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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.
Bifold door installation
Hi, I’m looking at having bifold doors installed on the patio and have a price fir supply only but would like a price for installation please
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?
How to check a leak from my chimney?
I am concerned about a possible leak from my chimney. The water seems to be leaking through the ceiling of the upstairs walls but it is not far from the point that the chimney flue passes by. Without actually getting up onto the roof, is there any other way I can check whats causing it?
Do you need architect for garage conversion?
We're just about to start getting quotes from some reputable local places, but I'm unclear on whether we need an architect for this sort of job?
Loft conversion ridge beam
I’ve currently got a loft conversion going on and my structural engineer has stated a ridge beam of 203x203x46 for a span of approx 5 meters but the builder has installed a ridge beam of 152x152x37. This has been queried with the structural engineer (waiting for reply) but I want to know from builders if this ridge beam is a common size
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.
Identifying where damp is coming from
I’m looking for someone to advise where the damp is coming from and if work is needed to rectify problem. It may be coming from the attic where the extractor fan pipe from the bathroom lies. The damp is along a bedroom ceiling where it joins the wall above a window in an 8yr old house.
My league rights over builder not complying to building regs
Concervotry roof replaced ntc would not pass it did not meet building regs explained to builder what needed done to correct this he’s refusing to do the work required causeing a lot of stress for us been chairing him now for 7 months what’s best to do now .
DIY RSJ installation
How risky is it to install an RSJ DIY? Is it okay to do so? Do you need special permission or approval? How does it work? Thanks.
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