Extensions including garage conversions will usually require extra damp proofing to be installed through the conversion, as the existing garage will typically have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not manufactured to be in accordance with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will need to be put into walls and floors. In addition, the roofing 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 by using a damp proof membrane. This membrane will come in either solid or liquid form. The damp proof membrane will be placed 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 a few garages, the walls have already been damp proofed, but this may have to be updated as part of the conversion in order to adhere to current building regulations. The walls will need to be damp proofed to be able to protect the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This can be done by either utilising 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 integral part of the building regulations that the garage conversion will need to adhere to, therefore is it vital to make sure 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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Sheffield is located in North Yorkshire and is home to approximately 550,000 people. It was initially made well-known through the 1800s simply because of its steel production, but quite a lot of redevelopment has taken place in the 21st century. A lot of the city slums were replaced in the Fifties and 60s with modern houses as well.
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Sheffield - S35
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Hello I am in the process of purchasing this property. The survey showed a patch of damp on an internal wall of an outbuilding (I can send pictures if that helps!). The outbuilding has a flat roof th...
Sheffield - S7
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Sheffield - S6
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Sheffield - S6
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Sheffield - S8
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Looking for quote to fix salt water ingress damp issue in the front room. Thanks
Sheffield - S20
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Hi, I am after a quote for some damp proofing work at a rental property I own in mosborough sheffield. I have lined up the current tennents to allow access monday tuesday or wednesday next week before...
Sheffield - S8
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Sheffield - S2
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Sheffield - S8
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I have a small patch of rising damp in my entrance hallway that I would like a quote for please
Sheffield - S8
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Hi Looking for a quote to rectify penetrating damp from salt ingress in one room of the house.
Sheffield - S4
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I am concerned to recently find out there is damp/mould mainly behind one kitchen cabinet but it seems to be spreading. The whole house has been refurbished top to bottom including a new kitchen (move...
Sheffield - S21
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Hi, We had a floor fitter round earlier this week to lay some laminate and when the old floor was lifted out, damp patches were noticed on top of the hardboard which lied underneath. This was only...
Sheffield - S6
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Low level of rising damp on 1-2 internal walls requires treatment.
Sheffield - S7
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Selling the house but buyers are concerned about potential rising damp (identified in survey, but no impact on internal plaster or paint). Existing DPC is out of guarantee (more than 20 years). Consid...
Sheffield - S10
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We think we have a problem with penetrating damp in a first floor bedroom. Can you please ring me to discuss. Many thanks
Sheffield - S5
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Black mould removing from kitchen wall behind a washing machine
Sheffield - S35
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To make a room usable as at the moment it is damp and very mouldy. I think it used to be an outhouse, which has been joined to the house at some time via a roof. So I would like it damp proofed
Sheffield - S6
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We have damp in our top room and are wanting a survey to work out what is causing it. Thanks
Sheffield - S11
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we have an area of rising damp to internal wall to front of house and a smaller area on a rear wall.
Sheffield - S11
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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.
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!
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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