Extensions such as garage conversions will often require supplementary damp proofing to be added as part of conversion, as the pre-existing garage normally has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not manufactured to be in accordance with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will have to be put into walls and floors. Moreover, the roofing of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will often be performed by utilising a damp proof membrane. This membrane will come in either solid or liquid form. The damp proof membrane will be put down either on top of the pre-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 improved as part of the conversion in order to comply with current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed to be able to protect the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This is carried out by either employing 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 integral part of the building regulations that the garage conversion should adhere to, therefore is it vital 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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Malmesbury - SN16
Enquiry from: Damien B
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The house was built in the late 50s/early 60s, and has since had an extension. there are 2 exposed concrete patches alongside the interior of an external wall, which feel damp to the touch. we have ju
Property: terrace
Trowbridge - BA14
Enquiry from: Patrick T
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(address removed) . Damp on interior kitchen wall. We also need the outside of this wall rendering
Melksham - SN12
Enquiry from: Alun S
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After a house survey it has been reported that there is high moisture readings and the damp course may have broken down. (address removed) is a 1930's semi, so understanable really. I'm looking for a
Bradford-on-Avon - BA15
Enquiry from: Amanda B
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Hello we have two windows in the same room. one had issues with the gutter which is now sorted. not sure if there is an underlying issue with the other. i think the damp course has been breached on bo
Property: detached
Bath - BA1
Enquiry from: Helen S
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Breach of damp roofing at base of stairs
Bristol - BS16
Enquiry from: Anna D
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(address removed) survey for a property we are buying. Property is a three bed terrace house. It doesn’t have a basement or a loft conversion
Bristol - BS30
Enquiry from: Rianne S
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Area of damp above tiled floor/tiled skirting in kitchen. Started a few weeks ago
Calne - SN11
Enquiry from: Caroline F
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Possibly need a damp proof course. it’s been 20 years since we last had one and we are noticing damp under the stairs and on our front room walls. we have fitted floor vents under the stairs which h
Calne - SN11
Enquiry from: Ilona D
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There is a small damp patch on the floor near the patio doors. The damp corse was re-done before we completed on the house. The water may be tracking down the wall. We would like to know the cause is
Calne - SN11
Enquiry from: Claire S
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Damp patch in bedroom on ceiling that feels slightly wet. Been there for 10 years plus
Westbury - BA13
Enquiry from: Peter K
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Assess damp on exterior west facing wall. Inside dry lined. Wall is very thick, 220 years old. Give Estimate of work required and cost
Bath - BA2
Enquiry from: Alice L
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I've been in the house 3 years and i suspect when i viewed the property, a treatment/anti-damp paint was applied to disguise the problem. after moving in, a small section of damp appeared in a small a
Property: detached
Westbury - BA13
Enquiry from: Vicky C
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There are a couple of areas that need looking at. There is some damp under my kitchen floor and some around the chimney breast in my living room. Thanks
Bristol - BS37
Enquiry from: Jo W
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We are buying the property and want to instruct the work to be carried out before or after we move in and the cost. We have a survey detailing the work. Outer wall mortar removed and replaced with lim
Bristol - BS16
Enquiry from: Stefan M
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Hi - have noticed a small (ish) damp area near the back door of our house. Not really sure what's required so a survey as soon as possible would be great. Cheers!
Wotton-under-Edge - GL12
Enquiry from: Carole W
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Water penetration in 2 areas upstairs. We have tried to resolve it our selves but unsuccessful. Also need a damp proof course put in downstairs
Chippenham - SN15
Enquiry from: Allan B
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We are refurbishing an extension containing a bedroom and a bathroom. It suffers from damp, condensation and mould
Bristol - BS37
Enquiry from: Nathan S
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We have a damp patch in the middle of a bedroom wall but it backs onto our neighbours bathroom( which is where i think it's coming from) i just need to be sure first
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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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