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Hi, I'm developing 2 flats one of which is in a basement. We have employed a sound consultant to help us pass the relevant tests but i'm confused why we need to soundproof brick internal walls in a basement. I didnt want to question his professional advice but it's left me wondering why ...

Perfect - i'm going to give them a try.

Hi, I need to buy several Electric wall panels for 2 flats i'm developing - anyone know a good reasonably priced supplier ? tia, Mike.

What about this ? http://www.ukseptictanks.co.uk/pumping-stations/fseffluentpump would that do the trick ?

Yes it's a flat so working on that basis 2 people is correct.

Is their effectiveness compromised in any way ?

Anyone able to help?

Hi, I need to source a 300L sewage pumping station, i was hoping to get something for anround £500-600 inc vat however this comingf in quite a bit over that. Anyone know of any good cheaper alternatives ...

Hi, A project i'm working on will need a lot of floor / wall insualtion.....are there good cheaper alternatives available other than kingspan ? Really don't want to have to pay top prices just for the 'brand' As long as the alternatives meet the same thermal values. tia, Mike.

Hi, We've been asked by the thermal people to dry line with this boars at 42.5mm total depth, however at nearly £50 a board ! i wondered if any alternatives were available ? If not does anyone know a cheap online supplier ? Someone told me i can get seconds for a reduced cost - anyone...

Hi, I'm creating a small basement court yard area below drain level (4m2) Would a sump coupled with a small pump like this be adequate for the very occasional torrential storm ? http://www.screwfix.com/p/wdwp400a-400w-automatic-dirty-water-pump/65041#rating_link_anchor Where could i...

Hi, I'm converting a basement of a 3 storey terrace into a flat. I'd like to remove the lower 2/3rds of one side of a chimney breast wall to allow a bed to sit flush to the wall. My structural engineer wants to design it and produce a drawing at significant cost i'm sure. Surely there...

Hi, We are converting a basement area into a flat, we've exhausted all option to reach traditional drains so have to go saniflo. Building Regs are saying if we do so we'd need to provide a 24hr stroage container in case the power goes off. Has anyone else had this stipulation ? I can...

I'm not going to haggle over a tin of beans but i'd never pay quoted price for a TV / Sofa etc. Everyone has a bit of movement on price, just a case of trying to determine what's realistic. Is it an option to offer my labour to help take the walls downs and skip them, more than happy to do...

Hi, I've had a quote from a builder for some internal work which includes enlarging some openings and fitting steels. The price has come in at £4250 which is more than i was expecting I'd like to try and get down to the £3500 mark - is this realistic, i'm assuming most builders quote with...

I'm getting a new electrical feed into a flat i'm developing, i've spent the best part of a week trying to get somewhere with the utter sh!te Scottish Power to have a new meter fitted but am getting nowhere Can other companies do this or does it have to be via a supplier ? How much am i...

Hi, I'm developning a GF floor that will have no rear door. Building control want fire exit out the back so we have full opening windows, however the rear is a deep lightwell so nowhere for them to climb out to. What options would people suggest ? My architect has suggested a door in the...