Extensions such as garage conversions will often require additional damp proofing to be installed as part of conversion, as the existing garage will often have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not manufactured to conform to building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will have to be put into walls and floors. Additionally, the roof 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 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, underneath 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 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 protect the brickwork from rotting gradually 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 a part of the building regulations that the garage conversion will need to adhere to, therefore is it important 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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Ruardean is a town in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, to the west of Cinderford. It is situated on a hillside with views west towards the hills of South Wales. Bit currently stays of the village's industrial background, once it was a centre for iron ore smelting heating systems, forges as well as coal mines. The Norman castle, currently bit more than a pile, commanded the shortest route from Gloucester Castle to the Welsh Marches and also the Wye Valley. The village has been, in times past, a vital centre of iron and also coal mining, however little proof stays of this facet of the town's background. The main historical landmark of the village is Ruardyn Castle, close to the parish church. In the past the village was spelt as Ruardyn as well as belonged to Herefordshire. Nowadays the town lies inside Gloucestershire and also is part of the Forest of Dean area. Like much of the surrounding area, Ruardean has actually historically been relatively bad; the 1831 demographics records 127 families, with half the populace employed in farming as well as 160 people on inadequate relief.
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Drybrook, Longhope, Lydbrook, Mitcheldean, Ruardean - GL17
Enquiry from: Jane M
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I have what I think is rising damp in the lounge on at least 2 wall. It is a detached stone built construction built in1800s.
Gloucester - GL1
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We have had a damp report carried out on a rental property which has revealed damp proofing/tanking is required in the bathroom of a rental property we own. The tenant is due to vacate the first week ...
Monmouth - NP25
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Hi there, We have just had a level 3 RICS survey completed on a property we are looking to purchase. There are 2 areas that we believe you may be able to quote for do the works necessary for us, in...
Coleford - GL16
Enquiry from: Roger M
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To look at solutions for damp around the door and around the house
Monmouth - NP25
Enquiry from: Neal K
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In the process of a house purchase and have noticed large areas of damp in an area of an en suite in a basement extension. Would like to see if any idea of the extent of the damp is, if there is signi...
Monmouth - NP25
Enquiry from: Beth C
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Damp Surveys / Inspections to identify what is causing damp. Damp proof if needed
Stroud - GL5
Enquiry from: Rachel D
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Hello, We are looking for investigations into the cause of 2 areas of damp patches in our hallway extension, is it possible to arrange a visit to carry out inspection and quote. Thanks Rachel
Stonehouse - GL10
Enquiry from: Alan C
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Two West faint gable end wall. Moisture penetration on all floors. The wall has recently been reprinted and painted. I can only assume that the bricks and/or joints are porous. The house was built i...
Ross-on-Wye - HR9
Enquiry from: Brian C
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Damp patches in 2 bedrooms (outside walls) Also blown plasterwork. House dated from 1832 , therefore solid walls. It has been reroofed and render repainted
Ross-on-Wye - HR9
Enquiry from: Barbara S
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I would like an expert to come and help with my damp problem , explain why it’s happening tell me what has to be done and give a quote
Cinderford, Newnham, Westbury-on-Severn - GL14
Enquiry from: Martin J
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We have moved into an old house and one of our room has a damp smell with bubbling on some of the walls. There is other damp in the property but this is our priority and it is likely to be an ongo...
Stroud - GL5
Enquiry from: Maddy C
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Hi there, We are in the process of buying a house in Stroud. Our lender needs a report on this property we are buying as some damp is present, what would be your terms ? We are away on holiday ...
Stroud - GL5
Enquiry from: Gill E
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sitting room has damp. In internal wall and under floor
Stroud - GL5
Enquiry from: Patrick M
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We believe we have areas of both rising and penetrating damp in our detached solid brick house built around 1898. We are not able to give full description of work to be carried out prior to having a s...
Stroud - GL5
Enquiry from: Patrick J
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Damp course injections on first floor extension and to the external gable and rear walls
Stroud - GL5
Enquiry from: Patrick J
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Damp course injections on first floor extension and to the external gable and rear walls
Gloucester - GL1
Enquiry from: Stephen K
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Hi, I am looking for a quote on damp proofing and wall insulation, after a survey reviewed there are damp in the walls of the property that I am going to purchase.
Ross-on-Wye - HR9
Enquiry from: Jess P
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hello, i have peeling paint and plaster in the bedroom of my flat which i let out. the tenant that has moved out today has not looked after the flat very well. it smells damp and the paint and plaste...
Dursley - GL11
Enquiry from: Kieran H
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hello, i have recently purchased a 30s house in dursley and there is a presence of damp in the kitchen which i would like to be booked to ascertain the source of the damp and what measures can be tak...
Ross-on-Wye - HR9
Enquiry from: Marie D
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Damp around the bottom of wall
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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!
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.
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.
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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