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Evening , Hope someone can advise me on this… we have a inspection chamber in the back garden right in the way of where the conservatory is going to be, moving it isn’t a option due to cost! I have a build over consent providing I don’t use traditional footings as the inspection chamber...

Hi, Bit of a embarrassing post I’ve been doing some plumbing in my own house but had to remove some cables from my stairs To the lights( I’m a plumber which explains the issue lol ) Anyway I took a picture On my phone of the wired but then smashed my Phone so lost the pics . I have a light Sw...

Hi all, Could someone explain a raft foundation to me? I sort of get the just that it’s a concrete slab with rebar but wondered if anyone can go into more detail. I’m currently looking at PD for a two story extension however as the soil is more soggy clay would a raft be better then trench...

Yes that’s the one :) we are wanting to board that section out and make a little office area however to have clear headroom for the main stairs it will have to be higher thanks Jake

Hi we have a stair case like this however we would like to make the ceiling higher in this section so it eats into some of the loft… maybe 1 metre higher then it Is now. I can appreciate the joists in the loft will need this section cutting out and also aware the joists are there to stop the...

Morning I’ve got some insulated plasterboard for the new en-suite ceiling I just wondered if someone could advise on down lights in this scenario or am I better removing a section of insulation where the down lights will be? If the latter how much space around the down light would you recommend...

Evening all, Not really the right group but if anyone knows you guys will, there’s not really a category for this‍♀️ Just finished extending a brick cupboard in our bedroom to make into a en suite , the extended part is stud . I’m going to be putting pvc panels up instead of tiles, not used...

Hi all, Came across this ‘pro’ video on strengthening joists just wondered what your thoughts are? I’m not sure if there should be a gap between the new timber as it seems the old joists are taking all the weight? Could be wrong ‍♀️ Best wishes Jake

:) it’s not the porch it’s in reference to it’s lowly the end of the canopy that supports it Regards Jake

The council has already been out and said my porch is fine for permitted development they are also happy with the canopy … it’s just changing a pillar to a wall which I want to change lol Best wishes Jake

This may be a better pic the blob on the right is a porch lol the line on the left is a pillar ! Can’t draw to save my life lol

Hi Murdo , I just can’t figure out why I would need planning as the porch is already separated by a wall lol can’t get my head around it lol

Would of helped if I posted a stock photo !

Hi we have a canopy over our front window and is supported with a brick pillar(pillar similar to pic )however we would like to build a wall between the pillar and the house to the height of the canopy I’ve looked all over the net and can’t see anything in relation to planning needed or...

Woody could it be built on a raft foundation due to the clay and high water level? If it is on a raft foundation would a new extension also have to be on a raft? Thanks Jake

Think it was built 30-40’s it a ex council house . Best wishes Jake

Yes house is on a raft, it probably isn’t over kill for what blockwork there was for the porch v glazing there wasn’t much weight lol But at least it won’t sink lol My ground here is far from perfect unless you like making cups and plates :) lots of clay and a high water level ‍♀️

normally would but my issue is the porch I’ve just built I prob went overkill on 1m x 60 cm however the house foundation is on a 6 inch slab which you hit around 50 cm down Best wishes Jake

Merry xmas all, So in jan I’ll be starting the foundations for a front dwarf wall which my windo will sit on and a 80 cm x 2m h block wall … it’s going to be connecting to my side wall of my front porch and supporting pillar… it’s not actually taking any weight as the insulated canopy is...

My advice is don’t fall out with your neighbours over something like this, I’m sure it will be filled in very soon they may be waiting for delivery of concrete or some other reason… it’s Christmas try and be joyful to them lol Nothing to worry about imo… if you want to know when the...