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  • Insulate a party wall

    How best can a loft party wall be insulated? I’ve got a loft conversion and my neighbour doesn’t and in the winter the party wall in the loft gets a lot of condensation on it which result in mould growth so how best can I insulate the wall and eliminate mould growth and how thick should the insulation be. All advice is much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

    Asked by Ashish on 10th Feb 2025
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    Best gloves for ceiling artex removal

    What sort of gloves would be suitable if I’m performing work to remove artex from a ceiling? Where could I get these gloves? Thanks.

    Asked by Simon on 8th Mar 2021
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    How much sub base do i need?

    Could anyone give me a good rule of thumb for a patio?

    Asked by Cheryl on 24th Feb 2026
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    Cost of sunroom extension

    Is this cheaper than an extension by a meaningful amount? Can anyone tell me what to expect when we start getting quotes

    Asked by Charles on 14th Dec 2025
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    Permitted conservatory size

    How large can a conservatory be before planning permission is necessary? Does it vary for height, length, width or is it based on area alone?

    Asked by Patrick on 16th Feb 2021
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    Planning permission v Building regulations?

    Can you explain to me precisely what the difference is between planning permission and building regulations? Is one more expensive than the other?

    Asked by Akinfolayan on 16th Nov 2021
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    Non-Traditional Construction House

    Hi, I've had a survey done on a property and it states, "The property appears to be of non-traditional construction. We suspect it may be a Swedish timber dwelling timber framed or possibly a Hawksley which is of concrete frame but with timber linings. Unfortunately, without destructive testing and significant further investigation, we cannot be conclusive with this respect." What does this mean and is it a cause for concern? Thanks!

    Asked by Emma on 27th May 2021
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    How deep should foundations be when converting a conservatory to an extension

    I am thinking about converting the conservatory into an extension so we can use it all around the year without having dedicated heating in there. Could someone explain how I go about checking the foundations so I can get a closer idea of the costs involved? What depth is required to support an extension instead of a conservatory?

    Asked by Sharon on 6th Feb 2026
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    Cost to repair damp floor at patio doors

    I have been asked to get a quote for an insurance claim but i'm not sure what trade to contact. I notice water damage at the bottom of my kitchen unit. I pulled back the flooring at my patio doors & the floor is damp/wet. I have a couple of steps going down into the garden. I think the water has come in due to the heavy rain & high winds. How much would I be looking at to remediate the damage and what trade should i be contacting? Thanks.

    Asked by Ann on 4th Feb 2020
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    Conservatory/extension

    I would like to extend to the rear of my semi, approx 2.5m2. Can I use the module style conservatory steel base with the pre fab wall on the left, glass conservatory window on the other 2 walls floor to ceiling?

    Asked by James on 24th Nov 2020
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