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Planning on rear extension on a end terrace house.Will be going through building regs and a proper insured structural engineer.Just looking for general advice with regards to requirements,so I could get a rough idea of costings. Please see attached pictures.(they are current house elevation...

Thanks Simon. Spoken to mother and she says she does not want to fall out with the new ones.She insists if it is overhanging then we should move it, as technically it is wrong.You might be correct about the law, but if we do decide to move the roof,and put it on our side what do we do about...

There is no paperwork to say so.The previous neighbor's did verbally agree with my mother.When you say nothing will change,i assume you mean it will still stay as it is.The new owners are saying that as the hip roof is overhanging on their land,my mother must move it and keep it on her side...

Hi, Please advice the best solution to this problem my mother is facing.Will hire someone with the knowledge,but want to know what is really involved. Mum has recently been having some problems with her new neighbors who are a young couple.She has lived there for 43 years and never had a...

Building a porch roof above front door. How high from ground level should the wall plate be fixed onto wall. Using 2x 150mm timber posts on the front. Do I skew nail the top of column to the front of wall plate,or is there an attachment I could buy.

Post some pics possibly closeups of problem area.

buy normal concrete cap stones.Paint them with whatever colour you need to after giving it undercoat.Can also use some seal on it so colour will stay.

Do not use it..It will be nicked by pkys.....Rather use something like staff blue bricks..

Hang on a second...You served party wall notice.Agreed. Did you not write your surveyors name on it.What section was it.I do not remember seeing any party wall notice which does not specify the surveyors name.Did you not read the party wall act booklet.It is pretty clear on what needs doing...

A while ago I was helped by kind forum members about free standing brick wall pillar,for the sliding patio doors.I want to avoid serving party wall notice. I have employed a european brick layer who has done quite a few jobs in the area,and have received lots of praise for the work. He has...

Hi, Been taken for a ride by bricklayers on 2 occassions.Both did not understand the concept of a step wall.One made it wonky and could not get a straight line.The other made wall good but with a slope in between pillars. I want to learn bricklaying.Now I am not going to master it...

You are not giving full details. Did you serve a party wall notice.Was it valid.Who is your party wall surveyor and did you get a reply from the neighbor.If they dissent as you say, you should have a letter from them appointing this so called Jim as their surveyor. Confirm this and I can...

Thanks noseall. Which is more stronger a solid one,or a concrete filled one. In other words which one offers more resistance against knocks. If i ask you that demolish a solid 13"brick pillar which will the one easier to knock. Thanks.

I want a pillar which is going to be 2.5 metre high and will be free standing. What method should a brickie adopt when he builds it.Is it going to be a day's job.I have read that pillar of this height need considerable footings and rebar. Please advice,as the brickie I have approached has...

Hi, I would like to take down my double upvc door, which bangs every time its closed on the central sill. House is 1930 and the space from brick to brick is 53 inches inside. The height of the door is around 80 inches with a 1 foot toplite above it. The present door is fixed on bolts...

As these hedges will be going near the house wall ie, around 1 foot away from house,will that be ok. The area of the hedge will hardly get any sun as its the coldest spot and also on clay soil.Which of these would be suitable. Thanks.

Hello, Sounds like you have a problem similar to mine.When i purchased my house I had a sliding door.After trawling the internet,I found it was Wickes pvcu door.The lock had a problem exactly like yours. Wicked gave me the number of the manufacturer who in turn sold the lock with the kit...

Thanks Andy, Apologies but forgot to mention it is dividing our front garden.I have pyracanta at the back.The next door have kids,and as i gather I do not want them to brush against it and get hurt with the nasty thorns. If it were the rear I would be happy to go along with it.

Hi everyone, Could someone suggest a evergreen hedge which will not upset my foundation.I have a 1930 terrace house and would like to add some privacy.I am though against leylandii and Yew as one is fast and nuisance,other is slow to grow. Next door neighbors have moved out and rented their...

How? Is it the case of using something similar to expanding foam between the courses of bricks to cover the little gap.I understand in those houses the 2 courses were not tied using steel ties, but alternate courses.