Extensions such as garage conversions will typically require extra damp proofing to be installed through the conversion, as the pre-existing garage will typically have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not manufactured 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 need water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will most likely be achieved by utilising a damp proof membrane. This membrane is available 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 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 improved as part of the conversion in order to adhere to current building regulations. The walls will need to be damp proofed in order to safeguard the brickwork from rotting slowly as moisture sets in. This is carried out 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 ensure 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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Wadebridge is a town as well as civil church in north Cornwall, England, UK. The town straddles the River Camel 5 miles (8.0 kilometres) upstream from Padstow. The long-term population was 6,222 in the census of 2001, increasing to 7,900 in the 2011 census. There are 2 selecting wards in the town (East as well as West). Their complete population is 8,272. Originally referred to as Wade, it was a dangerous fording factor throughout the river until a bridge was developed here in the 15th century, after which the name changed to its existing kind. The bridge was tactically essential throughout the English Civil War, and Oliver Cromwell went there to take it. Ever since, it has actually been widened twice as well as refurbished in 1991. Wadebridge was served by a train station between 1834 and 1967; part of the line now forms the Camel Trail, an entertainment path for walkers, bicyclists as well as horse cyclists. The town made use of to be a road traffic bottleneck on the A39 road up until it was bypassed in 1991, and also the major buying road, Molesworth Street, is now pedestrianised. The community has a secondary school where several remarkable sports-people were educated. The Royal Cornwall Program is a three-day farming show held at the nearby Royal Cornwall Showground every June, and the 5-day Cornwall Folk Festival happens around the August Bank Holiday.
Wadebridge - PL27
Enquiry from: Sophie S
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Property is a detached bungalow built in 1930s with a 1950s extension to one side. Concrete rendered cavity walls with a suspended timber floor. Original bitumen damp proofing has failed and crumble...
Wadebridge - PL27
Enquiry from: Kezzie W
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We have an old Cottage in wadebridge and are struggling to keep the damp away in one external wall. We need to get something done as it’s starting to smell in the property. Was wondering if someone...
Wadebridge - PL27
Enquiry from: Ali D
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a lot of damp and mould has been reported to us (bond oxbough phillips estate agents) from the tenant who rents it out. so we need to identify the issue. are you the property owner: tenant (with perm...
Wadebridge - PL27
Enquiry from: Peter M
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damp in two walls of single block construction are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: detached please call to appoint
Wadebridge - PL27
Enquiry from: Peter M
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damp in 2 walls front of house. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: detached please call to appoint
Wadebridge - PL27
Enquiry from: Theresa M
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we have a downstairs bedroom with 2 outside walls and we have damp marks on wall in corner. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms prope...
Wadebridge - PL27
Enquiry from: Jennifer H
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Rising damp in bedroom wall/external
Wadebridge - PL27
Enquiry from: Amelia H
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Mould removal from my bathroom. It’s not big but it’s definitely growing I tried to get rid of it but it has come back and need professional help. Please get in touch as soon as possible thanks A...
St. Austell - PL25
Enquiry from: Veronica D
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Rising damp issues in my 3 bed semi-detached house
St. Austell - PL25
Enquiry from: Chrissie H
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We would be keen on a survey to determine the issues by an expert. We are looking to implement some upgrades to the property for patients and staff in time. Thanks
St. Austell - PL25
Enquiry from: Stephen W
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Need damp survey of recently purchased house. House survey highlighted minor issues with damp on internal wall (concrete block on concrete base) & corner of Living Room to external. Would like rest of...
St. Austell - PL25
Enquiry from: Stephen W
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Survey of house highlighted Damp on internal wall (Block on concrete base) and corner of Living Room. Living room damp was possibly due to soil above DPC , also discovered drain by corner is blocked s...
Bodmin - PL30
Enquiry from: Kathleen H
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Floor damp and rotten it was replac***ars ago and has gone again
St. Austell - PL25
Enquiry from: Joe M
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rising damp on wall in middle wall of the house just on one side are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: semi detached ple...
Newquay - TR7
Enquiry from: Nicoli V
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Front wall of house seems to have rising damp
Newquay - TR7
Enquiry from: Olivia L
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hi there. we are currently renting, but we have a mould problem in the bedroom (the worst) and living room. i wondered if someone could assess the problem and give a quote. we are happy to go halves w...
Newquay - TR7
Enquiry from: Jamie V
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Would like a quote please for damp proofing the downstairs bedroom in my house. Thank you
Newquay - TR7
Enquiry from: Izzie R
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Survey to understand what the root cause of the damp is and how best to treat with a quote
St. Austell - PL26
Enquiry from: Naomi C
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Inspection of damp, mouldy corner inside old part of house.
Bodmin - PL31
Enquiry from: Libby T
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We live on the end of a 1920s terrace and we’ve noticed a lot of bubbling and salts coming through on the inside of that external wall. Just wanted to know whether there’s an affordable solution t...
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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.
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!
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