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I am debating on whether to remove incorrectly installed insulation from unventilated flat cold roof. Would condensation still form on the inside of an unventilated cold roof that does not have insulation? I would assume the inside roof will still be the coldest part of the room so will...

Hi all I have pulled down a ceiling which has revealed some cables and I was wondering if there are anything I should do to take advantage of the access 1. Does this need attention from an electrical/building regulations point of view? I.e necessities that should be sorted asap 2. Are there...

Hi All, I have some worn out flashing that needs sorting out around a parapet upstand on a pitched roof. The parapet is felted and apparently in decent condition (according to the roofer). One quote suggested leaving the felt and existing flashing as is and cutting a chalk-line into the felt...

Hi all, I have a leaking roof, around the flashing on one side. It is letting some water in which is making the nearest rafter very wet. I am inquiring with trades but all seem very busy. My question is, will the roof be ok if i have to wait a while for a tradesperson to become available, or...

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I did not. I had hoped it would be sufficiently dry to keep water out when the rain came along. If that is the issue, will it dry out eventually if the weather remains dry? Thanks

Hi I have recently used toupret external filler to fill a bit of my front wall where the render had chipped off. It was about 1cm deep. After several days (of not the dryest weather), there is a patch that has not dried out. See the pic below. Can anyone advise why this is? Is this going...

Hi all, I am going to add a new layer of loft insulation at cross angles to the existing 100mil between the joists. There are a lot of old floor boards already laying cross ways over the joists which were used for storage space. Should these be removed before I but my later down. Will it make...

Hi, Our structural engineer is telling me the calculations require full building regs. Is this generally the way to go for structural calculations, or is it likely more a case of them covering themselves from a liability point of view. I can understand that if a building notice were used...

Hi Chris, I am not sure. It is possible it is an old, disused pipe. There are two going into the bottom, and one that runs out of the top, which leads to the first floor (where the boiler is). It is a bit hard to get pic as there is currently a guttering pipe in the way, but hopfully you can...

Hi All, I am looking to lower the ground level at the front of our house a bit, to combat potential rising damp. I would need to remove concrete/paving stones around the gas meter, which has a pipe that runs into the concrete before going under the house. Am I fine doing this myself...

Hi All, Thanks for everyone's comments. From what has been said, my understanding is that there are no structural/loadbearing concerns about removing the stud work but we need to replace with a banister that meets the regulations. There would normally be a support beneath the stairs, which...

Hi all. Grateful for any advice on the below. We would like to remove the wall and door frame that blocked of the stairs and hallway in our mid terrace house. We have removed plasterboard, leaving a stud wall in place for now. Before progressing further, I just want to confirm: Is the stud...

That tells me all I need to know for now. I will keep saving my pennies. thanks

Hi, I was wondering if anyone can give a very rough idea of the costs for a side return extension. The area we are extending into is 1.6 m wide and 5m long, And would require a steel beam. We are in South East UK if that helps. I appreciate it might be a bit of a guess, with lots of...

Hi All, I am planning to pull up the paving stones in our garden and lay a (temporary-ish) decking down The property is mid-terrace, so access is only through the house. We have a side infill and a raised square section at the back. I was also considering putting decking down in the infill...

Great, Many thanks for the advice.

Hi yes I meant a party wall agreement with their permission as I would be digging next to the wall at the boundary. I would think it is not necessary as I would not be undermining any foundations. For more context. The neighbours ground level is lower than ours by about half a metre or more...

Hi, I would like to lower the ground level of the infill section on a terrace house, as it is near to the floor level of the house. Is it necessary to have a party wall agreement for this amount of digging down? Thanks in advance.

Hi all I have a small patch on the corner our my house that became exposed after a concrete step was removed. Does this need to be covered with render? If so, would this need a professional or would I be able to tackle it myself. What would be the most suitable product for a small area like...