Extensions such as garage conversions will typically require additional damp proofing to be added during the conversion, as the existing garage will typically have 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 put into 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 most likely be achieved by employing a damp proof membrane. This membrane is available in either solid or liquid form. The damp proof membrane will be placed down either on top of the pre-existing concrete floor, below 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 have been damp proofed, but this might have to be updated as part of the conversion to be able to comply with 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 can be carried out by either implementing damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls that are already present in the garage. Damp proofing is a part of the building regulations that the garage conversion will need to comply with, therefore is it necessary to make sure that your garage conversion employs 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
| Avg. price low | Avg. price low |
|---|---|
| Avg. price | Avg. price |
| Avg. price high | Avg. price high |
£1900
£1425
£950
£475
£0
| Labour cost | £1,050 | |
| Material cost | £375 | |
| Waste removal | £75 |
Searches that showed one of our pages for Waterlooville, all services
The Hampshire town of Waterlooville is situated around the southerly coast of England and has a population of 64,350. The town forms a section of the Southern Hampshire conurbation and is surrounded by the areas of Purbrook, Blendworth, Cowplain, Lovedean and Catherington. For any house upgrades you will be taking into consideration in the foreseeable future, make sure to only use vetted tradespeople to ensure a high quality of work at a great price.
Hello and welcome to my page. We are a Family run building business with over 20 years in the building industry. We offer a verity of services this includes: Damp proofing specialists, Bricklaying Landscaping Groundwork’s/ drainage Roof repairs Poi...
Knowledgable about the problem.
Mark responded promptly to my enquiry and made an appointment to come and look at the issue in question very soon. He ar...
Still not had the quote sent to me :-(
Waterlooville - PO8
Enquiry from: Terry P
Start Date: Immediate
I have an air brick that is no longer required as I no longer have a gas fire. I would like it sealed both inside and out. I'm getting mould on the interior wall from the cold air and warm air inside
Fareham - PO16
Enquiry from: Jacqueline W
Start Date: Immediate
Rising damp front of house-tide mark on walls and crumbling walls! Help needs attention!
Fareham - PO16
Enquiry from: Rosie E
Start Date: Immediate
A survey on one of the walls in the kitchen. the wall is showing discolouration and the paintwork is peeling off. no evidence of mould but that part of the wall is cold to touch also
Property: terrace
Southampton - SO32
Enquiry from: Annette B
Start Date: Immediate
We have flaking walls near chimney breast of our old house recently moved in and looking to make good. Have issues in other rooms too with a musty smell
Cowes - PO31
Enquiry from: Jacqueline G
Start Date: Immediate
A skirting board in our dining room has rotten through. It is under a radiator but we have not seen signs of a leak. We know the neighbouring property had a damp issue in the adjoining area so are con
Chichester - PO19
Enquiry from: Abi C
Start Date: Immediate
We are hoping to move to this home. We have had our survey and it has been flagged that there are signs of rising and penetrative damp. We would like a quote for the work asap please
Chichester - PO20
Enquiry from: Gina F
Start Date: Immediate
Surveyor has detected damp in the living room and between the garage(part of an extension)
Eastleigh - SO50
Enquiry from: Rebecca W
Start Date: Immediate
I am looking to purchase this property but have been advised by a Building Surveyor that it has damp in the party wall and three external walls. I would need the owners permission to enable access. It
Emsworth - PO10
Enquiry from: Clelia M
Start Date: Immediate
Damp proofing of 2 ground floor rooms and dampness check of 2 bedrooms on the first floor
Answer a few quick questions, so we can match you with local damp proofing specialists who can help.
Get free, no-obligation local damp proofing quotes from 4 verified damp proofing specialists working in Waterlooville.
Compare customer reviews, services and prices, and choose the right tradesperson for you.
He gave me a call within a couple of of hours
Promptly allocated the correct trade
Very efficient and prompt service
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.
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!
We can help you get more damp proofing work with our qualified job leads and boost your business.
Join today