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New drainage at front of property
How much would a gulley to accommodate 2 downpipes cost to install
Best trade for the job
Which trade would be best to improve the aesthetic of an ugly concrete base which I’d like to turn into an alfresco dining area without spending £1000s ?
Start and completion dates for extension
Is it best to agree a start and completion date with my builder for my extension?
Timber frame extension
I'm building a timber frame extention and need to confirm width and depth of the footing. Alot of people are saying 450 wide and 1 metre deep. Is this excessive for a timber build.
Do material shortages hold up extensions?
If there are hold ups with materials, can the order of fitting out an extension be changed, such as installing windows, floors etc? Are builders generally used to being flexible or does everything grind to a halt?
Best time of year to start an extension
When's the best time of year to start a major two-storey extension?
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?
Could I rent out a basement bedroom?
I have a basement that I don’t really use. If I were to convert it to a bedroom and rent it out, would it be a good idea or would renters be turned off by the fact it’s a basement, even if done up well?
Exterior wall coating
What is an exterior wall coating and how can it make a home more weatherproof?
Is mortar on stone decorative?
The mortar on our stone-built home sticks out from the surface, creating a nice rustic effect. However, over the years it's started to break off. Ideally I'd like to wait until I have more funds to get it repaired. Is it merely decorative and OK to leave for a while?
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