Damp Proofing in Scottish Borders

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Damp Proofing in Scottish Borders

Extensions including garage conversions will usually require additional damp proofing to be installed as part of conversion, as the existing garage will typically have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not built to comply 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 of the floor of the garage conversion will in most cases be achieved 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 pre-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 some garages, the walls have been damp proofed, but this might 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 safeguard the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This can be done by either making use of 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 should adhere to, and so is it important to make sure that your garage conversion employs suitable damp proofing methods.

Average Damp proofing cost in Scottish Borders

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

Average price per Damp proofing job in 2024

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Avg. price	Avg. price £1,500
Avg. price high	Avg. price high £1,725

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Prices based on actual Damp proofing costs for Scottish Borders, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Damp proofing installation cost in Scottish Borders 2024

	Labour cost	£1,050
	Material cost	£375
	Waste removal	£75

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Scottish Borders

The Scottish Borders is one among Scotland's thirty two council areas and it's located close to Edinburgh, and also the counties of South Lanarkshire and West Lothian. Having the 6th largest land area in the country and a populace of 112,900, this particular region only has a density of 24 people each km squared. Within the Scottish Borders are the towns of Selkirk, Earlston, Hawick, Kelso and Walkerburn.

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20 Oct

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Peebles - EH45

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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

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20 Aug

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Peebles - EH45

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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...

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06 Apr

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Walkerburn - EH43

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i am in the process of purchasing this property which has rot, damp, woodworm and decaying timbers. i need a survey and an estimate asap. thanks mandy are you the property owner: owner of the propert...

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20 Oct

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Kirkburn - EH44

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Unknown: we bought a house, that on the home report says that damp treatment had been carried out. Now that it is winter, we are not sure whether we have a problem with damp, as our rooms seem very h...

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19 May

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Halmyre Mains - EH46

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Home owner Identify all Aspergillus sources in 1970s 4-bed bungalow including under floor and roof space and treat sources. Please call to appoint *

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30 Nov

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Selkirk - TD7

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I need a specialist to look at the walls of my downstairs bedroom. It is damp. The wallpaper is peeling off at the bottom. My wardrobe has mold at the bottom and sides even though it is 6" from the...

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09 Jan

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Selkirk - TD7

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recently there have been beads of water drops gathering on meeting areas of ceiling/wall, in two rooms. we have been in the attic above to check for leaks from pipes or roof. we haven't been able to ...

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03 Jun

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Galashiels - TD1

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damp in bedroom. woodwork infestation in atuc room . request a quote today please. happy to pay survey fee for estimated work today thurs*** june tel *** as wish to put in offer on thursday pm . hope...

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Galashiels - TD1

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I need a quote to sort damage caused by water ingress Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 Rooms Property Type: Other Time scale: Less than o...

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27 Nov

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Melrose - TD6

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Removal of mold on floorboards in bedroom

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16 Feb

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Galashiels - TD1

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i believe there is mould above the outside of my landing front door peeling away the paint in a bubbling appearance also seems to be green mould. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property ...

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FAQs

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.

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.

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