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  • Building an extension

    Must the style, material, design, colour, etc. of an extension match my house? And if so, to what extent? How does my permitted development rights apply in this sense?

    Asked by Carol on 20th Apr 2021
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    Carport building regulations

    In what circumstances would you need building regulations approval to get a carport fitted? Who would sign off on this and how much might it cost to make an application if it’s necessary?

    Asked by Kamil on 11th Mar 2021
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    remove fireplace and brick up space left

    can you tell me which tradesperson can do this job, thanks

    Asked by Peter on 24th Mar 2025
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    Extension on top of sewer?

    What needs to be taken into account when having an extension constructed near or atop a sewer?

    Asked by Cheryl on 16th Nov 2020
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    Shorten brick Garage?

    Hey, Is it possible to make a 6m x 2.5m brick Garage circa 1.5-2m shorter? I'm thinking to essentially move the front doors back to allow a future extension to not have its view blocked. Currently on a concrete base and has asbestos sheet roof. Another part of it I am thinking of would be to replace the whole roof with a flat roof too. Looking for budget and if it's feasible.

    Asked by Conor on 4th Nov 2022
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    garden extension with an area of 15 square metres

    On average, how long does it take to have a garden extension built with an area of 15 square metres? Are there any other time affecting factors other than the scale of the extension that I should consider?

    Asked by Kamil on 19th Aug 2020
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    Cracks in render/rising damp

    My nearby outbuilding has developed cracks in the exterior render and interior plaster over the winter and in my house I think I have rising damp. Do I get one person to assess the work? If so what kind of trade is best for a first view to work out what the risks are and what the right courses of action should be?

    Asked by Anthony on 19th May 2021
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    Costs for removing load bearing wall

    Hello, What costs would we be looking at approximately to remove a 1200mm load bearing wall to knock through from the house into a single storey utility room? located in North East

    Asked by Louise on 9th Jan 2025
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    Gas safe construction companies

    Are all construction companies gas safe registered? Should they legally be? How does this work?

    Asked by Pete on 19th Mar 2021
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    Green stuff on walls and floor of basement

    Hi, need some help. I notice in the basement today, there is a lot of green stuff on the wallls and floor. It's my first time seeing this. Images link below, thank you. Can anyone tell me what this is? is it dangerous to health? and how to get rid? https://ibb.co/BKQLK9S https://ibb.co/8BYd6Sk https://ibb.co/2ZGvmyF Thank you

    Asked by Steven on 5th Jun 2023
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