Extensions such as garage conversions will usually require extra damp proofing to be installed during the conversion, as the existing garage will typically have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not designed to conform to building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will need to be added to walls and floors. Additionally, the roofing of the garage conversion will require water proofing. The damp proofing of the floor of the garage conversion will in most cases be performed by by using a damp proof membrane. This membrane can come in either solid or liquid form. The damp proof membrane will be placed 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 have been damp proofed, but this might have to be updated as part of the conversion to be able to comply with current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed in order to safeguard the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This can be carried out by either employing damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls already present in the garage. Damp proofing is an important part of the building regulations that the garage conversion will need to comply with, and so is it vital to make sure that your garage conversion makes use of 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
| Avg. price low | Avg. price low |
|---|---|
| Avg. price | Avg. price |
| Avg. price high | Avg. price high |
£1900
£1425
£950
£475
£0
| Labour cost | £1,050 | |
| Material cost | £375 | |
| Waste removal | £75 |
Requests for quotations in Suffolk in October 2024
Requests for Damp proofing quotations in Suffolk in October 2024. 0% change from September 2024.
Requests for Damp proofing quotations in East Of England in October 2024. 0% change from September 2024.
Lowestoft - NR32
Enquiry from: Rebecca F
Start Date: Immediate
hello, i have just moved into my new home and over the last few days a big patch of mold has appeared in the back bedroom (old terraced house where *** bedroom is through *** bedroom) it clearly has b...
Sudbury - CO10
Enquiry from: Mark S
Start Date: Immediate
There are 2/3 areas of damp on the inside of an outside wall that at times are worse than others Could we please arrange for someone to come round and assess this for us??
Newmarket - CB8
Enquiry from: Holly B
Start Date: Immediate
Damp survey to identify what it causing damp in front wall and how to solve it - we are buying this house
Lowestoft - NR32
Enquiry from: Troi B
Start Date: Immediate
Damp detected in internal walls. Need quote to treat.
Lowestoft - NR33
Enquiry from: Daniel M
Start Date: Immediate
Internal walls with what I belive is rising damp. 2 walls in total. Would like a quick quote please.
Lowestoft - NR32
Enquiry from: Leon G
Start Date: Immediate
I am in the process of buying a property and the Lender has noted off the back of the survey, that there is Damp and remedial works need to be done and also backed by a guarantee. I need to look into...
Brandon - IP27
Enquiry from: Nicola M
Start Date: Immediate
Think we need 3 walls damp proofing and need to works done ASAP
Brandon - IP27
Enquiry from: William M
Start Date: Immediate
Damp course putting in to a end terrace flint cottage, 3 walls.
Beccles - NR34
Enquiry from: Tina H
Start Date: Immediate
Second door going in the surveyor doing it said water is breeching the damp course. There are bricks and paving slabs tight against the side wall
Newmarket - CB8
Enquiry from: Aaron S
Start Date: Immediate
We have a cellar and are looking for a solution to the leaking we continually get. Cellar Tanking / Other solution. Happy to have a call/share pictures if needed. Aaron
Lowestoft - NR32
Enquiry from: Michael E
Start Date: Immediate
ground floor extension between kitchen and bathroom, inside wall has rising damp (wet wall) are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms prope...
Newmarket - CB8
Enquiry from: Imogen E
Start Date: Immediate
damp proofing ground floor and wood treatment ground, first floor and roof structure are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type...
Lowestoft - NR32
Enquiry from: Robin P
Start Date: Immediate
Rising damp under and around a window
Sudbury - CO10
Enquiry from: Stephen C
Start Date: Immediate
treat all walls for rising damp are you the property owner: owner of the property
Lowestoft - NR32
Enquiry from: John C
Start Date: Immediate
Treatment for some rising damp around lounge window possible injecting around this area. Possible installation of piv unit to remove condensation from house. Possible installation of thermal boa...
Lowestoft - NR32
Enquiry from: Kitran E
Start Date: Immediate
Hello I have a property in Lowestoft (NR32) and have a damp issue in the back which is rising from the ground. I am looking to let a quote and fix the issue. Is this something you can help with? ...
Ipswich - IP4
Enquiry from: Steve A
Start Date: Immediate
Damp detected on the ground floor of an end-of-terrace property that I am looking to purchase. Now looking to fully investigate the level of damp and the estimated cost to remedy it.
Lowestoft - NR33
Enquiry from: KIMBERLEY B
Start Date: Immediate
Free damp survey. Quote mould removal bathroom ceiling.
Haverhill - CB9
Enquiry from: Phillip B
Start Date: Immediate
Damp proofing where necessary
Lowestoft - NR32
Enquiry from: Ian L
Start Date: Immediate
Damp proofing wall in lounge paint blistering on wall
Answer a few quick questions, so we can match you with professionals who can help.
Get free, no-obligation quotes from 4 verified Damp Proofing Specialists working in Suffolk.
Compare customer reviews, services and prices, and choose the right professional for you.
Would highly recommend, they found me a firm which I was happy with a quote they give me and went ahead and had my job done within 2 days of enquiring.
Good easy way to find a selection of trades you need all in one place.
Love LeadsDoWork it's a big part of my Business I would recommend to anyone
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.
We can help you get more Damp proofing work and boost your business.
Join today