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Extensions including garage conversions will usually require additional damp proofing to be added during the conversion, as the existing garage will typically have 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 put into walls and floors. In addition, the roof of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will most likely be performed by using 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 existing concrete floor, below 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 already been damp proofed, but this might have to be improved as part of the conversion to be able to meet current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed to be able to safeguard the brickwork from rotting slowly as moisture sets in. This can be accomplished by either utilising damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls already present in the garage. Damp proofing is an integral part of the building regulations that the garage conversion will need to comply with, therefore is it necessary to make sure that your garage conversion incorporates suitable damp proofing methods.

Average Damp proofing cost in Yelverton

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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Damp proofing installation cost in Yelverton 2025

Labour cost £1,050
Material cost £375
Waste removal £75
Time frame: 3-5 days

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Yelverton

Yelverton is a big village on the south-western edge of Dartmoor, Devon, in England. When Yelverton train station (on the Great Western Railway (GWR) line from Plymouth to Tavistock) opened up in the 19th century, the town ended up being a prominent home for Plymouth commuters. The train is currently shut, but the Plym Valley Railway has reopened a section of it. Yelverton is well known for Roborough Rock - a noticeable mass of rock near to the Plymouth road on the edge of nearby Roborough Down, near the southern end of the airfield. It offered its name to the Rock Hotel, built as a farm during the Elizabethan duration, but transformed in the 1850s to provide for expanding tourism in the location. The area to the south as well as west of the roundabout at the centre of the town was worked out in late Victorian as well as Edwardian times, with many grand and extravagant rental properties. An area developed at regarding the same time on a weird shaped piece of land to the south of the Tavistock road is known as Leg o' Mutton Corner. At the start of the 2nd World War, a landing field (RAF Harrowbeer) was built at surrounding Harrowbeer as a boxer terminal for the air support of Devonport Dockyard and also the Western Approaches. A 19th century terrace of homes, now mostly exchanged stores, had to have its upper floor removed to offer a simpler approach. One high structure which was not altered was St. Paul's Church, yet the tower was struck by a plane, leading to a warning light being fitted. The format of the paths is still very clear and also although they are significantly grassed over, the many planet and also brick safety bunkers developed to safeguard the boxers from strike on the ground are all still in position. Some American airmen as well as anti-aircraft battery devices were based right here throughout the second fifty percent of the war. An airplane lugging President Roosevelt landed below when its original destination was fogbound.

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FAQs

How can I tell if my property has damp?

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.

How quickly can I redecorate my walls after damp proofing has been installed?

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.

Why is it important to fix a damp problem?

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!

How can I tell what type of damp I’ve got?

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.

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