We are planning a small single storey extension, approximately 1m X 4m, this will be an expansion to our current kitchen area and will involve knocking through the wall into the kitchen and adding an RSJ (unsure if timber or steel). The roof will be a slopped roof joining onto the vertical wall that is already in-place. There would be a single small sky light in the roof. We are based in the Midlands and the ground is a sandy ground, apparently better for building and foundations. What would be a ball park figure for the cost the building work, plastering and wiring together?

My wife has been in contact with a company about replacing cavity wall insulation, through a government scheme its all went through but they didn't turn up and when she phoned they said it had been marked done as done and now have arranged to come out another day, its an ex council house 2 bedroom, to me am unsure now after that call she made, does anyone know about this is it worth doing or is it going to cause problems down the line

Just bought a house which I expect to complete on in 8-12 weeks. Want to find and have a general builder start work on full renovations day 1 of completion while the property can remain empty. However, I’m unable to access the property. I have detailed measurements and a few videos, and the narrative here is it is literally a start again from scratch job, ie full rewire, new heating system, kitchen, reskim, etc. Can I reasonably engage builders with a scope of works, floor plan, and pics and get sensible ballparks to start shortlisting and awarding work with some understandable caveats? Or will they all say they need to see it first? Thanks

We have a typical 50's built semi with a blockwork half wall instead of spindles on the stairs. We would like to change this to spindles and bannister. Is it a job for an experienced DIYer? If not, roughly how much would it cost to get in a tradesperson?

How much does it cost to move an exterior door from the side of the house to the back including the brickwork, lintels and doors?

What type of cladding best suits a semi-detached house, peddledash, lime or polymer? How do these options compare and what are their pros & cons? Which do you think I should choose and why? Thank you!

Hi, How much (approximately) would it cost to install an RSJ to an external load bearing wall between a dining room and extension in order to open the dining room into the kitchen? This is to make an L shaped kitchen diner. This job would involve the removal of a wall below the RSJ, approximately 7ft x 6ft.

What ball -part estimate in time & money, would it be to relocate the kitchen from the back of the house into the current living room at the front of the house. Plumbing for a sink, washing machine & dishwasher are required. Electric sockets, electric cooker socket & installed +new lighting. The carcasses of the cupboards that are salvageable can be re-used but require new worktops & cupboard doors. A radiator needs removing & tiles for the wall space between the worktop & top cupboards would be needed. Obviously I know it'd be an estimate without exact measurements for pricing, it's roughly a 10×12 room + bay window. It's a 3bed semi-detached house. There are no walls to knock down, it's not a listed building. There is a manhole out the front of the house. Thank you.

Hi there, I have a house from 1930 , and in the kitchen there is a chimney, I am trying to see if I can convert the chimney in a space that I can add a hob, or a range cooker. Will this be possible? Do I need a building permission to do that? What it's the price? Any information will be much appreciated. Thanks Izabela

I'm installing a door canopy. Will drilling into the lintel above my door damage it or compromise its strength?