Damp proofing
Newport - NP19
Enquiry from: Nigel W
Start Date: Immediate
Damp in hallway and corner of living room
Extensions including garage conversions will typically require supplementary damp proofing to be installed as part of conversion, as the pre-existing garage will typically 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 require water proofing. The damp proofing of the floor of the garage conversion will most likely be achieved by using 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 pre-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 some garages, the walls have been damp proofed, but this may have to be improved as part of the conversion to be able to adhere to 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 can be performed by either employing damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls that are already in the garage. Damp proofing is a part of the building regulations that the garage conversion will need to adhere to, therefore is it necessary to ensure that your garage conversion incorporates 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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Dinas Powys is a big village and also an area in the Vale of Glamorgan in South Wales which takes its name from the ancient Welsh for fortress, (Dinas) and also pagus,(Powys) the Latin word for pagan. The literal definition, as a result, being, "Pagan Stronghold", describing Dinas Powys hillfort that dates from the Iron Age. The town is 5.6 miles (9.0 kilometres) south-west of the centre of Cardiff and easily located on the A4055 Cardiff to Barry main road. It is generally considered as a pleasant dormitory town for Cardiff's business as well as market travelers since the city has increased with extensive development around the Cardiff Bay location. Regardless of the enhancement of numerous housing developments over the past fifty years, the old village centre of Dinas Powys still has a mostly pristine and virtually country feel, retaining a huge town common and also a standard town centre complete with a post office as well as a variety of small independent stores, pubs, dining establishments as well as area facilities. On top of that there are stores, garages, tiny grocery stores, Pharmacy and also a Vets on the major Cardiff Roadway and also an option of stores on the Murch estate including a post office. The Health and wellness Centre containing the doctors as well as Murch pharmacy moved in April 2017 to the brand-new Medical centre at the top of Murch Road, on the site of the old St Cyres, Dinas Powys site. According to current electoral rolls the population remains in the region of 8,800. This develops the town as the fifth largest negotiation in the Vale of Glamorgan and also larger than numerous legal towns in the UK.
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
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
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
Llantwit Major - CF61
Enquiry from: Caroline M
Start Date: Immediate
Not sure? It needs investigating by someone who knows as surveyor had a damp measure that didn't go into wall so couldn't check
Caerphilly - CF83
Enquiry from: Andrew B
Start Date: Immediate
Lower front living room wall touching some of the side wall; i am not sure whether it is mould or damp. but the wall is cold, so i think it might be damp due to lacking good ventilation
Property: terrace
Penarth, Dinas Powys - CF64
Enquiry from: Nia M
Start Date: Immediate
Damp course on two walls downstairs
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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.
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!
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.
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