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  • How much does professional cleaning of a smokers house cost?

    We're looking at buying a house which has had smokers living in. How much are we looking at to fix this if we went through with bidding for it?

    Asked by asa on 19th Jan 2026
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    Neighbours builder damaged my property

    I gave permission for a scaffolding pole to rest briefly on our side and the contractor ended up damaging our fence. Who's responsible for sorting the repair?

    Asked by Harry on 5th Jun 2026
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    How much cement do you need for 1m3 of concrete?

    I'm mixing my own concrete for a shed base instead of ordering it in. How many bags of cement per cubic metre?

    Asked by Lou on 4th Sep 2026
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    Roof rafter replacement or repair

    I'm doing a new roof, the roofer is saying the roofer is saying one of rafters require to be replaced and another needs repairing, and these will double the cost? Is this the case? Thank you

    Asked by Christine on 13th Nov 2020
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    Building warranty standards

    How can I tell when a building warranty is substantial/up to the standard that I should expect?

    Asked by Pete on 23rd Feb 2021
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    Lightness of steel vs aluminium

    Which is a lighter material in construction, steel or aluminium?

    Asked by Everson on 16th Oct 2022
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    Do you need building regulations for a garage conversion?

    I know planning permission might not be needed but what about building regs? Is a garage conversion one of those jobs where you need to worry about sign off from the council?

    Asked by angie on 3rd May 2026
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    Steel vs aluminium durability

    Which metal is more durable, steel or aluminium?

    Asked by Claire Kate on 9th Nov 2022
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    Extend my kitchen

    Extend the kitchen in my restaurant, remove one of the plaster walls and we want to extended further in the front so it gives us more space in the kitchen. How much will be the cost?

    Asked by Kostas on 28th Nov 2022
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    TIWI + Cavity Wall insulation + Thermal rendering vs eternal insulation

    We're looking at buying a house that has significant wear to the external rendering leading to damp inside. It is also currently poorly insulated. Given the external rendering needs to go I was considering replacing with either: Cork Thermal Rendering outside + cavity wall insulation in the (likely 40mm cavity) given it is a 1930s bungalow + cork TIWI inside or 60mm k5 external wall insulation and render over the top then just replaster inside to remove damp plaster. Do these options seem like sensible ones to insulate the house (given we want to eventually move to heat pump and underfloor heating). Thanks

    Asked by James on 29th Oct 2025
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