Recent content by mellinr

Apologies for my ignorance, but I've just had my car serviced and they advised new brake shoes need fitting. had it done but this has not improved my breaking? Is this ok? Will braking only improve if the pads are changed???

Thanks, i'll give them a call on monday just to be sure.

Its from a Building Control officer. The letter states " Building Act 1984 - Building Regulations 2010 Rerender (thermal element) I would request that you submit an application within 28 days or i will advise the authority to take action under the section 35 of the Building Act 1984. This...

thanks foir the reply. it's just a normal house in a normal street, the letter from the council refers to the "thermal element". As my house has recently had cavity wall insulation, i'm assuming this will cover me? Wish it wasn't friday night so i could call them.

I am a few days into hacking of the old render and have received a letter from the council to say i need to apply for planning permission. (nosey neighbours probably informed them) I have had cavity wall insulation installed so that should be ok shouldnt it?

Do i need planning permission to have my render removed and re-applied with a pebble dash finish? i'm a few days into hacking off and i have received a letter from the council to say i should have applied for planning permission, I thought i didn't need it, Can anyone give me info please?