Recent content by Cate007

Oooo what timber please for the roof - he mentioned 4 x 2 (thanks again)

Building control were okay with the footings etc. if you have any general advice I’d really appreciate it - thank you so much

I’m having a porch built. The porch is tiny. As I am moving the front door from its current position to the porch entrance - making it in essence an extension. With regards to the pitched roof… To adhere to building regs was timbers would be needed and with regards to insulation would that be...

Thank you so much. Much appreciated

Hoping someone can kindly help me please. I have a tiny kitchen and looking to move my washing machine into the airing cupboard. I had an outlet (or whatever they’re called) fitted when I had my Bathroom done in prep. I was going to put the washing machine on a mat that reduces vibrations. To...

Thank you, much appreciated ;-)

Hello, Looking for any advice. Building a small Porch brick extension…there is a drain water pipe. It’s at a right angle and the porch is due to come out in the area above the pipe. Has anyone got any advice for how to concrete etc around and over this please/any pics. The neighbours drive...

Thank you so much - the noise travels from one end of the flat to another - any reduction would be fab … thank you

My neighbours garage is underneath my flat - a couple of years ago they had an electric rolling garage door installed. I don’t mind but the noise is a nuisance. I can’t control the internal part of their garage ie insulation soundproofing etc - Therefore - I’m seeking advice on what measures I...

I am hoping someone can help. I asked the wrong question on a previous post. I’m having a really small porch built. It is circa 1.5m2. I am really struggling with guidance. Re the roof: There is no gutter on the side that boundaries on the neighbours. I’m worried about overhang of tiles...

Hoping someone can help me please. I’ve got planning permission for a porch (in reality an extension). It’s very small and is 1m out front existing front door. The roof will be pitched. Gutters will be placed at the front and to the side. These are both on my property. However, my concern...

I have had it sorted. It did need calcs… was initially quoted £500 but held out and got it literally due to the scale for circa £200. Thanks all

Thank you. I have gone into this naively so appreciate the help. You’re right I need to be more clued up… it’s a lesson for me

I have just received planning permission for an integrated garage conversion into a study and shower room. I’m adding an internal door to the hall way, bricking up and popping a window in where the existing garage door is and adding a small window at the side. I am completely ignorant. I have...

Hi all Hoping you can help me please. I’ve recently had planning permission for my coach house to have the garage converted permitted by the council. I’m totally confused … my friend is doing it (he’s not registered as anything but experienced) but… I think I’ve interpreted things correctly…do...