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Building work | Damp Proofing in Brighton
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Extensions including garage conversions will usually require extra damp proofing to be installed during the conversion, as the existing garage will often have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not built to be in accordance with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing should be put into walls and floors. Moreover, the roof of the garage conversion will require water proofing. The damp proofing of the floor of the garage conversion will most likely 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, 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 will have already been damp proofed, but this may have to be updated as part of the conversion in order to meet 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 accomplished 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 important part of the building regulations that the garage conversion should comply with, therefore is it important to ensure 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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Tenterden is a town with a big sanctuary in the district of Ashford in Kent, England. It bases on the side of the remnant forest The Weald, ignoring the valley of the River Rother. It belonged to the Cinque Ports Confederation. Its riverside today is not navigable to big vessels and also its condition as a wool manufacturing centre has been lost. Tenterden has several voluntary organisations, several of which are listed here, 7 large or very old hostelries within its location and has cross country strolling and also cycling routes within its limits.
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Tenterden - TN30
Enquiry from: Mark T
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We have rising damp and would like a survey
Hastings - TN34
Enquiry from: Janet G
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damp course on outside at ground level facing 26 Priory Ave
Rye - TN31
Enquiry from: Michaela H
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There is damp (rising?) in kitchen and dining room - have been told it would need something injecting into walls but would like a specialist to come take a look.
Hastings - TN34
Enquiry from: Philip C
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Advice on most appropriate solution to a rising damp issue on a short section of a blank, south-facing wall of a modern 1984-built house. First time damp after decades OK, maybe excessive rainfall?
Hastings - TN34
Enquiry from: Matt C
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Master bedroom, heavy black mould on chimney breast after heavy rain. Also damp seeping through above window level with roofline.
St. Leonards-on-Sea - TN37
Enquiry from: Hannah H
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Several areas of water ingress needing attention
Tonbridge - TN12
Enquiry from: David K
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I have just had some roof work done and this has shown the possibility of rising damp in some of my external brickwork. There is also some pointing that needs repair/replacing. Is this something you c...
Maidstone - ME15
Enquiry from: Dan B
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Hello, I believe we may have a rising damp issue in our late Victorian property. Would it be possible to arrange a visit for you to assess? Best, Dan
Maidstone - ME17
Enquiry from: Julie G
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1 bed flat to 2 bed bungalow move.We can't lift.
Cranbrook - TN17
Enquiry from: Janet B
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in process of buying above house. surveyor recommended a dampness & wood beetle survey investigations.
Hastings - TN34
Enquiry from: Susanne F
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Various damp walls in my house need to be looked at.I would like some advice. Thank you!
Rye - TN31
Enquiry from: Dominic W
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hello. we moved in quite recently. the house has a conservatory attached to the back. there are signs of rising damp. ive had two surveys/quotes who have identified that bonding has been used instead ...
Rye - TN31
Enquiry from: Jamie S
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We believe the property has rising damp that can be seen in the external brickwork. We require a quote & recommendation on how to rectify.
Rye - TN31
Enquiry from: John D
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survey of damp issues in ground floor flat 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 to appoint
Hastings - TN34
Enquiry from: Kerri B
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Would like to arrange damp survey
Rye - TN31
Enquiry from: Elizabeth M
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Damp survey on a 4 bed house I’m purchasing
St. Leonards-on-Sea - TN37
Enquiry from: Philip M
Start Date: Immediate
hello, we've just moved into a home with rising damp. could you come and take a look and provide a quote sometime in w/c 14th august. the address is 22 st peters road. thanks, philip are you the p...
Hastings - TN34
Enquiry from: Edyta W
Start Date: Immediate
Damp in places throughout property some downstairs most is upstairs
Battle - TN33
Enquiry from: Anthony M
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Maidstone - ME15
Enquiry from: Riz M
Start Date: Immediate
damp proof survey + IBG for any remdials
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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!
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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