Extensions such as garage conversions will usually require additional damp proofing to be added during the conversion, as the existing garage normally has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not designed to conform to building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will need to be added to walls and floors. Additionally, the roofing of the garage conversion will require water proofing. The damp proofing of the floor of the garage conversion will often be performed by utilising 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 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 might need to be updated as part of the conversion in order to meet current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed in order to protect the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This is done by either implementing damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls already present in the garage. Damp proofing is an important part of the building regulations that the garage conversion should adhere to, and so is it vital to make sure 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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Requests for quotations in Western Midlands in October 2024
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Telford - TF2
Enquiry from: Becky F
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Victorian house pre 1900, damp walls, need a quote please to help with someone who specialises in Victorian houses in particular as some techniques are not suitable for the age of property.
Evesham - WR11
Enquiry from: Adam M
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We have an issue with a damp wall by the front of our property. The damp is at the bottom of one wall coming out above our skirting board next to the front door of the house. There is also green mould...
Redditch - B98
Enquiry from: Kon K
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need a survey and inspection to stop condensation and mould staining 0n walls in bedroom and living room will need quotation for any building work including fitting air bricks and ventilation
Redditch - B98
Enquiry from: KON K
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CARRY OUT SURVEY AND QUOTATION FOR WORKS TO STOP CON DENSATION DAMP STAINING ON WALLS
Walsall - WS9
Enquiry from: Rishika M
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Damp on the lower walls in hallway, and higher damp on the dining room wall
Willenhall - WV12
Enquiry from: Robert S
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I have taken skirting boards off on a small bedroom I think we have a damp issue along the wall not sure need advice
West Bromwich - B71
Enquiry from: Samantha R
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Suspected damp in the living room. I'd like someone to come and take a look and confirm if it is damp and give a quote on rectifying the issue.
Stoke-on-Trent - ST7
Enquiry from: Martyn C
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It needs someone to check it out, there are no visible signs, but my property gets mould or damp in a few areas. A wall and a ceiling on the ground floor, and a ceiling/wall on the first floor.
Oswestry - SY11
Enquiry from: Anne C
Start Date: Immediate
Rising damp on lower floor.
Bilston - WV14
Enquiry from: Baljit K
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Damp and condensation in kitchen and bathroom
Evesham - WR11
Enquiry from: Mark B
Start Date: Immediate
Possible problem with rising damp
Solihull - B92
Enquiry from: Nikolay S
Start Date: Immediate
I have issue with some damp in one o f the wall. I tv is running across 2 rooms
Shipston-on-Stour - CV36
Enquiry from: Rebecca C
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i need damp and timber report for our mortgage also if there is work to be carried out i will need a quote for the work that needs to be done
Nuneaton - CV11
Enquiry from: Ian B
Start Date: Immediate
Damp repeatedly occurring on internal wall
Burntwood - WS7
Enquiry from: Hayley W
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Hi, i am emailing on behalf of darwin medical practice in chasetown (chasetown medical center) and we need to book someone to come and survey our basement for damp and also a room on the ground floor ...
Nuneaton - CV11
Enquiry from: Glen D
Start Date: Immediate
Moisture is coming through an outer wall so we need this checked and treated.
Dudley - DY2
Enquiry from: Faatimah A
Start Date: Immediate
Under floor appears to have a lot damp
Burton-on-Trent - DE13
Enquiry from: Lesley O
Start Date: Immediate
We have some sort of damp problem near our front door - not sure what the problem is but there is an air brick outside near the the problem - possibly the damp coarse is not sufficient? Also a bit of...
Shrewsbury - SY5
Enquiry from: Paul T
Start Date: Immediate
Not sure of the work to be carried out. We have water tracking from the outer wall to an internal wall.
Stoke-on-Trent - ST2
Enquiry from: Stephen C
Start Date: Immediate
Currently in the process of buying the property and would like a free damp survey
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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.
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!
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