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Bcause maybe if I could do the "first fix" by running the cables, then the labour cost would half. If I guess that the labour cost is £1800 just now, then I'd be saving a lot of money that way. If the materials are £1200, then I wouldn't save nearly so much, so the feasibility changes.

I have a well seasoned builder and he really does seem to know the score. For some background info... The front wallhead is at a different height to the back (it's supposed to be, don't worry), and it "steps" up, half way along the side of the house. Front is 1-3/4 storey, back is 2-storey...

Yeah, that's what he said. Select, or ncesiecsse... :) Should I ask for a materials vs labour breakdown, or would that be cheeky? Guessing materials would be less than £400, and the other £1800 for two days labour?

I'm sure it was just one of those things, but it does seem pretty fundamental to me. I do hope they are okay with me asking them to change it.

Either way, I don't think leaving it as is can be an option, am I right? Both builder and joiner have been really good and the quality of work is excellent, so I hate to be awkward. That said, I think I might have to insist on something being donw about this, as I'm pretty sure it will leak...

I really don't know what the plans say it should be like,I do know there have been all sorts of problems with the plans. Of course, now that the "deed is done" the question is what to do now. Personally, I'd like the builder to remove the top course of blocks and the joiner to extend the...

New extension. Rafters have been terminated onto top of timber frame but stop short of outer block skin. It seems an extra course of blocks has been laid to make up the difference. Of course, now the sarking stops short of the top course of blocks and slater is upset as he has nothing to...

I've just checked with my local building inspectors department manager and he tells me that all new work needs to be installed to British Standard XYZ and needs to be certificated / signed off accordingly.

Hmmm. I think the work is definitely notifiable, as the extension I'm working on IS subject to a building warrant (already approved), though I dn't see any specific details regarding the wiring in the plans (other than the location of sockets, switches etc). I was under the impression I still...

Really? Does anyone know if this applies to Scotland? Any details would be appreciated. Guy

We are doing an extension just now and are nearly ready for the electrics to be installed. Although I'd be happy to do the electrical work myself, I understand that I am obligated to get a certificate showing its compliance to Regs. That said, I received the quotation for 8 double sockets...

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Was about to call BCO when Joiner phoned. He's coming down tomorrow morning to strip off a bit of sarking so we can see just how much of a "through" we can make safely. He's being really nice and I'm sure we can come to some sort of compromise. I'll ask him about his conversation with the...

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