Extensions including garage conversions will often require additional damp proofing to be added through the conversion, as the existing garage will often have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not built to comply with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing should be added to walls and floors. Additionally, the roof of the garage conversion will require water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will usually be performed 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, underneath 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 meet current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed to be able to safeguard the brickwork from rotting slowly as moisture sets in. This is carried out by either utilising damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls already present in the garage. Damp proofing is an integral part of the building regulations that the garage conversion will need to adhere to, and so is it vital to make sure 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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Newton Abbot is a market town and civil parish within the Teignbridge District of Devon, about the River Teign, having a populace of 23,580. The town evolved very quickly in the Victorian era as it was home to the South Devon Railway locomotive works.
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A two metre section of wall just above ground level shows signs of damp (discolouration, damp to touch). Have already had damp insulation removed but problem persists and it looks as though damp proo...
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Advise and damp proof survey
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Purchasing the property and survey has come back with rising damp. Would like investigating and quote please.
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We have a problem with damp which is around the chimney breast, in the sitting room and also in the same wall above this, in a room we use as an office. We have had the chimney sprayed (externally) b...
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Continually getting a damp musty smell in the house.
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Damp mould in a number of locations. We require all walls to be tested for damp and then a quotation for your recommended solutions.
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Enquiry from: Ruth B
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utility room and kitchen have damp - I think both rising damp from the now internal wall of an extension to my Edwardian terraced house, and also penetrating damp from the back wall which retains the ...
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Enquiry from: Joanna M
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I have several issues of damp in my house and would like a quote to address these issues before I can put my house up for sale.
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Enquiry from: Karen M
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damp walls in bedrooms and downstairs bsthroom are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 5+ rooms property type: detached please call to appoint
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Enquiry from: Janina C
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I’m hoping to purchase this property. However, the agent has advised there is damp. I have seen some on the ground floor front elevation and would like a formal assessment before proceeding. Can you...
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Enquiry from: Julie W
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survey on wall picked up damp .please could we have a inspection to resolve? are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: terrac...
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Enquiry from: Alex W
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Water ingress on one elevation at commercial property in Newton Abbot
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Enquiry from: Tadd B
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Good afternoon, After the recent heavy rain we have damp coming through. Please can we get a quote on the repairs
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Enquiry from: Angela F
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hi there, we have tenants in the upstairs flat and one of the walls get a high amount of mould throughout the year. we live in a brick house, built before 1920, and the walls do not have insulation. ...
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Enquiry from: Tom C
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good afternoon, i'm writing to get some more information about surveying a property for damp treatment. the property has just had a level 2 homeowners report produced which has highlighted damp possib...
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Good Afternoon, We are a property consultant who are carrying out a pre-purchase report for a client of ours. We wondered whether you would be able to provide us with a quotation for a non-invasiv...
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Enquiry from: Jasmin O
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hi, hoping that you can sort out damp issues in our office in lustleigh before winter sets in! the office is a converted church house with high vaulted ceilings and one wall that is probably in extre...
Newton Abbot - TQ12
Enquiry from: Madison H
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i have a full building survey to share with you in regards to damp proofing but i would like a quote for having the full 2 bed terraced property being damp proofed. are you the property owner: owner o...
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Enquiry from: Geraldine B
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damp survey and quote for any remedial work required are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 5+ rooms property type: semi detached please call to ...
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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.
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.
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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