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Thanks mate - I was thinking along the lines of a land drain, but even this solution with the geotextile fabric & gravel looks like it would have a limited life. Any ideas how long I should expect it to last assuming access points for pressure washing/rodding? Did think about tanking, but not a...

Hi all, We are in the middle of a new build and are facing a problem with water under the block and beam. We get water in there (more when it rains, less when not - it seems to slow down to a near stop after a few days). Soil is London clay, void is mostly below ground level (varies across the...

Mike, if this is new build and you plan on selling it in the next 10 years odd, you will need a warranty (BLP, NHBC etc). No mortgage provider will let you off without one. That company will insist on structural engineer calcs/drawings for foundations as there's an indemnity behind it. The...

Hi there - just curious, do you have a rough idea on what you're budget is per square meter for this? We had a look a few years ago and it was £££££!!!

Thanks for the tips John - will speak to the lads about getting some screed on - for the cost it's not worth the risk! Tony - this is for a separating wall on a small block of flats.

Hi all, Newbie here, so please be gentle! We are doing a new build, and architect has specced up type 1.1 wall (1840kg/m3 215mm block laid flat, then 10kg/m2 13mm plaster both sides). We've done the blockwork but now wanted to finish with 15mm plasterboard both sides dot/dab. Density on the...