Extensions such as garage conversions will typically require additional damp proofing to be installed during the conversion, as the existing garage normally has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not built to be in accordance with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing should be put into walls and floors. In addition, the roofing of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing of the floor of the garage conversion will in most cases 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 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 some garages, the walls have already been damp proofed, but this may need to be improved as part of the conversion in order to meet current building regulations. The walls will need to be damp proofed to be able to protect the brickwork from rotting slowly as moisture sets in. This is accomplished by either making use of damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls that are already 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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Isle of Barra - HS9
Enquiry from: Madeleine C
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penetrating damp quote. floors /walls. water found in roof space old small two roomed cottage, built 1870. requiring internal inspection, urgent work and some that can wait awhile. roof /walls are ...
Isle of Lewis - HS2
Enquiry from: Aby M
Start Date: Immediate
Penetrating damp in living room apex wall
Isle of Lewis - HS2
Enquiry from: Kelly B
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I am in the process of purchasing this property and would like a quote. Most of ground floor requires remedial works to flooring with wood worm treatment and a damp proofing course.
Isle of Lewis - HS2
Enquiry from: Catherine H
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Woodworm treatment quote. House I’m hoping to buy has woodworm mentioned in home report. I’m enquiring how much a quote would be to get it investigated.
Isle of Lewis - HS2
Enquiry from: Joanna R
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Survey of bottom floor where water has been found
Isle of Lewis - HS2
Enquiry from: Joanna R
Start Date: Immediate
Just moved in and noted damp in the property
Isle of Lewis - HS2
Enquiry from: Kirsteen M
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I am looking to purchase a property on the Isle of Lewis that has some damp and woodworm. I require a survey to be carried out for the mortgage people to do a valuation. Is a damp and timber survey so...
Isle of North Uist - HS6
Enquiry from: Kate M
Start Date: Immediate
Hello, Looking for someone to come out and do some damp proofing to an area of house affected by damp. Majority of house is fine but one room which faces prevailing wind is part of the old croft ho...
Isle of Lewis - HS2
Enquiry from: Alena E
Start Date: Immediate
survey to establish where rising damp is coming from. 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...
Isle of Lewis - HS2
Enquiry from: Tracey R
Start Date: Immediate
Damp treatment, insect infestation and other necessary remedial work. We have a home report detailing exact requirements. It looks like a big job! The key is held at; Derek Mackenzie Solicitors & E...
Isle of Lewis - HS2
Enquiry from: John M
Start Date: Immediate
dampness in walls and condensation building up in house. need ayurveda and any necessary works carried out are you the property owner: relative of owner how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 ...
Isle of Lewis - HS2
Enquiry from: Christine M
Start Date: Immediate
Timber treatment in attic for woodworm. Require certificate of treatment for home report. We have an offer on house subject to certification.
Isle of Lewis - HS2
Enquiry from: Kirsten P
Start Date: Immediate
hi we are in the process of buying the property but the bank require a damp and timber survey to be carried out. we are looking to have this done asap. can you please provide a quote for this survey a...
Stornoway - HS1
Enquiry from: Alasdair M
Start Date: Immediate
hi there, i'm looking to purchase a flat in stornoway and there is dampness reported in the home report which i could do with some expert help on. please sea below. there is evidence of penetrating d...
Isle of Lewis - HS2
Enquiry from: Ian B
Start Date: Immediate
Damp course all of ground floor under floor boards
Isle of Lewis - HS2
Enquiry from: Elizabeth L
Start Date: Immediate
Damp patches to carpet on dining room floor so floor probably needs lifting and damp proofing underneath. My address isn't Lochs Road - that was filled in automatically and I can't change it!
Isle of Lewis - HS2
Enquiry from: Morag M
Start Date: Immediate
rising damp around full ground floor of house
Stornoway - HS1
Enquiry from: Michael S
Start Date: Immediate
utility area has reak damp issues water running down walls, mold every were wet
Isle of Lewis - HS2
Enquiry from: Susan G
Start Date: Immediate
damp proofing of back wall, could be rising or penetrating damp that needs to be determined.
Isle of Lewis - HS2
Enquiry from: Jeremy B
Start Date: Immediate
hi i live in suffolk but was wondering if you could carry out a full damp/timber report on 11b garenin carloway ***. it is a single story former croft building. could you give me an idea of cost and h...
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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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