Damp proofing
Antrim - BT41
Enquiry from: Darren S
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I'm looking for a damp survey to be conducted after receiving the survey report from a pending house purchase
Extensions such as garage conversions will usually require additional damp proofing to be installed through the conversion, as the pre-existing garage normally has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not designed to comply with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing should be added to walls and floors. Additionally, the roof of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing of the floor of the garage conversion will usually be achieved by by using 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 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 a few garages, the walls will have already been damp proofed, but this may have to be updated as part of the conversion to be able to meet current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed in order to safeguard the brickwork from rotting slowly as moisture sets in. This is accomplished by either implementing damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls that are 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 necessary 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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Translating as 'lone ridge', Antrim is a town and civil parish in County Antrim in the northeast of Northern Ireland. It is located around the banks of the Six Mile Water, which is half a mile from Lough Neagh. It is the county town of County Antrim and prior to this, was the administrative home of Antrim Borough Council. There are lots of divisions and suburbs of Antrim, a number of which include Ballycraigy, Carnbeg, Caulside, Dublin Road, Greenvale, Greystone, Islandbawn, Meadowlands, Muckamore, Newpark, Niblock, plus the Folly. Boasting a population of 20001, Antrim is categorised as being a large sized town by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. Of this population, 23.1 percent were below 16 years old and 15.7% were older than 60. 48.6 percent of the population were male and 51.4% were female. Quite a few buildings inside the town are historically significant, especially close to the High Street. This consists of the courthouse, a 19th-century smithy on Bridge Street, which features a special horseshoe entrance, Shane's Castle and Antrim Castle, the Castle Grounds, plus the Springfarm Rath. Renovations to Antrim Market House, a 2-storey building which is 9 bays long, 3 deep, built in 1726, are presently happening. This will contain Antrim Information Centre, relocating it from its location on the High Street, plus a multi-functional auditorium in an effort to offer an area for a lot of functions, like theatre and music productions. As a result of being on the banks of a river, the linen industry came to prominence in Antrim, although this was impacted by the decline in the industry through the 20th century. It has been replaced by Northern Ireland's Technology Park. For all of your property upgrades, be certain that you use trustworthy pros in Antrim to make sure that you get the very best quality.
Antrim - BT41
Enquiry from: Darren S
Start Date: Immediate
I'm looking for a damp survey to be conducted after receiving the survey report from a pending house purchase
Ballymena - BT42
Enquiry from: Harry M
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We would like a quote for a damp survey in our bungalow as we have a suspicion we may have a dampness below the floor in either the bathroom or kitchen
Ballymena - BT42
Enquiry from: Kenny K
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Raising damp and spray treatment to all wood work
Newtownabbey - BT37
Enquiry from: Mark K
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Damp showing at the Gable end of the house. Please get me a quote for diagnosis and treatment
Belfast - BT15
Enquiry from: Alice T
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Just had a survey completed on a house we’re purchasing and looking to get quotes based on the damp they found in the property. Dampness found around the following sites in the house and just lookin
Ballymena - BT43
Enquiry from: Derek L
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Im sure ,so I would like a survey done to find the solution
Ballymena - BT43
Enquiry from: Steve R
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Assess and quote for damp proofing
Ballymena - BT42
Enquiry from: Sharon M
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Survey to establish cause of damp
Belfast - BT13
Enquiry from: Mark M
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Mold showing on bedroom ceiling and some walls
Ballymena - BT42
Enquiry from: Jamie R
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Need a survey on damp, condensation build up
Newtownabbey - BT36
Enquiry from: Julie H
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Got roof replaced and insulated, also cavity wall insulation. Still getting damp round ceiling and wall joining into ceiling in our bedroom. Probably condensation damp as window always wet next mornin
Belfast - BT13
Enquiry from: Niyi A
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Condensation, mould and rising damp
Belfast - BT13
Enquiry from: Ashleigh R
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Damp detected in ground floor of the property and upstairs in second bedroom ceiling
Newtownabbey - BT36
Enquiry from: Michael T
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Check where condensation is coming from ... its a rental property so not sure if the tenants are opening windows etc and plaster off wall at neighbours house need to check no damp coming in through th
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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.
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.
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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