Extensions such as garage conversions will often require additional damp proofing to be added as part of conversion, as the pre-existing garage will typically have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not designed to comply with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will have to 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 in most cases be achieved by employing a damp proof membrane. This membrane is available in either solid or liquid form. The damp proof membrane will be put down either on top of the pre-existing concrete floor, below the new floor, or as part of both, depending on whether the floor will be a solid or a floating floor. In some garages, the walls will have already been damp proofed, but this might need to be updated as part of the conversion to be able to adhere to current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed in order to protect the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This is done by either using 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 vital to ensure that your garage conversion incorporates 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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Sawbridgeworth is a village and also civil parish in Hertfordshire, England, close to the boundary with Essex. It is 12 miles (19 kilometres) eastern of Hertford and 9 miles (14 kilometres) north of Epping. Underlying the town at some deepness is the London Clay stratum, with a thick layer of Boulder clay set during the glacial epoch, including the Anglian. The dirt in addition to this is a loam, with erratics of Hertfordshire puddingstone conglomerate found around the community. Sawbridgeworth is governed by Hertfordshire County Council, along with being part of East Hertfordshire District Council. Hertfordshire has a two-tier system of administration, with a region council and also area councils. The community council presently has 12 councillors, covering both Sawbridgeworth and also Spellbrook. Sawbridgeworth has its very own on-call fire station, located in Station Roadway. It belongs to Hertfordshire Fire and also Rescue Service. Sawbridgeworth has been twinned with Bry-sur-Marne in France since 1973. In Parliament, it is in the Hertford and Stortford constituency. Because the political election of May 2005 Sawbridgeworth is represented by Mark Prisk, a Conservative. The village of Lower Sheering, throughout the county limit in Essex, adjoins Sawbridgeworth, eastern of the train station and also the River Stort. It has Sawbridgeworth postal addresses but for local government objectives remains in the Epping Forest area of Essex.
Sawbridgeworth - CM21
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we have some damp marks around our light switches and musty smell in our front room. we live in an old victorian house in allens green that has had some modernisation over the years. the patches are o...
Loughton - IG10
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Damp in the conservatory to be reviewed and check if tanking or a sealed course is needed
Brentwood - CM14
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We believe we have a damp problem in our house on the ground floor, and various areas of mould in the house. We would like to discuss how to solve this.
Waltham Abbey - EN9
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Construction hearth damp. Damp inside hearth only found due to plinth movement
Loughton - IG10
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Hello, I am buying a house in Ashfields, Loughton and the survey revealed an issue with damps in the summer house. Could you please let me know the process on your side to get this looked at? ...
Brentwood - CM14
Enquiry from: Jo M
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My house has a damp smell
Loughton - IG10
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Hi I’ve discovered damp in my house which leads to outside cause on outside wall, looking to book you in to get quote to get rectified please thanks. Jo
Loughton - IG10
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Looking for somebody to inspect my building to see what is going on. There are signs in one room with a suspect wall losing its integrity, but to date this still remains firm. There are spoors evident...
Loughton - IG10
Enquiry from: Stephanie H
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Hi, We have a serious damp issue down the front section of 2 floors of our house (we are having a roofer come today to see if the issue stems from the roof or drainpipe). Are you able to come today...
Brentwood - CM14
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Hello I have recently taken up my flooring to replace it and there is damp underneath. This appears to be coming in through the balcony doors and I need it rectified before being able to lay the ne...
Brentwood - CM14
Enquiry from: Daniel D
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Got regular black mould growing on the walls, have cleaned once but keeps coming back. Need to remove and establish cause so that know how to control it going forward.
Loughton - IG10
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find out the problem and treat . looks like condensation marks but could be rising damp . do you come and inspect the problem and then quote for free? are you the property owner: owner of the property...
Waltham Abbey - EN9
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damp spot that has pushed plaster and render from wall on internal wal
Loughton - IG10
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We have just noticed damp in the corner of our bedroom ceiling. We were wondering how much you charge for coming to look at it and investigate the source.
Brentwood - CM14
Enquiry from: Jo M
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mould up to 1 metre of internal 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
Enfield - EN1
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ceiling on the stairs has mould and needs treatment and sealing are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: other please call ...
Waltham Abbey - EN9
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black mould on ceiling and wall in upstairs front bedroom 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 cal...
Waltham Abbey - EN9
Enquiry from: Ann M
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black mould on ceiling and wall in upstairs front bedroom 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 cal...
Waltham Abbey - EN9
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Damp coursing required House is semi detached 2 x walls minimum
Waltham Abbey - EN9
Enquiry from: Ann M
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black mould on ceiling and wall in upstairs front bedroom 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 cal...
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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.
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.
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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