Extensions including garage conversions will usually require extra damp proofing to be added during the conversion, as the pre-existing garage normally has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not designed to conform to building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will have to be put into 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 in most cases be performed by employing a damp proof membrane. This membrane can 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 if the floor will be a solid or a floating floor. In a few garages, the walls will have already been damp proofed, but this might need to be improved as part of the conversion to be able to comply with current building regulations. The walls will need to be damp proofed to be able to safeguard the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This can be done by either employing 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 adhere to, therefore is it necessary 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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Portrush - BT56
Enquiry from: Kellie F
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damp in downstairs bathroom from floor up into wall are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: terrace please call to appoint
Portrush - BT56
Enquiry from: Colin D
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Check for damp in living room hall And kitchen
Portrush - BT56
Enquiry from: Natalie B
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2 damp walls that have been plaster boarded over they have become damp because of damaged outside rendering are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing:...
Ballymoney - BT53
Enquiry from: Jade B
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hello, we had a small amount of damp in one of our rooms, had a wood burning stove with flexi flue liner fitted earlier this year and over the last few days have had a large damp patch appear on the ...
Portstewart - BT55
Enquiry from: Maud F
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Tenants say there is mould . Could you advise re putting this right
Ballymoney - BT53
Enquiry from: Hannah G
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We live in an older house and we have a few areas that are mold prone. As well as wet walls and some rising damp.
Ballymoney - BT53
Enquiry from: Karen M
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i'm having problems with damp in one room are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: terrace please call to appoint
Coleraine - BT52
Enquiry from: Sarah M
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We need a survey of our house that we are selling. We seem to have developed a damp problem over the past 3 mths, that the house has been empty. Mainly downstairs but also on the chimney in the roof ...
Coleraine - BT52
Enquiry from: Mark K
Start Date: Immediate
Condensation & water running down the wall from the ceiling ( bungalow)
Coleraine - BT51
Enquiry from: Kurt L
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Our house is a 19th century stone end of terrace that is a B2 listed building - which limits what we can do with windows and doors. In addition to usual condensation related damp around the windows,...
Coleraine - BT51
Enquiry from: William M
Start Date: Immediate
Cleaning and Gutter repairs, Damp Proofing
Coleraine - BT51
Enquiry from: Tom P
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Damp on walls. Possibly requiring damp proofing
Coleraine - BT52
Enquiry from: Rory M
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rising damp evident in internal solid walls of terrace house. damp course required are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type:...
Ballymoney - BT53
Enquiry from: Herb M
Start Date: Immediate
black mould removal and damp proofing to prevent recurrance 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 t...
Portstewart - BT55
Enquiry from: Catherine W
Start Date: Immediate
Survey of damp proof in house and quote for repair
Portstewart - BT55
Enquiry from: Jacinta H
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damp coming through in back bedroom ceiling (worst area) and kitchen ceiling - not sure what is causing the problem are you the property owner: relative of owner how many rooms do you need damp proof...
Ballymoney - BT53
Enquiry from: Darryl G
Start Date: Immediate
hi i am about to purchase a property in balnamore and i need a quote to fix the various damp issues so i can adjust my offer for the house. it is a georgian house. there is a lot of chimney damp which...
Ballymoney - BT53
Enquiry from: Robert C
Start Date: Immediate
damp problem on both gable walls are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 rooms property type: detached please call to appoint
Coleraine - BT51
Enquiry from: Mary H
Start Date: Immediate
Black mould in bedroom, damp.
Coleraine - BT52
Enquiry from: Adrian C
Start Date: Immediate
Damp and timber report from ca approved contractors
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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!
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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