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Hmmm......that's bit of a nuisance. Thanks for your advice. Maybe go down route of putting another floor on our extension. Presumably the only issue, bar planning permission, is whether the foundations would be ok for a second floor. The original plans say the footings would be a minimum...

Hi we've got one box room which would be ideal for the stairs. We already have a single story extension and I don't think we'd get planning permission to put another floor on it as it would overlook the neighbours. Our loft is 175cm high in the middle and so you can't stand up really at the...

Hi I was wondering if anyone could help. I live in a 4 bed detached house, however we're looking for ways to increase living space. I'm currently looking at the possibility of getting a loft conversion. We have no water tanks or anything in the loft but the roof is quite shallow and is a trussed...

Thanks for the replies. I'm keen to keep the price down but wouldn't risk taking on the job myself. Is there anyway to know the exact location of the sewage pipe without specialist kit or is out a dig down and see job? Also how deep is it likely to be, would you use a spade or do I need...

Hi a few questions if possible. I'm looking to install a new soil stack for an ensuite bathroom. The sewer runs just below where I want the stack so can you just tap into that? Once the stack is installed I gather it has to go out above the roof. Is it possible to direct it around the rainwater...

Thanks for the advice, it's much appreciated

This is part of the problem though. One person will say that it is almost harmless (unless sanded etc), the next person says one fibre and you'll get cancer. With this in mind i'm just trying to find out the best advice possible

Hi i fully appreciate that this is a query that has been asked and written about a hundred times, however i've got a few questions that i was wondering if anyone could honestly answer. I have an artex ceiling that contains asbestos that i want to remove as i'm moving an internal wall and...