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You need to be careful and ensure that if that is a SVP, the fast flow of the flushed water does not pull the trap out of that gully. Has the manufacturer approved that layout? That really should be a rest bend at the base of an SVP too. Surface drains set on gravel can move if the gravel does.

It is the client's problem now. He needs to decide is he is happy to remedy the problem via a cost adjustment, or to remedy the problem via the work being adjusted. This type of scenario and option is a common occurrence with all building work. The OPs second problem is getting the builder to...

Don't you possess a hammer and small cold chisel. Or perhaps a rough file? A SDS is OTT.

I don't think building works like that with all materials, components and labour neatly pro-rata'd. Some customers are very exacting and like the finer things in life, so the full costs may be loaded elsewhere. So a smaller reduction? That's if the builder doesn't decide that it's not worth...

She's quite happy with the extension, and recommends me to all her friends who's husbands are not up to it themselves.

Exactly. I suspect a normal person would weigh up the pros and cons, the optics, the time and disruption in their life in going through the rigmarole of the exchange (or rebuilding) as opposed to "Oh yeah that will do, give me some money back instead" So the question is how important is this...

Because size does not matter

Again, what's the actual problem? This talk of altering or demolishing is way OTT. Why not just accept it and adjust the price to reflect that?

That's the problem when things are not made of plastic in a factory out of perfect moulds. But I suppose the gutter bowing up does not help the aesthetic - despite being much easier to fix.

LOL. Like a fan belt. Yeah just stretch it over this pully and voilà!

If the work costs more than £250 (which it will) then you should be given consultation and the opportunity to nominate your own choice of contractor for a quote. There is a defined process and time periods. If your landlord does not follow this, then you may not have to pay your share.

What's the actual complaint? Who placed the foundations? Where are the centres of the foundation trenches? If the foundations were set out for the original dimensions, then the walls must be built off centre? If the foundations were not set out correctly and the walls are centred, then you...

Cold air at this time of year can have over 80% moisture. The slightly warmer cold air in the loft meeting the cold felt/membrane cooled by the colder air outside is an almost guarantee of some condensation occurring. The ventilation is bringing in humid air Ventilation will not stop...

It's a timber shed. Do whatever is easiest, don't get bogged down in theoretical detailing that will make no difference in this situation.

I was just confirming your guesses :p

Have a look at gravel binders

Lines of drips tend to be from condensation

A bit of moss

Those are non-standard and not bracing the trusses in any way

Bring the roof out, square it off and form a verge.