I would be very grateful if you could visit to assess a damp problem by the front door and living room for the property
Folkestone - CT20
Enquiry from: Paul M
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We need a survey to see the source of some rising damp.
Folkestone - CT20
Enquiry from: Troy G
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We had the house rendered 6 years ago, we have recently noticed damp within one of our rooms.
Folkestone - CT19
Enquiry from: Jonathan C
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hi there, we have recently had a homebuyers survey for a property we are considering buying, which identified 2 areas of damp on the ground floor. would you be able to visit the house for a look and...
Rye - TN31
Enquiry from: Michaela H
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There is damp (rising?) in kitchen and dining room - have been told it would need something injecting into walls but would like a specialist to come take a look.
Ashford - TN23
Enquiry from: Laura S
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Damp proofing to treat rising damp
Folkestone - CT20
Enquiry from: Emma B
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Rising damp and possible wet rot in floor in some places. Quote for work needed please
Folkestone - CT19
Enquiry from: Peter H
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Prepared basement area now clear of dryrotten wood. Looking for a price to spray the brickwork !
Folkestone - CT20
Enquiry from: David F
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small conservatory x3 sides & wall adjacent are damp total approx 14 meters conservatory is 10 meters need injected dpc are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached ...
Folkestone - CT19
Enquiry from: Sam O
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Hi We have had a survey undertaken at a property in Folkestone (***) and it has stated that an inspection of the property should be carried out by a damp specialist with high moisture meter readin...
Tenterden - TN30
Enquiry from: Mark T
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We have rising damp and would like a survey
Folkestone - CT20
Enquiry from: Anthony C
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Purchasing a property and the survey has flagged some damp works needed. Happy to share the survey.
Folkestone - CT20
Enquiry from: Toni W
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damp proofing a 3 bedroom basement flat
Rye - TN31
Enquiry from: Dominic W
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hello. we moved in quite recently. the house has a conservatory attached to the back. there are signs of rising damp. ive had two surveys/quotes who have identified that bonding has been used instead ...
Folkestone - CT20
Enquiry from: Audrone A
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I would like the contractor to carry out the work specified in the home owner survey: "Sample moisture readings were taken at the base of walls throughout the ground floor accommodation and elsewhere...
Rye - TN31
Enquiry from: Jamie S
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We believe the property has rising damp that can be seen in the external brickwork. We require a quote & recommendation on how to rectify.
Rye - TN31
Enquiry from: John D
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survey of damp issues in ground floor flat are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: other please call to appoint
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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.
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.
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.
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