Recent content by Astraeus

I've just seen this thread - https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/building-near-retaining-wall.421924/. if you can imagine that my proposed extension is the blue garage on that drawing, that is the situation we're faced with. So would we likely need to dig below the retaining wall or could we site...

Evening folks, Our application has just gone in for an extension. The side extension will abut a boundary where our driveway is 1m higher than next door's driveway. There is no party fence, only a drop off from our driveway to theirs (quite the mess!). As it is only a single storey extension...

I don't think you're far off re: supply chains. Keylite have pulled their fixed roof lights until further notice because of component supply issues. They've offered to decommission a centre-swing window as an alternative! Thanks for that. I'm unpersuaded. A brand new company and its sole...

I'll project manage it - as I did for a whole house renovation a few years ago. I'm fortunate in that the builder I'm working with has been on site for the past year whilst we've done some pretty extensive landscaping, walling and pondbuilding. We've worked really well together and got over the...

Folks, We're building a fairly standard 6x3m rear extension with a lean-to roof. I'd like to install rooflights but they'll be at around 3m (too high to be practical for manual use) and we'll have bi-folds (for ventilation) so there's no need for them to open. I also prefer the aesthetic of...

Folks, Bit of a nothing first post but just wanted to sign up to say thanks to so many members on this forum for all the helpful advice you share. I've lost count of the number of queries I've made on Google that have directed me here and, unlike the forum associated with a blue and yellow...