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Renovation of a thermal element A thermal element is a roof, wall or floor which separates a thermally conditioned (heated or cooled) space from any of the following: * the outside (including the ground) * an unheated part of the same building * a structure exempt from the...

Thanks for all the advice, folks. Think I'll wait a while and see if anything happens. There must be loads of people in the same position if there's a lack of awareness about this bit of the building regs, my roofer alone must have done dozens of roofs that should have had applications...

Yeah, but doesn't responsibility for achieving compliance rest with the builder/roofer/whoever is carrying out the work? So theoretically, they could be prosecuted for carrying out work without having the necessary clearance? That's what the article I linked to indicates. But I guess this...

I'm inclined to apply to be honest. I have the financial flexibilty to pay for it and sort out anything that needs to be done. If I leave it and it comes up at a later date when I need to sell, it might not be so easy as finances may be much tighter. I'll have to think about it. I'm a bit...

I think the point is to confuse people and make money for local councils!

Yes.

Another question (sorry): roofer didn't apply for building regs, says he didn't know about the change. I know, I'm stupid and should have checked this out myself, but this roofer is experienced and two people known to me recommended him, so I assumed he knew the ins and outs of it all. Is...

Thanks. I rang the local building regs people and they confirmed.

Can you help with a novice question? Do I need to make a building regulations application to re-tile a roof, even if replacing like for like? From what I can glean on the web, the answer seems to be that this used not to be the case, but now an application must be made because of new...

This chap seems to cover your neck of the woods. http://www.pdoyle.net/content/view/36/38/[/url]

Hi Maltaron Apparently the DPC will be either slate or bitumen. The damp proof chappie looked at all the possibilities you mention and didn't think they applied in this case. The house next door is fine. You're right about the heating and ventilation, I think. Plus the central heating...

Not a matter of wanting an answer I was happy with; more an issue of wanting to be sure what was recommended by one person was actually the right solution. In the same way one should always get more than one quote for a job, surely it's always worth getting more than one opinion? Because I'm...

I thought it might be helpful to others if I posted a bit of an update on this. The guy from Peter Cox carried out the free survey. He advised I needed almost all of the ground floor damp proofed and it would cost a lot of cash. I wasn’t convinced. I’m a total novice when it comes to...

Cheers. Will have a think about whether to go for them or not.

I'm having roof re-tiled and guttering repaired. There are no fascia boards - do I need them? The guttering's been there for a long time, at least 40 years without them. Will cost an extra £700 if I decide to have them put up. Any advice? Are they essential? I'm happy (well not happy, but...

How would I check this? A guy from Peter Cox is coming to have a look at the damp. Are there any questions I should be asking him, do you think?

Thanks again, Woody. I also need the cavity wall ties checked. I see there's a fair bit of controversy over that, too!! :D

Cheers Woody. To be fair, the surveyor did say verbally that he expected the dpc was broken and would need replacing, though he didn't put this in the report. It's just when I stated reading the various threads (esp. the ones where people argue rising damp is v rare) I began to wonder...

My mum recently died and I decided I wanted to keep her house on even though it needs a lot of work. Hired a surveyor (FRICS) so I could get a better idea of what needs doing to try and minimise risk of getting ripped off. Surveyor said evidence of extensive rising damp affecting the ground...