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Dormer extension
I have a small dormer extension on the roof of my terraced house and would like to extend it so it is flush with the front of the house. Might this be possible? And what would be the average cost?
Self-employed builder vs building company
Are there any practical differences between hiring a self-employed builder and a builder from a building company? Is there anything I should be aware of?
What is the chimney breast removal building regs fee?
How much would building regulations approval cost for removing a chimney breast?
single skin wall in extension
I've just bought a property which I'm refurbing. It has a small extension which has been build and one of the 3 walls is a single skin wall. Is this allowed now? Do I need to rebuild it? How do I go about insulating it properly if not? Thanks in advance.
Strip foundations
What are strip foundations and when would these foundations be most commonly used for a brick structure?
Converting a conservatory to an extension
I have a conservatory with dwarf walls, I am looking to make this a full extension. I understand the footings may not be deep enough, what is the best way to get them to the correct depth? I am happy to take down the dwarf walls but don't really want to disturb the current flooring as its a finished floor and plumbing is installed so looking to keep extension same size as current conservatory just bricking up walls, adding bi folding doors and a solid roof. Thanks
Structural Restorative Works
Hello, We're looking to purchase a property and the structural survey has returned a structural deficit that we'd like to get a couple of quotes for. It's a 1940s detached house that has had a single storey rear extension The survey found External cracking to brickwork to the rear elevation and side elevation where the rear extension has been jointed into the house. Cracking was above the opening below the second-floor windows which was diagonal and appears in the middle of the span of the opening consistent with lintel deflection. (we also noticed internal wall and ceiling cracks in a similar location...) Vertical cracking was also observed between the brickwork of the rear extension They recommend Replacement lintel installation sufficient to carry the loads applied from the masonry above Repointing the vertical cracks found and checking drains for possible leaks Would someone be able to quote for what it would be to remedy the above issues? Thanks! Roo
Mould on small bedroom wall
Why would mould develop on the bottom of a bedroom wall? It’s on the wallpaper above the skirting board.
New fence and a gate cost
How much to erect a new fence, about 4 metres in length, plus a new gate installed?
Clearing up building mess
Who's responsible for cleaning up the mess after building work is completed? My builder has left a mess and says it's not his job to clear it. Is this true?
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