Extensions including garage conversions will typically require extra damp proofing to be added as part of conversion, as the pre-existing garage normally has 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. In addition, the roofing of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing of the floor of the garage conversion will usually be achieved by employing 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 whether the floor will be a solid or a floating floor. In a few garages, the walls will have already been damp proofed, but this might need to be updated as part of the conversion to be able to comply with current building regulations. The walls will need to be damp proofed in order to protect the brickwork from rotting slowly as moisture sets in. This can be performed by either applying 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 will need to adhere to, and so is it vital to make sure that your garage conversion employs 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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Wallingford is a historic market community as well as civil parish situated to the south of Oxford on the River Thames in England. Historically situated in the county of Berkshire, it was transferred to Oxfordshire for the objectives of administration in 1974. Wallingford is situated 12 miles (19 km) north of Reading, 13 miles (21 kilometres) south of Oxford and also 11 miles (18 km) north west of Henley-on-Thames. The community's population was 11,600 in the 2011 census. The town has played an essential role in English background starting with the surrender of Stigand to William the Conqueror in 1066, which resulted in his taking the throne and the creation of Wallingford Castle. The castle and the community delighted in imperial standing and prospered for much of the Middle Ages. The Treaty of Wallingford, which finished a civil war known as The Anarchy between King Stephen and also Empress Matilda, was signed there. The town then went into a duration of decline after the arrival of the Black Death and also befalling of favour with the Tudor monarchs before being gotten in touch with once again throughout the English Civil War. Wallingford held up as the last remaining Royalist stronghold in Berkshire before surrendering after a 16-week siege. Fearing that Wallingford Castle could be used in a future uprising, Oliver Cromwell got its damage. Ever since Wallingford has ended up being a market town as well as centre of regional commerce. At the centre of the town is a large free market square with the battle memorial and also 17th century arcaded city center to the south, the Corn Exchange theatre to the eastern and many shops around the sides. Off the square there are alleys as well as roads with even more shops and a number of historical inns. Although it was a small town, Wallingford once had 14 churches; currently, there are 3 ancient churches within the Parish of St Mary-le-More and St Leonard, a modern Roman Catholic church, a Quaker Meeting House dating from 1724 as well as Baptist, Methodist and neighborhood churches.
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Wallingford - OX10
Enquiry from: Anthony A
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ground floor study has damp especially around the chimney breast. 200 year old property. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property ...
Wallingford - OX10
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myself and my partner are currently in the process of buying the above property. we recently had a level 3 survey done and they found some timber rot up in the loft. they recommended getting a timber ...
Wallingford - OX10
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fix damp on rendered external wall 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
Wallingford - OX10
Enquiry from: Julie D
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hi please will you call or email me when you are able to go out and review damp issues again. we started to decorate one of our downstairs rooms but then realised we have a damp issue with no obvious...
Wantage - OX12
Enquiry from: Emma M
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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.
Abingdon - OX14
Enquiry from: Nishal P
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I am in the process of purchasing a property. The surveyor brought up the issue of some damp in the external wall of the front porch. I would be interested in a damp survey to confirm this and the bes...
Abingdon - OX14
Enquiry from: Steve T
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We moved house last November. Our survey showed damp levels only in the walls near each of our two external doors. We cannot see why this would be. There are no interior signs of damp. So we are inter...
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...
Abingdon - OX14
Enquiry from: Jo G
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Rising damp treatment preferably by injection? There are 2 rooms on the ground floor and they both have damp
Abingdon - OX14
Enquiry from: Linda W
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Have had a survey on mobile home and cause of damp is penetrative Advised I need all exterior sealed I am a night worker so please email
Abingdon - OX14
Enquiry from: Linda W
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Damp room in mobile home Seems to be the floor is the main.problem
Wantage - OX12
Enquiry from: Ginny B
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I have been told that a wall is damp , and may be affecting the wooden floor.
Didcot - OX11
Enquiry from: Dan D
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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...
Abingdon - OX14
Enquiry from: Jesse W
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Hi there, we are due to purchase a flat but we notice now that they have removed the furniture that a few of the walls have damp. We want to know what is causing it as how much it might cost to get ri...
Wantage - OX12
Enquiry from: Joseph D
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Damp patch developed on wall. Noticeably worse after last week’s rains. Would like to get it looked at as concerned it will just keep getting worse.
Thame - OX9
Enquiry from: Amber S
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A consultation for damp/condensation coming through the lower part of a wall under the window ledge and next to the radiator.
Thatcham - RG18
Enquiry from: Geraldine H
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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.
Abingdon - OX14
Enquiry from: Merouan H
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Rising damp on an external wall
Abingdon - OX14
Enquiry from: Andisheh N
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initial damp survey to see what the issue is. thanks!
Reading - RG8
Enquiry from: Mark S
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quote to install an aco drain along the front of a conservatory, draining into a flower bed, to prevent the ingress of water over the damp proof course are you the property owner: owner of the proper...
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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.
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.
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