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Then the builder should put him on the payroll as project manager. We can only answer questions based upon the information given, we can't second guess what the builder's side of the story is, but if they used the word 'miscommunication' then that's code for f***up.

Are these single thickness walls?

That's not the clients problem, the client is paying a price for a completed product, and as it stands, they are getting an eighth less product than they were quoted for.

It's an eighth of the floor area, so at least an eighth of the quote, plus a bit more for the hassle.

She only tells you that out of kindness.

If you bought a 55" TV and they delivered a 48" TV, you'd expect an exchange or partial refund. If pep411 has a quote or written agreement that says 6x4m then where does the miscommunication lie?

Of course it is, you hold a level on it and adjust it until it's where you want it. The weight of a bag of sand on the end of a length of wood stops it from going anywhere. Plus you can jam bricks and rubble down the side as a wedge.

Maybe the builder put in foundations at 6x4m and brickie built the wall in the middle of the foundation, as it should be. It sounds like you have negotiation room for a discount, but if you don't have drawings/quote then you might not get anywhere. Sticking the insulation on the outside is...

Everyone's got their pref. I still prefer to prop mine and use regular concrete, unless in a hurry. Prop by clamping a bit of 4x2 or whatever to the post, and then sitting a bag of sand on the other end, adjust to suit. It's cheaper in materials you've got more working time to correct...

No wonder they burnt out. What existing batteries have you got?

Stud down onto chipboard is common practice, but a shyte idea! Plate first, floor after.

If the original question is "can I get out of having to have one?" It would be a false economy not to. If you do decide to leave it out, then a chimney sweep should inspect and confirm that it's safe to do so. Vermiculite or a chimney wrap is a good idea too, at the very least from the loft...

Consider fitting an access hatch for future chimney maintenance. Although most sweeping is done from the fireplace or appliance, are you sweeping it yourself or has a pro sweep asked for this?

Why do you need to join it, what part of the installation is this for?

They'll jump in two years after it all kicks off, like they did last time.

Backstory: It seems that the excavation prior to the pad foundation for the steels being poured, were not inspected by BC. So they refused to sign off based on this. Trial pits were then dug to expose the ground beneath the pads, the ground assessed to be inadequate. Engineer came up with...

It would be a good way for him to test NATO, to see if they actually do what it says on the tin.

...or put up your feet and watch a bit of telly.

Maybe something is broken inside? Have they tried a hairdryer on it?

Drill the stump, put some SBK in the holes.