Extensions such as garage conversions will usually require extra damp proofing to be added through the conversion, as the pre-existing garage typically has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not manufactured to be in accordance with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing should be added to walls and floors. Moreover, the roofing of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will most likely 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 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 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 in order to protect the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This is performed by either applying damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls that are already present in the garage. Damp proofing is an important part of the building regulations that the garage conversion will need to comply with, 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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Newport is a city and also unitary authority location in south east Wales, on the River Usk near to its confluence with the Severn Estuary, 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Cardiff. At the 2011 census, it was the 3rd biggest city in Wales, with a population of 145,700. The city develops part of the Cardiff-Newport city, with a population of 1,097. Newport has been a port since middle ages times, when the initial Newport Castle was built by the Normans. The town grew out of the earlier Roman community of Caerleon, quickly upstream, and also gained its very first charter in 1314. It expanded dramatically in the 19th century, when its port came to be the focus of coal exports from the eastern South Wales Valleys. Till the increase of Cardiff from the 1850s, Newport was Wales' biggest coal-exporting port. Newport was the site of the last large-scale armed insurrection in Britain, the Newport Rising of 1839 led by the Chartists. This was led by the Chartist John Frost which led to the re-branding of the Duffryn High School into John Frost School. In the 20th century, the anchors declined in importance, however Newport stayed an essential production as well as design centre. It was given city standing in 2002. Newport organized the Ryder Cup in 2010 as well as was the location for the 2014 NATO summit.
Newport - NP19
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it’s one of my rental properties that seems to have damp in the property, possibly a damp course, it’s in newport the address 64 bristol st, newport it’s maindee area are you the property owner:...
Newport - NP11
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Damp on most lower walls of the house lower and ceilings upstairs
Newport - NP11
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Just going through purchase and need to understand extent of damp and cost of repair.
Newport - NP11
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We have an area of wall that appears to be showing signs of damp and we're not sure what we can do about it. Would it be possible to have the site inspected?
Newport - NP19
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Hi, I've got what I think is penetration damp appearing under or close to windows. It's not affecting large areas but the paint/plaster is now peeling. I've tried drying and treating myself but the...
Newport - NP11
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Got rising damp coming from wall connecting room to kitchen extension.
Newport - NP19
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Full damp inspection and repairs
Newport - NP20
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I have what looks like rising damp on my house external walls. I need someone to have a look and give me a quote for any remediation work please.
Newport - NP19
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ground floor lounge on front wall of the house in the corner . under the stair case ,,party wall. 2 bedroom on first floor on the front wall of the property we would like cost to fix the problems . a...
Newport - NP11
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We are end terrace with damp to internal walls on the end side of the house in 3 rooms and hallway. Could be an issue with the external wall. We already have positive pressure system, cyclone bathro...
Newport - NP20
Enquiry from: Stuart J
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Inspection of apparent wall damp and report/quotation to rectify.
Newport - NP20
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a small area around the top side of our front door, paint peeling bubbling damp getting in. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms do you need d...
Newport - NP20
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damp problems in a ground floor flat 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 to appoint
Newport - NP11
Enquiry from: Serle J
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Damp across adjoinng wall of terraced house (lounge and dining room). No damp upstairs or in attic. Available to view any Friday. Available to discuss and confirm visit date any day after 4.45PM
Newport - NP19
Enquiry from: Griffith W
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Mould and condensation popping up around house would like to know the problem and hopefully get it fixed
Newport - NP20
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Advise and a quote to fix possible damp issues in a newly plastered (1 year) wall that is showing signs of yellow stains above 1 metre and paint flaking off plaster
Newport - NP20
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general damp inspection report but particularly identifying how to rectify the penetrating damp in the party wall and how that can be fixed are you the property owner: owner of the property how many r...
Newport - NP19
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we've identified damp in 3 areas of the home and would like to request a quote for damp treatment to be carried out. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp p...
Newport - NP19
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Large amounts of damp in parts of the living room and kitchen area. Looking to have an inspection and possible repair.
Newport - NP11
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3 x damp pataches on seperate walls, that need inspecting to resolve issue. This could be related to recent internal wall insulation removed due to incorrectly installed and water retention within the...
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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.
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.
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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