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My objection to this is that if I'm going to have sufficient facilities available in there that somebody can use a toilet and take a shower, they ought to be able able to brush their teeth as well. The idea of including a shower is, in fact, with visitors in mind. But who wants to brush their...

Did it have a toilet and sink in it?

Alright lads, Getting an extension done. It includes a WC. It would be nice to fit a shower cubicle in there as well as a back up to the existing bathroom. Would that work in the space available and door position if toilet and sink were moved about? If it's going to be a crap outcome I won't...

Thanks for the response and I like your idea about just ripping the timber and leaving the bricks as they were! :) good to see the different thinking people offer which is why I like this forum. Yeah, I didn't mean ready mixed, I meant like bags of pre mixed concrete. I've actually gone with...

Hello, thanks for the responses. I think there has been a misunderstanding. There is a concrete base there already. I am going to put the shed on to that. However, the base needs to be widened slightly. There is a trench you can see in the picture which I have removed bricks from. They stood...

I don't have time or room for that, so will have to use the floor it comes with. Interesting idea though.

Oi oi! I'm constructing a shed on to this concrete base next weekend. It is slightly too small but providing the trench you can see is filled with something, it will be big enough. It has had bricks of some type in the trench which I have removed because they were slightly proud of the concrete...

Yes, that's good advice and how I would approach the call. The only thing is, he is 15K more expensive because of the VAT. Actually more than that. Maybe 17K. But the principal quote is more like 5K difference. So it's a hefty difference. I've had further communication from the original...

Plus, there are some savings I can make. He has factored in 2500 for electrics but I already know I can get that done for 1600 by a certified professional.

It was literally two days ago that I gave him the response. Annoyingly because I then found out about the health problem of the other the next day. I would have to plan my approach well, but if he was disappointed not to get the job two days ago, what's changed since then? His quote is about 5K...

I'm not saying he should. It is a question I would ask to determine if I can afford to instruct him instead. I got the impression there could be some room for negotiation as he asked what I am paying the builder I chose and if he is VAT registered. He can't beat the other guy on VAT, but he...

Why?

Thanks for the responses. I've messaged the builder who I instructed along the lines of the above, checking if he is still up to it. Drawing attention to my time scales and that I'd understand if it would be too much of a strain for him. So I have given him a way out if he wants it. He has...

I think that's a good way of putting it across. It seems that with blood clots (DVT) medication can take care of it and people are encouraged to stay active. That said, he had a serious clot ten years ago so maybe they'll want to operate on him as that is also an option. This is where my...

He might be a touch abrasive but he is very good and reputable. The building control people know and respect him. I'd probably need to watch him less than others. I do appreciate your point though. And you're right that an honest conversation with the guy I've chosen is needed.

It is a single storey side extension, around 24 sq.m, small utility and entrance, WC and dining room - under a hipped roof. Just in case I've given a misleading impression - he wasn't abusive or anything, but said he was disappointed considering the time and effort he had put in and asked what...

Hi all, I have planning permission for a house extension. I have selected a builder, and we plan to start work in about 4 weeks' time. Building certificate application will be going in soon and the ludicrous fee paid... The guy I am using is somebody I know. He is a one man band but very good...

I appreciate the advice. Just to be clear I wasn't suggesting that silicone be used to glue down the rubber. I said it could be put over the few mm of partially exposed pink batten near the corner. And glue can be used to adhere the membrane to the deck, this is part of the process although...

Yes, although there's plenty at the other side of the roof where it goes right up under the roof tiles. So incompetence might be the main factor. I have put a screw in further along the trim where one of the capped nails was missing and, as Ivor suggested, this has really pulled the trim in...

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