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Drying time for concrete floor screed
How long does concrete floor screed take to fully dry? Can I speed the process up at all?
Small retaining wall and paved path with steps
Hi, We're in North Wales, Conwy County. We would like to build a small 4.8-5m long, block flat, retaining wall, the drop is 0.6m at the front of property There are utilities under the area where the path and wall would be (gas, electric and water). What would a project like this cost? Thank you
Internal RSJ building work
I am having an internal wall taken down and RSJ put in but i would like the RSJ to be flush to the ceiling. The builder has said he needs to cut the joist back and then will re-join with 300mm joist screwed to the orgional ones and then hand these on the RSJ, is this strong enough ? or should bolts and longer pieces of timber used.. if bolts how many per joist should be used.
Garage Conversion - Planning permission and building regulations
I am wanting to do a DIY garage conversion. Our garage is detached and we want to convert into two bedroomed accommodation. Looking for advice on planning and building regulations.
Re opening a door from kitchen to garage
Hi, we’re considering reopening a door that would’ve once been in our kitchen through to the garage area (possibly old cold store/pantry) in our late Victorian semi. Can we just remove the newer bricks or do we have to rebuild it? Also wanting to create a pantry in the opening so wondering best way to section off from the rest of the garage.
Gatepost replacement
Need a gatepost replaced. Blown over in a storm. Size needed 8" square 53" high above ground (+ whatever needs to go underground) To support the smaller of the two part farmgate. How much would it cost?
Building Inspection advice
How can I go about requesting a building inspection? What is involved in this?
cost comparison of extension builders in Swindon and Reading
What do extension builders charge each hour and per day in Swindon? Is it any different from the rates offered in other nearby spots like Reading or Bath? If I found that the rate is significantly higher in Swindon, could I just hire someone from Bath and cover their travel costs? Is this allowed?
cost of a 15 square metre garage being fitted to a semi-detached house
How much will it cost to have a 15 square metre garage fitted to my semi-detached house in Oxford? What do extension builders charge per hour in my area? What will the supply and labour costs for this job likely come to? Also, what sort of time frame might this job take altogether?
Mortar For Patio
I am just about to lay a patio and have been sent Grit/Concrete Sand instead of Sharp Sand. Can this be used to create a Mortar mix or do I need to add additional softer sand?
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