Damp proofing
Newport - NP19
Enquiry from: Nigel W
Start Date: Immediate
Damp in hallway and corner of living room
Extensions such as garage conversions will often require supplementary damp proofing to be added during the conversion, as the pre-existing garage typically has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not manufactured to comply with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will need to be added to walls and floors. Moreover, the roof of the garage conversion will require water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will in most cases be achieved by utilising 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, underneath 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 in order to adhere to current building regulations. The walls will need to be damp proofed to be able to safeguard the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This is performed by either applying 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 should adhere to, and so is it necessary to ensure that your garage conversion makes use of appropriate 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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Cardiff is the capital of Wales and also the country's largest city too, having a populace of close to 350,000. Cardiff is situated in the historical county of Glamorgan and is a very popular visitor destination with 18 million visitors noted in 2010. Being the capital city of Wales, house costs tend to be much higher compared to the rest of the country and householders are keen to carry on bettering their homes so as to hold on to this value.
Newport - NP19
Enquiry from: Nigel W
Start Date: Immediate
Damp in hallway and corner of living room
Newport - NP10
Enquiry from: Leonard C
Start Date: Immediate
Identify and provide solutions to resolve damp issues
New Tredegar - NP24
Enquiry from: Laura C
Start Date: Immediate
Tenant has some damp areas in house so need a quote/survey
Barry - CF63
Enquiry from: Matthew J
Start Date: Immediate
Experiencing dampness creating mould on one wall within the living room (Perimeter wall), bathroom kitchen/backdoor. I would like a review of the situation and a quote of possible remediation work tha
Barry - CF63
Enquiry from: Nigel P
Start Date: Immediate
Downstairs front and back room damp on walls could someone come out and provide a quote for damp repair and plastering please
Property: terrace
Pontypridd - CF37
Enquiry from: Lisa M
Start Date: Immediate
DPC last done 27 years ago and we are selling. the surveyor has advised a new DPC at our cost, this is a three bed Victoria style semi on (address removed) Please can you send me a quote
Porth - CF39
Enquiry from: Janet L
Start Date: Immediate
Remove remaining render, identify problem,damp proof, re-render and plaster. This is inside of pine end wall
Penarth, Dinas Powys - CF64
Enquiry from: William G
Start Date: Immediate
Damp coming in via front ground floor room
Weston-Super-Mare - BS22
Enquiry from: Mahavir V
Start Date: Immediate
Damp proofing(tanking) on a wall, 10-11 square Meters, which is against the hill
Newport - NP11
Enquiry from: Mark W
Start Date: Immediate
I need a property I’m interested in buying surveyed for damp, the property is a few hundred years old with flag stones, I’m aware the floor will need doing and possibly tanking of the entire groun
Barry - CF63
Enquiry from: Michael R
Start Date: Immediate
Pre-purchase damp report for the property as the home-buyer survey I have received identified 40% moisture in the living room wall and 35% in the hallway. What is your price for this report please?
Newport - NP20
Enquiry from: Darlene R
Start Date: Immediate
I don't live here at mo
Pontypridd - CF37
Enquiry from: Ryan J
Start Date: Immediate
The bathroom shows signs of excess damp and mould. It’s an extension and I would like a quote to help me look at remedies to solve it
Caerphilly - CF83
Enquiry from: Natalie A
Start Date: Immediate
I have what looks like rising damp in my living room
Barry - CF62
Enquiry from: Emily N
Start Date: Immediate
Condensation and penetrating damp
Cardiff - CF14
Enquiry from: Sandra D
Start Date: Immediate
Advice for damp patch in hall
Weston-Super-Mare - BS23
Enquiry from: Sheema A
Start Date: Immediate
Damp on a wall encroughing to the ceiling skirting board
Newport - NP11
Enquiry from: Aneta M
Start Date: Immediate
Diagnosing damp problem , cost for treatment
Barry - CF62
Enquiry from: Stacey W
Start Date: Immediate
I have had a level 3 RICS survey conducted on a property that I’m looking to purchase. This has raised a couple of queries with regards to damp in the property. I’m looking for a specialist to com
Cardiff - CF14
Enquiry from: Rohaan S
Start Date: Immediate
Discovered a few patches of damp, I would like a free quote so I know how much it will cost to repair
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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.
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.
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