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Footings for another storey
Hello, I have a single storey extension on the side of my house. My Dad had the house before me and had the extension built, which the builder at the time, stated that the footings he did, would be strong enough, for another storey at a later date. So how deep or wide would footings need to be for another story please?
No lintels above upstairs windows.
Hello, we have a house built in the late 1960's and have no lintels above our upstairs uPVC windows. This was noted by a surveyor we had before we planned to fit new windows. A builder who came to see us wants to put the lintels in from the inside. Is this normal practice? Many thanks for any advice.
Wired or radio link smoke detectors
I’m having a loft conversion done and to comply with building control you have either replace all the internal doors to fire doors or have a smoke detector in each room. I’m thinking of going with the smoke detectors in each room. My question is what’s the difference between the hardwired detectors and the radio link ones and also which one can I tap the wire into the existing light fixture and run trunking to the smoke detector.
How to stop smells coming through walls
We can smell our neighbours cooking through a shared party wall. Is there anything that can be done to reduce smells coming through the wall?
Who organises contractors?
Does the builder or homeowner usually organise for plumbers and electricians on an extension project?
Outdoor bbq all cracked and crumbling inside
Have an outdoor bbq that was already installed in garden, don't think heatproof material was used on the inside as its all cracked and crumbling inside, not sure what i need to repair the inside, heatproof cement or mortar?
Who can remove spray foam loft insulation
I want to have spray foam roof insulation removed. Dozens of companies can install it, but who do I approach for information about its removal?
Minimum space for double garage
How much space should a double garage have at a bare minimum?
Increasing head height in upstairs rooms
The upstairs rooms in our cottage have very low ceilings. I'm wondering whether it's possible to remove them and use the loft space as the extra height. Before I engage a local builder to advise me, is this something that can be done in general?
Which building control authority should I contact?
What building control authority is the best to contact if I want to comply with building regulations?
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