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Hi all, Its been a stressful few weeks and I am sure the stress will continue, we now have a roof structure and the beginning of a floor. I would really appreciate any opinions on the photos below, specifically stuff I can question the building inspector on. The loft conversion company are...

Sorry for bringing up an old thread, but did you get any resolution to your issues? I am having a loft converted currently and have some concerns over the build. Thanks Neil

Hi, Yes he was English, I have tomorrow off to go through the snagging list so far with the project manager and will be bringing all these queries up. Its just so frustrating at the moment! Thanks

Thanks. Just googled the certificate and found a copy, thats great. I stress about things and I have this need to understand how and why things work. Having the loft converted so all the tanks had to be removed, so the loft conversion company have fitted a storage combi which is a nice...

Hi, I have just had a new boiler fitted. Can anyone tell me what I should expect with regards to paperwork regarding the installation and testing of this appliance? Should I expect them to have tested the exhaust from the boiler and setup the heating curve options on the boiler itself...

Hi again, Opinions please as I may have made a mistake. Just had downstairs lights rewired while have the loft conversion done. Anyway lighting circuit run in 1mm and clipped to ceilling joists. Very neat job, but the joists will have to be packed with insulation therefore all the...

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Thanks for the responses, I am going to go down this is unacceptable route. Joe 90 these were only put in yesterday afternoon, so I queried with the builder within hours of them going in. So I am not sure where you got the late bit from. Thanks Neil

Hi, I put my problem in the roofing section, I think maybe it should have been in building? Please have a look at let me know if this type of construction is acceptable. http://www.diynot.com/forums/roofing-guttering/roof-structure-more-advice-required-please-help.300014/ Neil

Hi, Firstly thank you for everyone who reads and constructively comments on this forum, its a great read and full of helpful people. Could anyone of you comment on the photos I have attached, basically I am having a hip to gable conversion done on the roof of my bungalow. I come home...

There are four boxes in total. Yes it would all be accessible. Original quote including everything, this extra work has come about as a recomendation from the electrician who says its a mess and not worth saving! Will have a cup of tea and decide what to do! :-)

Hi, Thanks again for the input. They are planning on adding the lighting circuit to their new cu, so taking the circuits off of the existing and onto the new cu. Supposedly the earthing is all ok. I think the price is ok I am just not sure that the work is necessary. I dont think it...

Hi, Thanks for the input. I am just stressed at the moment with the whole builders pulling the house apart. I will post some pics up later when I get home as I would like some further input if possible. With regards to extra information, I have spoken with the builder again and they...