Extensions including garage conversions will usually require additional damp proofing to be added as part of conversion, as the pre-existing garage routinely has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not designed to conform to building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing should be put into walls and floors. Furthermore, the roof of the garage conversion will require water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will usually be achieved by employing 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 pre-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 been damp proofed, but this may have 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 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 that are already in the garage. Damp proofing is a part of the building regulations that the garage conversion should adhere to, and so is it vital to ensure 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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Wokingham - RG40
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several rising damp inside the house are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 rooms property type: detached please call to appoint
Wokingham - RG40
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signs of damp and mould in extension internal wall are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: semi detached please call to ap...
Wokingham - RG40
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Quote for damp treatment (looks like black mould) in front bedroom and downstairs toilet. House is circa 100 years old.
Wokingham - RG41
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we have a flat in wokingham which has recently developed a severe mould problem. we need to find the cause and treat it please. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you...
Wokingham - RG40
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I have a tenanted flat at 5 Parkfield House, Crowthorne *** and there is an on going problem with mould. Can I please book someone to visit and give me a report? Thanks
Wokingham - RG40
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There is mould around windows which is growing. I would like to know the cause of the mould, and to have it treated.
Wokingham - RG40
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Quote for Mould removal (ingress) in main bedroom. I am a tenant in a rented property. Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 Rooms Pro...
Wokingham - RG40
Enquiry from: Laura M
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We have an issue with damp in the hallway of our house and would like someone to look at it for us. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 R...
Wokingham - RG41
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The wall behind garage has some Dampness and needs some investigation
Wokingham - RG40
Enquiry from: Colin V
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We have one bedroom ground floor flat that has some mould in the bedroom and would like to know the cause and how to prevent it. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many rooms do you...
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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!
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.
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