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Extensions including garage conversions will often require supplementary damp proofing to be installed through the conversion, as the pre-existing garage will often have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not designed to be in accordance with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will have to be added to walls and floors. In addition, the roof of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will often be performed by utilising 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, 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 have to be improved as part of the conversion in order to comply with current building regulations. The walls will need to be damp proofed in order to protect the brickwork from rotting slowly as moisture sets in. This can be 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 a part of the building regulations that the garage conversion should adhere to, therefore is it necessary to ensure that your garage conversion makes use of 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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On the A701 lies Penicuik (pronounced 'Pennycook no matter its spelling), a town in Midlothian, Scotland with a population of around 15,700. Set in between Edinburgh and Peebles, the settlement was constructed as a planned village in 1770 by Sir James Clerk of Penicuik, ending up being a burgh in 1867. Its initial local industry were its widely known paper mills, with the last of these closing down in 2004. The town name, Penicuik, is originated from 'Pen Y Cog', meaning directly, 'Hill of the Cuckoo' in Ancient British. The town does have its international links, and is twinned with the town of L'îsle-sur-la-Sourge in France. The very first occasion of the acknowledgment of the town was in 1296. Thomas Rymer's text Foedera speaks about a 'Walter Edgar a person Penicok south of Edenburgh', and is exactly what the town's name evolved from and into today's spelling. Pennycook, another step on the ladder of Penicuik's spelling progression, appears on John Adair's map from 1862. Nevertheless, in the background of the town itself, full expansion commenced when the Cowan family arrived around 1770, and brought the business of their paper mill. This brought the demand for houses for employees, triggering general population increasing to 1,700 by 1800. Penicuik was additionally used as the site of a prison camp for soldiers from the French Napoleonic wars, however in our current day, it is currently the site of a housing development. However, a monument dated back to 1830 commemorates the 309 detainees who died there through the years 1811-1814. For all your home upgrades, make certain to make use of trustworthy contractors in Penicuik to make certain of quality.
Aquapol are the only ones that have been in touch in
Silverburn - EH26
Enquiry from: Andrew A
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hello, we moved into our house a year ago. since then, we have noticed black mould that keeps returning in our bathroom despite always having the window open with the shower on. all the windows get a...
Silverburn - EH26
Enquiry from: Sharon M
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To check wall in kitchen for damp and to check damp proofing membrane in place
Silverburn - EH26
Enquiry from: Marc S
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looking to buy a shop. just had the commercial survey carried out. survey has identified damp isues. need first an inspection and a quotation to do what is required to deal with this. are you the ...
Silverburn - EH26
Enquiry from: Linda W
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my back bedroom has black marks and can be wet, wallpaper is also coming off. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached please call to appoint how many rooms do you ne...
Silverburn - EH26
Enquiry from: Michael S
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Bedrooms checked for source of Mould and cost of removal of mould
Silverburn - EH26
Enquiry from: Jason A
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Rising damp in the living room wall
Silverburn - EH26
Enquiry from: Elona S
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General Survey of property with suggestions as to why there is mould in it (tenant has requested this)
Bonnyrigg - EH19
Enquiry from: Krishna R
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Fix water leak in the bathtub and treat mould and dampness
Dalkeith - EH22
Enquiry from: Jon G
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Extensive and substantial dampness exists at low level within the walls as indicated by the very high moisture content levels in base timbers at door facings and timber skirtings. This has also result...
Bonnyrigg - EH19
Enquiry from: Lorraine M
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Damp patch on livingroom wall just above the skirting board. In the cupboard next to it there seems to be black mould. Lots of condensation on windows in the morning. Some problems with the wallpaper ...
Peebles - EH45
Enquiry from: Rosa B
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wall in garage is bubbling and feels damp 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 appoint
Peebles - EH45
Enquiry from: David K
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2 damp areas in living room. potentially from external stairs or chimney are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: semi detac...
Dalkeith - EH22
Enquiry from: Belisa V
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Dampness survey on brick wall inside conservatory. Efflorescence is visible.
Loanhead - EH20
Enquiry from: Val A
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Iv got Damp in the 2 bedrooms
Dalkeith - EH22
Enquiry from: Graham W
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check bedroom wall as there is mold are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 rooms property type: semi detached please call to appoint
Dalkeith - EH22
Enquiry from: Graham W
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Check mold on bedroom wall
Dalkeith - EH22
Enquiry from: Graham W
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mold patches on bedroom wall 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 appoint
Bonnyrigg - EH19
Enquiry from: Jamie L
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I need a survey to determine the cause of damp/ mould on the inside of my house. And also a quote for any preventative measures to stop this from reoccurring.
Loanhead - EH20
Enquiry from: Val A
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we have what i think is wet walls and black mould. it is in the two bedrooms. front bedroom is worse than the back bedroom. been in the property for 3 years, apparently it has been damped proofed.. co...
Carrington - EH23
Enquiry from: Andrew M
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damp survey - 1 bed flat - condensation are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 rooms property type: semi detached please call to appoint
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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.
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.
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