Extensions including garage conversions will usually require supplementary damp proofing to be installed during the conversion, as the pre-existing garage will often have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not designed to be in accordance with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing should be added to walls and floors. Moreover, the roof of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing of the floor of the garage conversion will most likely be achieved by utilising 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 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 a few garages, the walls will have already been damp proofed, but this might have 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 to be able to safeguard the brickwork from rotting slowly as moisture sets in. This is 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 important part of the building regulations that the garage conversion should adhere to, and so is it important to ensure that your garage conversion incorporates 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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Newton Stewart - DG8
Enquiry from: Sam S
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I am needing a Damp and Rot specialist to visit my house and inspect and quote for Damp and Rot issues. If a specialist in the area could either call me or email i would very much appreciate it. My em...
Newton Stewart - DG8
Enquiry from: Sam S
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I am looking for a quotation to remedy the damp issues on this property . I would be grateful if someone could call me and i'll impart more information then. Many thanks and look forward to hearing fr...
Stranraer - DG9
Enquiry from: Philip S
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Damp in kitchen causing kitchen cupboard to fall off
Newton Stewart - DG8
Enquiry from: Pauline M
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Damp and rot survey for property purchase
Newton Stewart - DG8
Enquiry from: Helen B
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Damp proof coursing, woodworm treatment, potentially dry rot but not confirmed on the latter.
Newton Stewart - DG8
Enquiry from: Emily B
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Damp wall in living room needing looked at Black mold and damp wall in guest room
Stranraer - DG9
Enquiry from: John M
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Rear of the house damp issues.
Stranraer - DG9
Enquiry from: Lillias M
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damp survey required for a rental property 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 to appoint
Stranraer - DG9
Enquiry from: Colette M
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i am a prospective buyer, the current owners have done a survey and a number of issues with damp have been found. prior to purchase the surveyors have recommended a full assessment by a specialist to ...
Stranraer - DG9
Enquiry from: John M
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check under downstairs kitchen floor for issues of damp. quote for work are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: semi detac...
Newton Stewart - DG8
Enquiry from: Kath B
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damp and woodworm identified on home report of property that i am buying. will next be in the area week beginni*** october. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you nee...
Newton Stewart - DG8
Enquiry from: Aidan F
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investigation and fix of a damp problem at a ceiling /wall junction in a bedroom that has defeated the efforts of local roofers. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do yo...
Stranraer - DG9
Enquiry from: Judith P
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we think we have rising damp in part of our home. 50 0/0 of our home was built in 1800s in is bricks, (no caverty wall), and needs damp proofing
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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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