1983 bungalow
first time DIYer. want to do this job to a very high standard, and need advice!
I've checked permitted development rights are in place, and they are.
I'm submitting an "Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development", not because I _must_ , but because it ensures there'll be no legal hassle if I ever went to sell.
there are no party walls involved
I've checked the title deed for restrictive covenants, and found this "No buildings (other than the initial development approved in accordance with Paragraph 1 of this Part of this Schedule) or addition to any buildings temporary or otherwise shall be erected on the Property except with the previous consent of the Vendor and Laing and in accordance with layout plans elevations and specifications which shall have been first submitted to and approved in writing by the Vendor and Laing (such consents and approvals not to be unreasonably withheld)."
I really don't think the developer could care less about a development they embarked on in 1983, my understanding is that a developer would only care about current and recent developments, and that these covenants are purely there so the developers can protect the look and design of their development during the selling phase and for a short period after. Is it even worth my while writing to them to ask for written exemption from the covenant?
anyway, on to my real question.
Can someone please explain in detail how to dig a foundation to support the front wall/window that will replace the garage door. what tools etc. are best to use for smashing up the ground? what mistakes should I be careful not to make? How do I establish what the foundations already there are? do I start by hacking away at the tarmac drive just in front of the garage door to see what's under the garage door?
How do I go about making sure I get the closest possible brick match to existing bricks? do I get samples from brick suppliers? do I need to go to lots of different brick suppliers and get samples from them all, or do they all sell pretty much the same thing?
How do I work out who manufactured the window on the left so I can purchase a matching one for the right?
I can't ask the previous owner, because I've bought the house from a corporate sale and they won't know anything about it
first time DIYer. want to do this job to a very high standard, and need advice!
I've checked permitted development rights are in place, and they are.
I'm submitting an "Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development", not because I _must_ , but because it ensures there'll be no legal hassle if I ever went to sell.
there are no party walls involved
I've checked the title deed for restrictive covenants, and found this "No buildings (other than the initial development approved in accordance with Paragraph 1 of this Part of this Schedule) or addition to any buildings temporary or otherwise shall be erected on the Property except with the previous consent of the Vendor and Laing and in accordance with layout plans elevations and specifications which shall have been first submitted to and approved in writing by the Vendor and Laing (such consents and approvals not to be unreasonably withheld)."
I really don't think the developer could care less about a development they embarked on in 1983, my understanding is that a developer would only care about current and recent developments, and that these covenants are purely there so the developers can protect the look and design of their development during the selling phase and for a short period after. Is it even worth my while writing to them to ask for written exemption from the covenant?
anyway, on to my real question.
Can someone please explain in detail how to dig a foundation to support the front wall/window that will replace the garage door. what tools etc. are best to use for smashing up the ground? what mistakes should I be careful not to make? How do I establish what the foundations already there are? do I start by hacking away at the tarmac drive just in front of the garage door to see what's under the garage door?
How do I go about making sure I get the closest possible brick match to existing bricks? do I get samples from brick suppliers? do I need to go to lots of different brick suppliers and get samples from them all, or do they all sell pretty much the same thing?
How do I work out who manufactured the window on the left so I can purchase a matching one for the right?
I can't ask the previous owner, because I've bought the house from a corporate sale and they won't know anything about it
