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    Cracks around window (advice please)

    Hi, We've had some substantial work done on our current house in 2013. Part of the included a huge steel across the back of the property and lintels installed above the windows (they hadn't been fitted originally). One of the bedroom windows - above where the huge steel was fitted - has...
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    Extra insulation to sloped ceiling

    Hi all, I'm back for some more advice. Following our recent extension, the Building Regs Officer has found that we don't have enough insulation between our ceiling and the roof felt/tiles. Basically the builder didn't put in any TLX multi-foil (I think), the 70mm celotex is present. Any...
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    Clear glass in bathroom window?

    My builder has installed clear glass in the bathroom window he has fitted. He claims he thought thats "what i'd want". I suspect he's screwed up ordering them and is trying to convince me to keep them. Another builder has suggested it's against building regs. Now setting aside the fact I...
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    Replacing sewer drains

    As part of my extension the builder (& Building Inspector) have concluded that I need the drains replacing. These run across the back of the property - a distance of approx 11m. Any ideas on the cost of replacing these? (I'm just looking for a ballpark figure - from an independent source)...
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    Retaining wall options

    Hi all, Please could someone advise me on the cheapest/most cost effective solution for building a retaining wall in my back garden. Some info: - Access (to get materials there) is limited to a narrow path approx. 1m wide at side of house. - The wall will be approx 10m in length and 1.6m...
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    Halstead Quattro Gold - CH working but no hot water

    I don't wnat to 'cross-post' so perhaps I should add this link to refer you to my problem: http://www.howtomendit.com/answers.php?id=183775. I'd really appreciate any advice. Thank you!
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