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Thanks all. I have dug a temporary (shingle filled) trench outside to allow any sitting water to drain away.

Thanks, what do you mean exactly by a run-off? (There is a flowerbed next to the porch; but I thought it wasn’t done thing to deposit rainwater in bed).

I have built a porch (approx 3m x 1m). Ideally i would like a gutter to stop rain running off and soaking the users of the front door; however I don't not have a soakaway available to use, and it would not be easy to install one. Are there any other options for as small roof? Thanks

The external ground has always been that height; and we have only started having a problem since the door was cut and new screed poured. Should there be a vertical dpm?

Try to do it all under of if you can.

What DPC/DPM is required for a new door? My builder believes the door installer should have added a DPC/DPM for a new door install and that this is the issue. Thanks.

Have you got photos of the parts you want to replace?

I believe you break-through one tile, and then have access to remove the remainder.

Inside it is 1500mm from floor (on 2nd floor)

Are these not installed from through the window?

Is it standard to install a velux from the inside? The contractor is recommending a tower which is presumably adding significantly to the cost. Supply and erect tower Supply Velux MK04 roof window & flashing kit Remove insulation and roof tiles, trim opening, alter insulation and reboard...

Thanks. Here are pictures from the outside. It is quite close to the paving, but not touching.

Yes. We went with (Freshfield Lane) FLB First Quality Multi and were very happy with the result. Should be a decent match for you too i'd have thought. New on the left, original on the right.

Thanks, please see answers below. Does screed go up to external brickwork? Yes Is there a damp proof membrane between screed and brickwork? I am not sure. Will need to ask the builder Is house wall cavity or solid? Cavity What vertical dpc has been fitted? Unsure if there is one? Is...

My new back door has water ingress through/under the door; we’ve noticed a damp patch on the screed on several occasions since installation. [The main builder cut a new hole for this door; the suppliers of the door installed the door]. Could this be due to a fault with the...

Are you available on Thursday? :D

Agreed. Velux told me they don't sell a fixed rooflight. They fix by using screws through frame and sash *which have to be removed & re-inserted during installation. Their image: If I used an openable velux, screwed shut, and then applied an obscure film what are the chances of the planning...

I think it is captured here. The punctuation implies that all rooflights in the side elevation, under PD, must be obscure-glazed. You would have though that would be a significant enough percentage to mean that you could but them off the shelf. [confused] Class C – other alterations to the...

You could swap for some LED strip lights stuck to the underside of the cabinet? That seems to be the norm these days anyway.

Ok, thanks. Best get on the hunt for an obscure glazed fixed rooflight. I fear that these will not be off-the-shelf which may scupper my plan to install next week!!!