Extensions including garage conversions will often require additional damp proofing to be installed as part of conversion, as the pre-existing garage normally has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not built to conform to building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will need to be added to walls and floors. Furthermore, the roof of the garage conversion will require water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will often 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 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 may need 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 protect the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This can be carried out by either utilising damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls that are already in the garage. Damp proofing is a part of the building regulations that the garage conversion will need to adhere to, 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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Thatcham is a town inside the ceremonial county of Berkshire, England. Berkshire is a little county in South England, a little to the left of London. Some of the main areas in the region include Reading, Wokingham and Bracknell Forest.
Thatcham - RG18
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I have found patches of damp in a bedroom on a wall and ceiling and would like someone to take a look and let me know how best to fix it.
Basingstoke - RG21
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I moved in to this house a year and half and would like To get the full house checked for damp please
Wantage - OX12
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Damp survey in kitchen. A worktop on the underside has goon mouldy that is next to an outside wall. Please would you phone me so I can ask questions and answer yours. Thank you.
Basingstoke - RG22
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Damp survey in ground floor back room and adjacent toilet plus advice on work needed to solve any damp problems.
Newbury - RG14
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I have a survey on this house that I have put an offer onl It shows areas of damp and rising damp and i would like a quote on the necessary work. Regards Jessica
Hungerford - RG17
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Recurring mould & damp marks on external end wall of property in both dinning room & adjoining kitchen. Mould in kitchen unit located along wall & fire place in dinning room.
Newbury - RG20
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Hi there, We've noticed what appears to be emerging rising damp on a couple of interior walls. It is not smelly or mouldy, nor is the paint peeling. Ours is a mid terrace house, built in the 1950s. W...
Hungerford - RG17
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i’m seeing recurring black mould on an external wall & need to know if it’s damp or condensation issues are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: ...
Basingstoke - RG21
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I’d like a quote for a damp proof membrane for my dining room to reduce risk of sulphate attack.
Didcot - OX11
Enquiry from: Emily R
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i have damp at the rear wall of the property and i think there might be some damp in the lounge walls are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 ro...
Newbury - RG14
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Selling my property (Single floor 1 bedroom maisonette) Victorian property Please could I have it checked for signs of damp.
Basingstoke - RG23
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Understand and fix the problem. Suspected rising damp on one of the bedroom walls. 1970s bungalow.
Newbury - RG14
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Possible penetrating damp. How much for a survey please
Newbury - RG20
Enquiry from: Sharon M
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WE HAVE RISING DAMP IN OUR VILLAGE HALL - AND I A SUBMITTING A FUNDING APPLICATION NEXT WEEKENED TO UNDERTAKE SOME URGENT REMEDIAL WORK ON OUR MAIN HALL FLOOR. I WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO TACKELE THE R...
Basingstoke - RG22
Enquiry from: Jonathan L
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damp to kitchen, probably penetrating damp. Need to strip back plaster, identify cause, treat and re-plaster. Area of about 12 m2
Wantage - OX12
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I have been told that a wall is damp , and may be affecting the wooden floor.
Newbury - RG14
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We had a kitchen extension approximately 10 years ago and have previously had an issue with penetrating damp from the external wall which was solved for several years but appears to have returned with...
Didcot - OX11
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Hi there, I have recently done a building survey on a property I am purchasing and the surveyor has raised a few issues that they have suggested I get a damp specialist to check out. I am keen to have...
Basingstoke - RG21
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I'm trying to buy a house at 27 George Street Basingstoke ***. I've had a homebuyers survey done and an area of concern is the elevated levels of damp in the internal wall in dining room leading to ki...
Basingstoke - RG21
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possible rising damp in brickwork causing powdering on internal face of walls. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 rooms property type: sem...
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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.
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.
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