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Well it may come to that. It would help if we were told the facts as we are neighbours in very close proximity but because they just don't bother it creates worry and suspicion. They have taken advantage of us all the way through the project so that's why the worry is there. Never mind! Time we...

I just have a feeling in my bones that it isn't right. I can't speak to the "architect" because he is very evasive and has misled us over many things so far. It's been a nightmare but if someone could tell me that this is against legislation it would help give me the confidence to fight it...

That's right Big-all and John -it's our path! The vents are going into the back of their house that runs the length of our path. Not only that but the wall is only 160cm away from our house and opposite our windows! The space in between is like a narrow walkway. The vents will not only look...

Ok John thanks as ever for your reassurance. It's really one thing after another here as you know but hopefully, for once, this is nothing to worry about. What would I do without you?! :D

Hi John, No it's not a gas flue - we thought it was going to be but they have now asked for access to put one on their roof albeit on our side. The thing is we don't know what sort of air vents they are and what's going to come out and whilst I somewhat agree with you newboy if there are...

Hi, Renovation of old property still going on next to me. The back wall of the property is our boundary wall and the side of our house is only 160cm away. Recently I discovered 2 holes had been made in the boundary wall ( their back wall). I asked what they were for as there was no consultation...

You are an angel for replying but I think I have been panicking for nothing. Just had email from the builder saying it's not going to be a flue but is for ventilation. Doesn't look like ventilation though as it's circular. I hope he's telling the truth. BUT I was really worried and the very...

Hello, i am desperate for some advice on what may be a dangerous situation. The workshop next to my house is being converted into a house. Their back wall is like our boundary wall so their frontage is facing east and our frontage is facing south. I came home today to see that they have started...

Yes - a trip to B&Q is a good idea. They have all sorts of things these days don't they? I did just want nice plain white tiles but it's never going to happen and the wall is such a mess and i have to re-paint yet again. Oh - I see what you mean about the template - that doesn't seem so bad...

Hi John!! :D I thought it might be problematical. I wouldn't be able to cut the tiles myself and every template would be different as the arch gets bigger but I see what you mean and that's probably the best way to do it. I hadn't thought of pulling the sink forward - I'll investigate that...

Hello, My bathroom sink has and arched or curved top to it so because of that I have never put tiles above it like most sinks. However the paint always starts to peel where it gets washed down and water splashed on it etc. I really would like to just put a few tiles along the top. Can anyone...

Thanks for helping out Roy! I've really taken on board what you said about the render causing issues inside. That could really explain a lot. What I don't understand is how does the rain get through the brickwork underneath? Is it because the bricks need re-pointing? And you're right - the...

Thanks John - no doubt I'll be back soon with another crisis! Take care and thank you, Myanne

This has given me lots to think about. Everything you say makes sense. I can't understand why we have this render on the house. Next door the house is identical but render was never put on and the brick looks good. It makes me wonder if there was a problem at some time and that's why it was put...

Hi Burnerman!! We do have a lot of moisture in the house. I have bought those little dehumidifiers but they don't seem to do much so a proper one might be a good idea. We have gas central heating but we have only just started putting it on. As for ventilation we never seem to have any windows...

He's my sort of man! :shock:

Hello Alastair, I can't thank you enough. I would never have thought of removing that bush but it makes sense now you mention it. We'll try and get those cracks filled - I am assuming something like exterior Polyfilla. Then we'll repaint the whole front of the house. I have been really...

These are the pictures. Thanks.

Hi Alastair, You're brilliant - thank you so much. I have attached some photos - I hope you can see the cracks and the gutters. I have also attached a picture of the plants at the bottom of the house as I wonder whether the soil and moisture there might play a part.