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It looks like there are some plastic eaves protectors already fitted, so that would deal with one of the most common issues. So, the main thing to consider is whether there are localised areas that need repair, or whether the costs of any repairs would make whole renewal a more cost-effective...

Marley Delta. They are no longer available, and reclaimed will be the same age and condition - only good for repairs. They may be approaching notional life end, but that does not mean they need replacing if they are still performing and in good condition. Looks like an old council house with...

The edge is wrong. The felt on the kerb edge and the drained edge should be on top of the deck felt. That joint should not be there on the edge, it is vulnerable. The corners are poor, and the indentation shows lack of care.

It's a very basic detail, Google roof flashing. The type will depend on what tiles you use. Also Google cavity trays, as you'll need them. Be mindful of minium roof pitches. Also if that's your design, the fascia and barge boards are massively deep, and the eaves look way too low Good...

Yes, within reason

Roof membrane up the dormer, lead over this, dormer membrane over the lead, lead over or under the tiles depending on the tiles, render over the lead. Over and out.

Don't be too hard on the chap, he probably didn't know. But Rex certainly should have.

More like an irritating low frequency vuvuzela.

Is the paving actually sloping down towards the house, or is the damp on the walls from rain splashing up the wall?

Sometimes the first batten may need removing, and the tray may need support of the back edge. Push the second row up, remove the first row. All makes are a good as each other You may be able to leave any verge tile in place and work around and under it, but if you do crack and loosen the...

Bear in mind that if you have a cavity wall, then it won't matter if any gravel is above the DPC. I can't see why you would need surface drains if you have that gravel between slabs which water is going to drain through not run over. Cobbles won't make any difference either. It will just make...

Probably because its not listed as 5000 bullet points in stabilo yellow covering every scenario. However you may like to read the more generic bits about duty of disclosure or fair presentation of risk. Particularly the explicit or implied duty to mention any material fact. Your proposal may...

That's a big risk for any buyer, and one that needs to be weighed up and compensated for in the purchase price. The buyer will need a more detailed and specific survey of the extension works, and a normal survey won't be sufficient to determine if the works are acceptable. There is then the...

You can certainly save a bit of money now and look at something a bit crap forever, or do something nice the first time and save money elsewhere or repay finance for a bit longer. IMO, your biggest concern would be finding someone who really knows what they are doing in the first place, and...

If i was the brickie and saw the client post this level of mm detail, I would wonder what they would be like later on above DPC and probably not turn up in the morning. A single thick joint or picking up each course is OK. Leave it to them.

Doesn't look like there's anything to treat

I can't see how that is proof that the work is certified and signed off as complete. It appears that "Accepted" in that context means that an application has been registered and is valid so had been accepted. Although there are other similar codes there with potential similar meaning. Get it...

Every door system will have a sectional detail for the threshold, so get hold of that

What you are describing with deep edge foundation strips is not a raft, and appear to be unnecessary.

If there is more widespread mould, that could be a more endemic issue related to the roof design or construction or just be result of having the ceiling open and excess warm/moist air entering the roof void. Some OSB for some reason does seem more susceptible to some light mould spotting - I...