Extensions including garage conversions will often require supplementary damp proofing to be added as part of conversion, as the pre-existing garage will typically have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not built to comply with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing should be added to walls and floors. Moreover, the roofing of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing of the floor of the garage conversion will often 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, below the new floor, or as part of both, depending on whether the floor will be a solid or a floating floor. In some garages, the walls have already been damp proofed, but this may need to be improved as part of the conversion in order to meet 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 making use of damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls that are already in the garage. Damp proofing is an integral part of the building regulations that the garage conversion should adhere to, therefore is it vital 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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Torrington - EX38
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hi, live in old cottage no damp proof, looking for anything that could be done to living room which has damp problems - not sure it’s possible to put damp proof course in. are you the property owner...
Torrington - EX38
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I don't know. There are patches of damp in a number of rooms, but I don't know what is causing it or what needs doing.
Torrington - EX38
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possible rising damp in front room are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: terrace please call to appoint
Bideford - EX39
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i need a free quote because my tenants say that there is some form of damp and i’m not sure what needs to be done. i don’t live locally so i’m unable to see what’s needed. my agents can let y...
North Tawton, Okehampton - EX20
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Resolve moisture trapped in (Cob) 2 exterior walls and improve condensation within the property. The property has not yet been purchased but we have had a damp survey completed which has indicated hi...
Barnstaple - EX32
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We are looking at getting a survey done to see if we are eligible for a cavity wall insulation installation, but the surveyor who popped out was unable to identify whether or now we have a damp proof ...
Bideford - EX39
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Solid stone house with solid ground floor. High levles of damp in first meter on gorund floor and some odd areas around *** a*** storey. Previous injection layer apparently put in by previous owners. ...
Barnstaple - EX31
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Possible penetrating damp in kitchen
Chulmleigh - EX18
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Damp survey on 4 bedroom detached property
Bideford - EX39
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Wet walls from outside water
North Tawton, Okehampton - EX20
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The two front widows of the cottage have rising/penetrating damp.
Barnstaple - EX32
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condensation and internal wall treatment are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 rooms property type: semi detached please call to appoint
Barnstaple - EX31
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a survey to check for damp in bungalow, possibly rising damp. the bungalow was built in 1972 and faces south weatherly weather.
Barnstaple - EX32
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Barnstaple - EX31
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Our building survey has revealed some penetrating damp and queried the presence of a DPC at all (as well as whether cavity wall insulation is present). On further inspection we have seen high damp rea...
Umberleigh - EX37
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concrete floor damp and timber treatment
Barnstaple - EX31
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We would like a survey done to check for damp in several locations in our cottage. In our kitchen there is a damp smell in the lower cupboards and we have noticed a patch of what we think could be dam...
Bideford - EX39
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inspection / advice as tenants suggestion of dampness in a 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 ...
Bideford - EX39
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hi,we are currently renting out a flat to a young couple, the are complaining of mould in every room apart from the kitchen.we have arranged to view the problem on tuesday 26that 11am we would appreci...
Beaworthy - EX21
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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.
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.
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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