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Woody here is an example of what a value adding posts look like: Ok , well I say definitely can not share the same foundation as your neighbour as there is no way of knowing if it was done correctly and could possibly move in time if not ? 2nd they have got the upper hand on you as their...

Thanks for the response Woody. The extension is pretty basic and I've been able to use neighbours plans from the council planning portal to gauge rough costs. Whilst builders aren't designers they do have hands on experience and have been all given me their point of view. I was hoping that...

Hello! We are planning a single storey rear 3 x 5 m extension to our 1930 terraced house. Having got a few quotes from builders I'm a little confused by the advice on how we build next to our neighbours existing extension. They have the exact shape and size extension we'd like to build so we...

Thanks for the advice.....mucho helpful.

I guess cowboy is a bit harsh but I got messed around and he left without completing other jobs. We came to a mutually agreed figure for payment but you live and you learn. Thanks for all the replies, really helpful. The gap is 20mm at the top and goes down 2mm at the bottom. What...

Hi! We've had a carpenter leave us with a couple of issues after building a built in wardrobe and alcove unit.... The main one I'm trying to remedy is a gap between the wall and the frame (see photo album). The carpenter suggested getting in a plasterer to fill the gap and sand to...

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