Extensions including garage conversions will usually require extra damp proofing to be added during the 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 should be added to walls and floors. Furthermore, the roof of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will usually 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 existing concrete floor, underneath 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 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 will need to be damp proofed to be able to protect the brickwork from rotting slowly as moisture sets in. This can be performed by either making use of damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls already present in the garage. Damp proofing is a part of the building regulations that the garage conversion should adhere to, therefore is it important to make sure that your garage conversion incorporates appropriate 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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The property in question is a 1930s semi-detached house and we have a problem with rising damp in the kitchen area and, to some extent, in the living area particularly at the back of the property. Th...
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looks like penetrating damp on the walls and also damp stains on ceiling near the affected walls at its worst low down next to patio doors are you the property owner: owner of the property how many r...
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Rising damp on walls in dining area, probably affecting floorboard as well
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Rising damp on two walls, The walls are interior and damp is visible to approx metre on one and patch on other
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Damp inside property, cracked rendering, 1880s cottage so no damp proof course. Please quote asap
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Hello, please can someone contact me regarding having a damp survey done on one of my rental properties. We have a long standing tenant has some issues with mould and potential damp going on and we w...
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Wellington - TA21
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I would like some advice as I have a mould problem one upstairs on ceiling near windows and a mould patch in the loft possibly caused by the extractor fan in the bathroom as no windows. There is also ...
Frome - BA11
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We are looking to purchase 9 Chapmans Close in from and our survey has turned up some issues with damp which we would like to be inspected to ascertain the cause of the issues and cost of remedial wor...
Glastonbury - BA6
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Damp survey request. I am a caseworker supporting the client. She has serve mould that is likely a condensation issue but we would like to check via a damp survey to be sure.
Shepton Mallet - BA4
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We have damp problems in several places of our home. Would be grateful if you could come and do a survey please.
Yeovil - BA21
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Damp in corner of property.
Frome - BA11
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We are a company in a 3 story listed building on Bath Street. The damp on the stairs and window areas is getting bad, with mould growing on some parts of the stairs.
Minehead - TA24
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Wells - BA5
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I have damp all along an outside wall
Minehead - TA24
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Hi, we’re currently in the process of purchasing a property in Minehead, however our lender has requested a damp and timber review before proceeding. Would this be something you can advise on and po...
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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.
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!
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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