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  • Small sized Summerhouse

    In need to build a small sized insulated shed to put treadmill etc in . 3.8M by 1.8M . Anyone to do the job and how much ?

    Asked by Sola on 3rd Aug 2020
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    What trade would I need for this?

    Hi all, I'm half way through a home insurance claim for water damage from an upstairs shower. The leaks have been fixed and the structure is now dry. As part of the process the home insurance company outsourced the leak detection and drying out to a company who essentially stripped the ceiling of a bedroom (i.e. no ceiling at all) and removed water damaged insulation. What needs to happen now is someone to put new insulation back, get ceiling plaster board in and decorate I assume. What trades would do this? I'm totally lost and the insurer isn't helping either.

    Asked by Jose on 4th Oct 2023
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    Stitching anchors Cintec or Helifix

    I've recently had a structural survey done on our house that we are in the process of buying. They have come back that there is "Vertical vee cracks in masonry panels at the corner of the property." They recommended introduction of stitching anchors, Cintec/Helifix, across the cracked sections of masonry. They have given us a rough estimate of between £7k-£10k for the work. Is that common estimation for that kind of work or am I being overcharged? I would also like to know how long this kind of work would take on a property? Any help would be greatly appreciated, I would just like to know I'm paying the right amount for the work.

    Asked by Mellissa on 1st Nov 2021
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    Load bearing wall?

    How can I tell if a wall is load bearing? I know that seeing 'if it sounds hollow' isn't necessarily enough!

    Asked by Astrid on 15th Mar 2022
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    Refurbishing Stairs

    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?

    Asked by Georgie on 13th Feb 2024
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    Dormer extension

    I have a small dormer extension on the roof of my terraced house and would like to extend it so it is flush with the front of the house. Might this be possible? And what would be the average cost?

    Asked by Kylie on 28th Feb 2023
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    Converting a conservatory to an extension

    I have a conservatory with dwarf walls, I am looking to make this a full extension. I understand the footings may not be deep enough, what is the best way to get them to the correct depth? I am happy to take down the dwarf walls but don't really want to disturb the current flooring as its a finished floor and plumbing is installed so looking to keep extension same size as current conservatory just bricking up walls, adding bi folding doors and a solid roof. Thanks

    Asked by Steve on 4th Jan 2021
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    Structural Restorative Works

    Hello, We're looking to purchase a property and the structural survey has returned a structural deficit that we'd like to get a couple of quotes for. It's a 1940s detached house that has had a single storey rear extension The survey found External cracking to brickwork to the rear elevation and side elevation where the rear extension has been jointed into the house. Cracking was above the opening below the second-floor windows which was diagonal and appears in the middle of the span of the opening consistent with lintel deflection. (we also noticed internal wall and ceiling cracks in a similar location...) Vertical cracking was also observed between the brickwork of the rear extension They recommend Replacement lintel installation sufficient to carry the loads applied from the masonry above Repointing the vertical cracks found and checking drains for possible leaks Would someone be able to quote for what it would be to remedy the above issues? Thanks! Roo

    Asked by Robyn on 12th Nov 2021
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    Mould on small bedroom wall

    Why would mould develop on the bottom of a bedroom wall? It’s on the wallpaper above the skirting board.

    Asked by Paula on 12th Feb 2021
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    New fence and a gate cost

    How much to erect a new fence, about 4 metres in length, plus a new gate installed?

    Asked by Mo on 11th Mar 2020
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