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You are right to look outside and check for defects first as this can be a cause of damp but: To me this could be a classic case of house humidity. I have not read the above so apologies for any repeats. First question, do you have an extractor in your kitchen and bathroom? I'm going to...

Agree with Tony, the side which has been repointed and it has moved again looks concerning. Homebuyer report will probably just point out that it appears to be ongoing and not historical movement and advise further investigations. It could be related to the drainage, I'd recommend...

I have in the past got permission for extensions with higher ridges than the existing dwelling but on the whole Local Authorities wish for extensions to be the same or subservient and with similar roof pitches. You will need planning if going higher than the existing ridge but may get away...

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Is this a trick question or just the beginning of a very long game? :D

Indeed, so its all fine but perhaps thats the regulation that the neighbour probably heard one day somewhere and decided it was relevant here.

This happens often with conservatory installations, there are specific requirements under building regulations but as it is a conservatory it is not always required to have building regulations approval. However, there is surely still a requirement for good workmanship and appropriate detailing...

The only thing that rings a bell in my head reading this is the building regulation relating to fire spread. You cannot build within 1 metre of the boundary unless it is built primarily of non-combustible material. A lot of people know the first bit of this rule but not the second bit, so just...

Are you quite sure that your shower tray trap is not blocked? A: I've had a very good look and yes I'm sure. I have read up on it and it appears that the trap can only cope with 20 l/min. With the proper size pipework fitted to the correct falls then they should handle a good flow rate...

Its all installed and shower tray overflows, I've managed to find a 7 l/min regulator from Plumb Centre so I about to go and get two. Thanks for your help.

Not quite that simple, I have a Log boiler stove, Thermal store and heat exchanger for hot water. Both hot and cold are at 2 Bar (direct mains feed with pressure reducer)

I have a Mira Realm shower with the large shower head and handheld bit. The manual says that it kicks out 25 litres/minute at 2 bar for just the large shower head (35 for both on!). My shower tray trap cannot handle this at all, so I'm looking to get two flow restrictors, one to fit on each...

You can build an outbuiding right up to a boundary such that the wall of the building is the boundary. I would just kindly tell the neighbour to put their concerns in writing and you can pass it onto your solicitor to advise further as you cannot see what you have done wrong.

If the chimney is not in use has the chimney got a ventilation cap?

Ok, There are two things you need to read up on. 1. Is somenting called Permitted Development (PD). It covers minor alterations and extensions to homes deemed accepable without requiring planning permission. Erecting a greenhouse, changing your windows, getting a sky dish all fall under...

Are they complaining to the planners or to you? Are they saying has not been rebuilt in the same place or that it should have been rebuilt in a new location further from the boundary. It may be worth getting a certificate of lawfulness for an exiting development regarding planning (kinda...

I dont think part M compliance is required in this instance but it may be worth taking a look at as some of the regulations are just sensible in any event.

Hmmm, that is a bugger. Since October 2011 it is TWs equipment and they are responsible for its maintenance and repair. You are responsible to liase with TW to get a build over agreement. It does not look like you can build over a manhole and unfortunately its their rules that you need to...

Could you leave the existng house alone and get development behind? Is there space for access?

It would be a steel I should think. I'm assuming it is holding up the wall above, first floor and also the roof. Let us know some more info and someone should be able to give you a better idea of size but as a guestimate I should think it would be a pair of approx 200mm high x 100 wide...