Tonbridge Construction and Damp-Proofing
Based: in Tonbridge, TN9 2YRLatest review
Andy L., TN12
Damp Proofing in Tonbridge
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Extensions such as garage conversions will often require additional damp proofing to be installed through the conversion, as the pre-existing garage will often have a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not built to be in accordance with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing should be added to walls and floors. Furthermore, the roof of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will usually be performed by using 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 some garages, the walls will have already been damp proofed, but this might need to be updated as part of the conversion to be able to adhere to current building regulations. The walls should be damp proofed in order to protect the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This is carried out by either implementing damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls that are already in the garage. Damp proofing is an important part of the building regulations that the garage conversion will need to comply with, and so is it important to make sure 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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I have had a survey conducted that says the DPC on my current rear extension has been bridged. This has caused the render to fail
Bexley - DA5
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Need someone to look at some damp & timber issues raised on a property survey which we are purchasing if possible please
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Area of damp on sun lounge interior wall, approx 4 feet square. two years ago work was carried out to resolve the problem, the following year everything was fine, but this year the problem has resurfa
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Chatham - ME4
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Damp in an area in the basement bedroom. Trying to get the problem rectified
Brentwood - CM13
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Floor tiles lifting. took some up and the concrete underneath is damp
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Gillingham - ME7
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Damp survey before buying
Dartford - DA1
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Damp in bathroom constantly
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Do you do free inspections ? we are a property management
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Anti-Mould, Damp painting required for the entire 2/3 bedroom flat including cleaning existing mould etc
London - E7
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Due to recent rains, some water / moisture seems to have seeped onto the inner wall, blistering the paint / coating; so may need damp proofing / sealing of some sort
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Just moved into a house and started decorating. Noticed signs of damp in the corner of *** bedroom while painting. Discoloured and flaking paint. Rusty screws in window blind. Guessing a roof or rende
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Hi, there is a black dirty/mould on the exterior of the render, outside the house. I'm not sure if it's just dirt that needs a clean or an issue with mould. This is a house I am buying but not yet mov
Ilford, Chigwell - IG3
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Two bay windows at front of house
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Quote on front wall as damp inside
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Unsure - extreme condensation and now showing signs of dampness
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London - SE23
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Check for tanking, damp proof membrane
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There is rising damp on the inside of all the external walls. the flat is on the ground floor
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Looking for damp survey as my walls are cold and I see sign of dampness
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Rising damp in one room, basement
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There was a water leak from the first floor to the neighbours flat. It causes damp on the ceiling and on the wall. The survey has been done and just looking for someone to do the work
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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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