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I just realised we’re about to start works in a week or two and we have a terraced house, but our extension is 4m deep. Building control is ok with our application (building notice), neighbour is ok with the works proposed (party wall), thames water is ok with the drainage (build over...

have you had a full CCTV drain survey? that would usually reveal any leaks/cracks/gaps in the pipework. they cost around £200 and you would need to specify why you need it, as there's no guarantee they can explore every inch of it, but it's a start. I would sure like to "see" what's underneath...

Yes. And safety boots. A measuring tape. Microscope. No, as in I’m giving them unlimited access to our toilet, kitchen, garage and driveway.

You’re right, I should just tell the builder to build me… something.

No need, it’s based on a JCT template (industry standard). I’m just adding my own time frames, building specs and a few clauses around parking, using toilet/kitchen etc.

hi all, I'm drafting a contract for my extension project using a template I found online. everything's going smoothly, but I would want to add two clauses: 1. builders's insurance: imagine they break something, the structure collapses or a child falls in a trench (I'm being creative here): I...

Thank you, I’ll adapt my drawings and submit a build over agreement application. Where it says compressible material, is pebbles ok?

right, I managed to get it this far. can someone please shed some light on the most practical way to fill that bridge? it's a very easy problem when the pipe is just under the ground level, but when burried at 700mm, I'm not sure whether the whole foundation has to start above the lintel or...

right, that makes sense. I can pour some concrete under the pipe, let's say between -1.00m to -0.85 (leaving 150mm minimum clearance under the pipe). what about above the pipe? should I just increase the number of engineering brick rows to end up with ~150mm between lintel and the top of the...

this is what I came up with, is this a "standard" solution to this problem? all I need is for thames water to be satisfied we'll properly protect the pipe, the builder and the building control officer (and my wallet) won't allow anything else to happen.

that's what I had in mind, but wouldn't that be too much pebble around the pipe? is that ok?

rear extension, I made my own drawings, we're working with building control. I found out there's a public drain in my back garden, foundation will go over it (perpendicular). I am looking to apply for a build over agreement, will this be ok? basically the invert level is at 0.7m (surveyed)...

is there another option if the following are a MUST: * no gap between the two extensions * no loss of space, not even 1 mm * no encroaching either boundaries, not even by 1 mm * both extension built at different times with slightly different heights/roof types if there is, I'd like to hear...

Because if I simplify and go for a “normal roof”, I’ll lose space. To avoid my roof overhanging on the neighbour’s land or to avoid it dripping rain on his roof, a parapet wall is the only option. We’re not looking to make it too tall, maybe 2-3 rows of bricks above the roof and it will slope...

We’re building at different times and his house is offset at the back by about 2m, so the extensiona won’t be symmetrical.

Are you saying I should just build a parapet as per the latest regulation using quality materials and I’ll be fine?

It shouldn’t, especially if you poured them in horizontal segments (let’s say wall by wall). Even in other ca ses, there won’t be any problems since the conservatory is a very light structure.

hi all, quick question. we're finally ready to start building our extension, all the paperwork (covenants, planning permission, build over agreement, drawings) is ready. we already spoke to the builder and the project is straight forward. the only "issue" is that we want to build parapet...

they can, you're correct, but in 99% of the cases, they don't.

not true at all, a huge chunk of properties have one or more restrictive covenants and they sell just fine, mortgage lenders couldn't care less.