Damp proofing
Sheerness - ME12
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Extensions such as garage conversions will usually require supplementary damp proofing to be installed during the conversion, as the existing garage routinely has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not built to be in accordance with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing should be put into walls and floors. Furthermore, the roofing of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing of the floor of the garage conversion will most likely be achieved by employing a damp proof membrane. This membrane will come in either solid or liquid form. The damp proof membrane will be placed down either on top of the 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 a few garages, the walls have already been damp proofed, but this may need to be updated as part of the conversion to be able to meet current building regulations. The walls will need to be damp proofed to be able to protect the brickwork from rotting slowly as moisture sets in. This is accomplished 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 will need to comply with, therefore 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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The Essex town of Benfleet has a populace of 70,000 and situated towards the south of the county, north of the Canvey Island. South Benfleet is near to several other significant towns of Southend and Basildon. Benfleet carries a wide variety of houses from traditional to contemporary, so be sure to work with specialist home improvement experts in Benfleet to maximise your property's potential and make certain a good quality finish.
Sheerness - ME12
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Gillingham - ME7
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I have had a survey conducted that says the DPC on my current rear extension has been bridged. This has caused the render to fail
Westcliff-on-Sea - SS0
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I need to get a damp survey done. For the damp survey to be accepted it needs to meet the following conditions: • xx xx The report must be dated within the last 90 days and for the correct
Brentwood - CM15
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Area of damp on sun lounge interior wall, approx 4 feet square. two years ago work was carried out to resolve the problem, the following year everything was fine, but this year the problem has resurfa
Property: terrace
Chatham - ME4
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Damp in an area in the basement bedroom. Trying to get the problem rectified
Brentwood - CM13
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Floor tiles lifting. took some up and the concrete underneath is damp
Property: detached
Gillingham - ME7
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Damp survey before buying
Gillingham - ME7
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Do you do free inspections ? we are a property management
Westcliff-on-Sea - SS0
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Hi I just needed a quote for damp on 2 walls please
Leigh-on-Sea - SS9
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Injection of DPC to be carried out on the lower floor of the house
Canvey Island - SS8
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Hi, there is a black dirty/mould on the exterior of the render, outside the house. I'm not sure if it's just dirt that needs a clean or an issue with mould. This is a house I am buying but not yet mov
Brentwood - CM15
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Looking for damp survey as my walls are cold and I see sign of dampness
Gravesend - DA12
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Rising damp in one room, basement
Chelmsford - CM2
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Brentwood - CM14
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Have one wall which is wet to touch and one that is very mouldy (the other side is a communal hall which is also impacted). Looking to see what is causing it to see if I (or landlord if structural or
Southend-on-Sea - SS3
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Wickford - SS11
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Damp in hallway and other rooms mould on ceiling
Basildon - SS16
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Hi there hope you are ok i have slight damp in hall way of terraced house. need to have it looked at if possible. many thanks vickie
Property: terrace
Westcliff-on-Sea - SS0
Enquiry from: Leon H
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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.
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.
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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