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When should I hire an architect?
Is it advisable to hire an architect before hiring a plan designer? Does it depend on the project? And if so, under what circumstances should I hire an architect first and vice versa. Thank you for your time.
Who is my main contact when having a house build?
During the construction of a house by a house building company, who would be my primary point of contact? Might this depend on the company in question etc.? I am only considering having a house built at this stage but I thought I’d ask.
linel instalation
I have taken out an extractor fan and now have a hole bth sides f the wall. Old house, narrow cavity between the two walls. Hole is above a window. Do I insert a lintel?
What's the minimum width of a corridor?
What's the narrowest a corridor can be in your house? Our bathroom is currently off a bedroom, so building a corridor would make it more accessible. But we're not sure if we can squeeze it in.
Average cost for porch rough idea
Rough price for two by three metre square porch built at the front of the house
Concrete Stamping
Looking at either paving slabs or concrete stamping, but unsure of what is best cost wise regarding labour and what trade does concrete stamping? The patio will go over an exsisting path and looking at a wood effect patio. Any advice please as on limited budget.
Board and insulate a loft space
How much would it cost to board and insulate a loft space and fit a new hatch door?
Drying time for concrete floor screed
How long does concrete floor screed take to fully dry? Can I speed the process up at all?
Removing rusted nail and screws?
Is there a drill bit that drills around them, like an apple corer? Grabbing the nails is impossible, they crumble. This is in a basement with damp walls and they wick moisture. I have to remove them before tanking.
Replace Floor Joists
We have a living room that is 13'8"x9'9" with floor joists that attach to the neighbouring house, so that when the neighbours children are jumping around we can feel the vibration in our living room. Is it possible to remove and replace the joists so that they run the opposite way and if so how much is this likely to cost approximately? Thanks
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