Building work | Damp Proofing
Boscastle - PL35
Enquiry from: Chris E
Start Date: Immediate
Looking for a company to treat some areas underneath shower trays for mold/fungi. Toadstools growing at moment due to previous leaks and damp etc.
Extensions such as garage conversions will usually require additional damp proofing to be added through the conversion, as the 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. In addition, the roof of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing of the floor of the garage conversion will in most cases be achieved by employing a damp proof membrane. This membrane can 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 will have already been damp proofed, but this might have to be improved as part of the conversion in order 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 employing 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, and so is it important to ensure that your garage conversion makes use of 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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Requests for quotations in Boscastle in May 2026
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Boscastle is a village and also angling port on the north coast of Cornwall, England, UK, in the civil parish of Forrabury and also Minster (where the 2011 Census population was included). It is 14 miles (23 kilometres) south of Bude and also 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Tintagel. The harbour is a natural inlet protected by 2 stone harbour wall surfaces constructed in 1584 by Sir Richard Grenville as well as is the only substantial harbour for 20 miles (32 kilometres) along the coastline. The town extends up the valleys of the River Valency as well as River Jordan. Heavy rainfall on 16 August 2004 created extensive damage to the town. Boscastle exists within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The South West Coast Path goes through the town. The town, with its attractive harbour, is a popular traveler destination. Amongst the attractions are the Museum of Witchcraft, Uncle Paul's Emporium, the Boscastle pottery store, as well as accessibility to the South West Coast Path. Much of the land around Boscastle is had by the National Trust, including both sides of the harbour, Forrabury Stitches, high over the Boscastle as well as split into old "stitchmeal" growing stories, and also large areas of the Valency Valley, understood for its links to Thomas Hardy. The former harbour stables (part of the National Trust estate) are now a hostel run by YHA, prominent with walkers. The National Trust runs a shop at the harbour, as well as a site visitor centre in the Old Smithy.
Boscastle - PL35
Enquiry from: Chris E
Start Date: Immediate
Looking for a company to treat some areas underneath shower trays for mold/fungi. Toadstools growing at moment due to previous leaks and damp etc.
Launceston - PL15
Enquiry from: Ben W
Start Date: Immediate
Good morning, I require a damp and timber survey to be completed for mortgage purposes. Is this something you can provide? Ben
Wadebridge - PL27
Enquiry from: Christine J
Start Date: Immediate
a cottage in chapel street I’ve had a survey done and they’ve said there’s rising and penetrating damp . I would like to know how much it would be to fix this. Thanks
Bude - EX23
Enquiry from: Kym H
Start Date: Immediate
Full Apartment review, ongoing discussions with the block management, we believe damp is coming from outside the property, causing issues inside, but Plymouth Block Management is stating the cause is ...
Launceston - PL15
Enquiry from: Faith J
Start Date: Immediate
The ground floor rear of this property is below ground level and has penetrating damp. We would like to find out the cost of fixing this. Keys for survey access are available from Webbers Estate Agent...
Launceston - PL15
Enquiry from: Diane B
Start Date: Immediate
Damp analysis and diagnosis.
Wadebridge - PL27
Enquiry from: Erdin B
Start Date: Immediate
Full Damp work protection of the property, this may include installing a new Damp course, internal Render removal, Drying
Bodmin - PL30
Enquiry from: Caroline B
Start Date: Immediate
One whole gable end of the pub has damp both downstairs and up. We would like this looked at so that it can be remedied. Please email for attn Darren/Caz
Bude - EX23
Enquiry from: Jean C
Start Date: Immediate
Appear to have rising damp only on one kitchen wall. Would like to know my options and estimates please
Bude - EX23
Enquiry from: Helena W
Start Date: Immediate
Renovation from guest house to family home plus few apartments. Want the whole house damp treated
Bodmin - PL30
Enquiry from: Kathleen H
Start Date: Immediate
Floor damp and rotten it was replac***ars ago and has gone again
Launceston - PL15
Enquiry from: Laura B
Start Date: Immediate
We would like a quote for Type C Cavity Drainage System & Tanking and also treatment for condensation.
Bude - EX23
Enquiry from: Gervase W
Start Date: Immediate
Rising damp in downstairs bedroom
Launceston - PL15
Enquiry from: Brian D
Start Date: Immediate
damp inside around the top of a window. no obvious sign of entry. heavy rainfall causes damp. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms prop...
Wadebridge - PL27
Enquiry from: Sophie S
Start Date: Immediate
Property is a detached bungalow built in 1930s with a 1950s extension to one side. Concrete rendered cavity walls with a suspended timber floor. Original bitumen damp proofing has failed and crumble...
Bude - EX23
Enquiry from: Lucy F
Start Date: Immediate
Damp survey followed by work to address issues
Bodmin - PL31
Enquiry from: Libby T
Start Date: Immediate
We live on the end of a 1920s terrace and we’ve noticed a lot of bubbling and salts coming through on the inside of that external wall. Just wanted to know whether there’s an affordable solution t...
Wadebridge - PL27
Enquiry from: Kezzie W
Start Date: Immediate
We have an old Cottage in wadebridge and are struggling to keep the damp away in one external wall. We need to get something done as it’s starting to smell in the property. Was wondering if someone...
Bude - EX23
Enquiry from: Adam B
Start Date: Immediate
downstairs living room (bottom left room) rising damp and upstairs front left bedroom. property type: commercial how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 5+ rooms
Launceston - PL15
Enquiry from: Martin H
Start Date: Immediate
I’ve put an offer in on the property and a survey has identified a damp problem in the oldest part of the house … I urgently need a quote for the work so I know what it will involve and to schedul...
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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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