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  • Water coming into garage ground level

    Where the ground meets with the wall someone has put which I think is bitchumen And there is now water coming through from outside. Should I fill the gap with something then add more bitchumen?

    Asked by Julie on 24th Apr 2024
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    Stud wall noggins fitting

    What steps are involved in fitting the noggins of a stud wall? Does it vary between fitting them for a metal stud wall and a wooden stud wall? 

    Asked by Luke on 17th Feb 2021
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    Cost of party wall survey and agreement?

    I’m planning some building work that affects a shared wall and just need to know what a party wall agreement typically costs

    Asked by jonathan on 15th Nov 2025
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    What’s the typical cost to convert a conservatory into a room?

    We want to convert the conservatory we have into an extension that we can use year round. What price are we roughly expecting here? Does the conservatory help or hinder here?

    Asked by Greg on 24th Dec 2025
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    Wall ties or subsidence?

    How do you know if an exterior crack in the wall is subsidence or wall tie problem.

    Asked by Michelle on 15th Aug 2023
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    Foundation for 5m x 3m Log Cabin

    Looking for cheaper alternatives to a solid concrete base for a 3m x 5m log cabin on an lawn with a slight slope.

    Asked by Guy on 31st Jan 2024
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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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    How do i know if my chimney needs a liner?

    Is a chimney liner something that's always required? And how much does a chimney liner cost?

    Asked by Luke on 30th Jan 2026
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    Advice about adding a sunroom

    How to add a sunroom to the back of a townhouse when the exterior back wall currently contains 2 exterior windows and an exterior door plus a sink and kitchen units, a washer drier, the central heating pipes way in and a small toilet/handbasin area against it.

    Asked by Sharon on 7th Jan 2024
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