How Many Times Do You Need a Damp Survey?

The alarm to get a damp survey must ring whenever you see a slight indication of dampness in your house. Whether it is a small rising damp patch, wet walls, or foul smell because of walls, get a damp survey done immediately to make your house damp proof.

Do You Need to Pay for Damp Survey Upfront?

Yes and no. Some companies ask for it upfront, and some do not. It depends from company to company. The best way forward would be to speak to them and then decide.

What is a damp survey?

A damp survey is a detailed inspection carried out on a property to identify any signs of dampness, its sources, and potential remedies. It ensures the building's safety and durability by detecting and addressing moisture-related issues.

How to Treat Damp on Internal Walls?

When it comes to damp on internal walls, the underlying cause behind the dampness is what matters the most. Once identified, the underlying cause is fixed by the damp treatment specialists. They might do it in any way, depending upon the various scenarios that come into play. It can be anything from the injection of damp-proofing creams to repairing pipelines that are leaking water.

How Does an Internal Wall Gets Damp?

Well, there can be many reasons, but the most common one is the surface condensation, that is formed due to various issues, such as penetrating water from clogged gutters, damaged pipelines, faulty damp-proofing, or broken tiles.

Is it Expensive to Fix Rising Damp?

Rising dampness is not easy to fix. It is the toughest one as it rises from the ground level up via a capillary action, which damages the structure of the wall, therefore demanding the need for plasters and paint. If not fixed on time, rising dampness often weakens the walls and leads to unwanted circumstances. It is not that expensive to fix it, but additional costs might be incurred because various things get involved in it.

When Should You Worry About Damp?

Actually, you should be worried even if a small wet spot is seen on your house's wall. But most people usually ignore these signs. They just overlook these symptoms only to see them turn into huge problems later on. Anything from a little wet patch to cold surfaces, musty smells, dark mould growth, or broken structures must be the signs to worry about.

What Signs Indicate Active Woodworm?

Frass. Yes, that's the most common sign that indicates an active woodworm. It is a powdery substance that is left by the woodworms after exiting the holes that they bore. Frass can be found on the surface as well as inside the holes of the timber.

How to Find Dormant Woodworms?

Look for holes in the flooring timber and structures of the house, maybe find some cracks too. Any fault in the furniture or involvement of substances that indicates the infestation of bugs means there are dormant woodworms in the house.

How Does a Woodworm Survey Work?

These surveys are conducted by professionals who look for woodworm infestation in the timber furniture and other exposed timber structures of the house. As a whole, they look for pest presence in the timber. What indicates the presence of woodworms is the holes they bore, frass, or chemical secretions that secrete.

Does Home Insurance Cover Woodworm Infestation?

Yes, it does. Conventional homeowners' insurance and maybe other types also provide coverage against woodworm treatments and-boring infestations. However, it might be limited to a certain extent only. The extent varies and may depend on how much structural damage or deterioration has been caused by woodworm.

Can You Paint on Walls That Have a Dampness?

Well, that is actually not recommended until the walls are completely dry. Exterior coatings, whether paint or any other material, only work well when the surface of the exterior wall is dry. Also, walls with dampness have quite a lot of moisture, which will make it hard to paint and give the desired finish. So, make sure the damp treatment is complete, and the interior walls themselves are free from any kind of moisture. Then only you must go with painting the walls.

Can it Be Painted Over Masonry Cream?

No, it can be. That's because of the water-repellent surface that is created by the masonry cream. Paint has a water substance in it, which, when applied to the masonry cream, will get repelled, therefore leading to an unwanted finish. But there's a solution to that. If you really want to paint over masonry cream, then use waterproof masonry paint, which won't get repelled and gives a nice finish to the surface.

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LOFT CONVERSIONS MANCHESTER

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Our committed team boasts vast experience in conducting affordable, professional and high-quality loft conversions in Manchester as well the Greater Manchester area. We work with you to offer a bespoke solution that suits your unique vision, budget and property.

We provide a fully comprehensive service that is tailored at transforming your attic space or loft into a functional and beautifully designed area.

Our team of professionals not only endeavours to provide superior quality workmanship, but also works within strict time schedules to make sure that we complete the project within a reasonable time frame. The skilled team works with you, assesses your individual specifications, tastes and requirements to design and come up with a conversion that truly and accurately reflects your needs. We guarantee to provide a superior finish that is completed on budget and time.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”without” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”33″ css=”.vc_custom_1542659897500{padding-top: 170px !important;padding-bottom: 170px !important;}”][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1559155931390{margin-top: 50px !important;}”]

Why You Should Consider a Loft Conversion

The following are some of the major reasons many of our customers consider converting their lofts:

An incredible way of making use of underutilized space
A cost-efficient property development solution
Improves the quality of life and comfort
Less stressful and cheaper than moving house
Adds value to your house
A great way to explore your creativity

Services on Offer

Our team of vastly experienced and adequately skilled professionals provides a complete solution that sees your project right from the initial concept to completion. We provide a huge array of services related to loft conversions. Some of them include:

Decorating and painting – We paint and decorate in such a way that it makes space your own
Insulation – Insulation involves improving the energy efficiency of your loft’s room
Construction – This involves adding a window or extending your loft
Plumbing – Applies if you desire to add Ensuite or a bathroom
Electrics – We add switches, lights and sockets to your new room
Joinery – Comes in handy for stairs and furniture

Types of Conversions

Your budget, shape of existing loft and purpose of the new room all determine the type of conversion that’s suitable for your project. After requesting a free consultation from our able experts, we advise you on the best option for your project. The various types include:

Hip to gable – This type extends the current roof in order to maximize space.
Mansard – We reshape the roof for additional space. The mansard unlike the dormer, gives your roof a more attractive and sloped appearance.
Dormer – The dormer gives extra space and height by reshaping the roof.
Roof light – When it comes to the different types of conversions, this option is the most affordable. It doesn’t involve any alterations to the original shape of your loft.

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Building Regulations

Every loft conversion project needs Building Regulations approval. At various stages, a building control surveyor inspects the project. Upon final inspection, he or she will issue a completion certificate.

If your home is terraced or semi-detached, then you must notify your neighbours about your planned work especially if falls under the Party Wall Act requirements.

How long does the project take?

A normal loft conversion project will require the fitting of new en-suite facilities and points of access. Our team makes sure that every build is in alignment with the necessary legislation. Depending on the amount of work and size of your loft, the average period it takes is 4-8 weeks.

Can you convert all lofts?

No. Not all attic spaces or lofts are convertible into a living area. This informs our reason for a free and no obligation survey to assess the possibilities of your space as well as explain the different options available together with potential loft conversion costs involved.

Some of the factors that determine the suitability of converting your space include:

Roof structure
Roof pitch
Available headlight
Obstacles such as chimney stacks or water tanks

How much does such a project cost in Manchester?

Plenty of variables are involved in every project. Before we issue a quote, it’s prudent that we take a free survey first. A survey gives insights on cost and design preferences for your project. Typically, here are the average costs of a conversion project in Manchester:

Normal full price – Approximately £23,000 – £28,000
Dormer build conversion – Approximately £14,000
Gable build conversion – Approximately £10,800
Velux build conversion – Approximately £9,000
Garage conversion cost – £5000-£7000

Are you insured?

Yes, we are fully guaranteed and insured.

Which types of loft conversions do you handle?

In summary, the following are some of the projects we can handle (not limited to these):

– loft conversion with:

Bathroom – This one depends on the size of your loft
Velux windows
Ensuite
Ladder
Dormer

Is planning permission necessary for this project?

Not always. In most instances, loft conversions are considered PD (Permitted Development) but your design must adhere to several specified parameters. If you intend to extend the conditions and limits of PD, or your property is located or listed within a conversion area, then applying for planning permission is necessary.

Planning permission is also required if you desire to alter the roof shape or height.

You can install dormer and roof lights under PD. However, they should not sit forward on the principal elevation’s roof plane. Secondly, they must be higher than the current roof’s highest part.

We always advise our clients to check the local planning office prior to commencing any work.

Why Choose Loftera

We provide trustworthy and flexible conversion service around and in Manchester. Some of the reasons clients choose us include:

Excellent project management and communication skills
Experienced and highly knowledgeable handymen
Minimal disruption
Dedicated customer service
Detailed project specifications and quotations
Project scheduling, coordination as well as management off and on-site

Contact Us Today

For more information, a free quote or to schedule an appointment, feel free to get in touch with us today.

We also offer following services:

loft conversions Liverpool u0026amp; Stockport
Garage conversions Liverpool

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