Extensions such as garage conversions will typically require supplementary damp proofing to be installed during the conversion, as the existing garage normally has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not designed to comply with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will need to be added to walls and floors. Furthermore, the roof of the garage conversion will require water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will most likely be performed by using 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 will have already been damp proofed, but this might have to be improved as part of the conversion in order to adhere to current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed to be able to protect the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This can be carried out by either making use of 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 will need to comply with, therefore is it important to make sure 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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Nairn is a town as well as former burgh in the Highland council area of Scotland. It is an ancient angling port and market town around 17 miles (27 kilometres) eastern of Inverness. It is the typical county town of the area of Nairn, also known as Nairnshire. As of the 2011 Census, Nairn had a population of 9,773, making it the third-largest settlement in the Highland council location, behind Inverness and Fort William. Nairn is best known as a seaside resort, with two golf links, award-winning beaches, an area centre/mid-scale arts location (Nairn Area & Arts Centre), a small theater (called The Little Theatre) as well as one little gallery, offering info on the area as well as incorporating the collection of the previous Fishertown museum.
Nairn - IV12
Enquiry from: Wendy S
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to assess if damp exists and if it does a quote to remedy it. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 5+ rooms property type: detached please ...
Nairn - IV12
Enquiry from: Callum R
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Looking to see what treatments are needed for the outside of or home. We think rising damp is an issue.
Nairn - IV12
Enquiry from: Sarah F
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damp on an exposed stone wall in fire place. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: detached please call to appoint
Nairn - IV12
Enquiry from: Sarah F
Start Date: Immediate
Exposed stone wall in front room has some patches of damp at the bottom in the fireplace.
Nairn - IV12
Enquiry from: Steven W
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we dug a hole under our house where we keep gettin mold and discovered water keep flowing into the hole, wondering if can have a free quote to see what the issue is and how to solve the water thank yo...
Nairn - IV12
Enquiry from: VERA M
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damp survey on gable end fireplace wall are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: terrace please call to appoint
Nairn - IV12
Enquiry from: William C
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
We are in the process of making an offer on the above cottage and need an idea of costs. There is dampness to flooring at ground level, high dampness at the fireplace and moderate dampness around rear...
Nairn - IV12
Enquiry from: Iain K
Start Date: Immediate
Timber and damp report required
Forres - IV36
Enquiry from: Howard E
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The house is a 3 bedroom bungalow with one bedroom with a ensuite upstairs. We have just had our offer accepted subjected it to a timber and damp survey. We are wanting to get the survey completed ...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Atholl F
Start Date: Immediate
I have a strong smell of dampness in a closer that goes into an outside wall, also it looks to be damp on the chipboard floor in areas close to the wall. Definitely need the source of the damp located...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Graham H
Start Date: Immediate
damp course required for small cottage. also inspection of loft for signs of, and eradication of, any woodworm are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofi...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Michael C
Start Date: Immediate
We have a damp issue on our bedroom wall at the top where it meets the sloping roof
Fortrose - IV10
Enquiry from: Lorraine T
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not sure that’s why i need someone to advise me on the high moisture reading. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: oth...
Forres - IV36
Enquiry from: Chiara M
Start Date: Immediate
damp treatment quote we think we may have rising damp in our home are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: detached please ...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Megan F
Start Date: Immediate
mould that has appeared inside a built in cupboard on external wall. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: other please ...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Sabine H
Start Date: Immediate
i think i have damp in my bedroom wall. there need to have a look at it and if so what the treatment will be. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Susan S
Start Date: Immediate
treatment of black mould in multiple rooms & measures put in place to prevent it coming back are you the property owner: owner of the property
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Helen M
Start Date: Immediate
son’s bedroom has small insects which you can’t see to the trained eye! on taking a photo of these small dots on the wall and zoom in you can see them! we think they are there as perhaps the outs...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Martin B
Start Date: Immediate
Inspection of mould build up in bedroom and quote to remove / sort issue
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Rachel S
Start Date: Immediate
damp survey required in rented property. landlords handyman checked the loft and seems to think that there is no issue. there’s been what i believe to be penetrating damp as a result of condensation...
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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.
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!
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.
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