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Thanks for your post John I was just a bit nervy about the matter, particulary about what BC people might find with my extension. A friend said they want to see the foundations if I want to put a pitched roof on - what if they are not the required depth etc, then where would that leave...

Hello All I really hope that someone out there can give me some useful advice on this matter. I bought a 3 bed semi 3 years ago. I had a survey carried out which pointed out that that my solicitor should check that the rear one storey extension had the necessary planning/consents in place...

Thanks for your comments - any other takers for this one.

I am fitting out a new bathroom. Its involves reinstating one that was taken out some years ago so that the space could be used as nursery room. The room is now unused and totally empty. This means everthing needs doing. This includes - fitting standard bathroom suite, tiling a room 2.65 x 1.83...

Hi All I bought a 3 bed semi 30's semi recently , and the survey said that my wiring needed urgent attention. I have what looks like a modern consumer box, and the wiring looks like flat grey PVC cable. I have a variety of different plug and light switches, which will need to be changed...

Hi all I'm looking for advice on which grade of sandpaper provided the best & fastest results for preparing a surface for painting. I have some wood panelling in my kitchen that has already been painted a couple of times in the past. The last time with emulsion I think!. The area is quite...

Yes - light on a dimmer switch. Is it simply a question of getting a new one fitted now. I assume the light fitting is ok. Thanks for the help.

Just got home and turned dining room light on, and one of the bulbs blew. I dug out replacement, reset circuit board switch. Got step ladder out and tried to place new bulb in while light was on..yes totally silly thing to do. Even sillier was that I tried to put screw fitting bulb in when it...