Recent content by Haypresto

Yes, there are plans these have been approved planning and by building control. Then builder now says that he left a message on the answer machine of building control - this is far more believable. I've also been in touch with building control and they seem to think the builder is one of the...

thanks for both replies. I will have a word with building control. My latest concern is the mix they are using on the mortar. After 2.5 days There's absolutely no strength to it, I can crumble a dice size bit between thumb and finger with no difficulty.

We are getting an extension done and for various reasons the architect was recommended by the builder. I'm a very competent DIYer, so I'm interested in the work - perhaps too interested because both the builder and architect has suggested to "let them get on with it" - so I did. But then I...