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If it were me, I would employ a architect because it's their job to be able to calculate loads and stresses of various materials. They also have a rough idea what the local council will and will not allow in your area so any opinions on here will not be able to take into account the soil...

This may be of interest; http://www.pavingexpert.com/concmix1.html Mike

My tip is to buy a good make of taps etc so you can get spares, I bought Bristan taps and I am very pleased with them. Mike

If you search for insulated skylight covers there are some out there and they don't look that complicated to fit. Mike

To help your search, if you type 'aluminium door hinges ' into google and click on the images tab you will be able to see a greater range of hinges . Often when you click on a image it will give you a link to a supplier. Mike

By the time you have made all the alterations to your existing garage, you may find that building a new garage is cost neutral. That said, you can spread the cost of improving your existing garage over a period of time whereas the new build will cost abit up front but be a better investment...

We had a extension built last year and had to install wide opening windows for fire escape purposes, I don't think it's a big deal to be honest. The windows didn't cost that much more ( although it was in the quote) but the building inspector did check before he signed the extension off. Just...

Using clay to build up the levels will be fine with topsoil on to then turf, just rake it as level as you can then use a scaffold board or any bit of 4x2 to get the best even surface for the turf. If I were you , I would fit some aco drainage channels in front of your patio doors because of the...

Glad it all worked out well for you. Mike

You will need a coat of this http://www.zinsseruk.com/product/b-i-n/ , let it dry then paint as normal. Mike

Read this it may help ; http://www.pavingexpert.com/sealants.htm Mike

Gonna need a bigger roll of tape for that !! Love it Mike

This; http://www.pavingexpert.com/pointing.htm Mike

How about this https://www.hedgesdirect.co.uk/acatalog/griselinia_littoralis.html I planted these as a hedge and although not yet fully established, I'm very pleased with them. Mike

If you google 'garden chair feet protectors' and click on the images tab , you may find a match that way. Mike

Try this http://www.pavingexpert.com/screeding.htm Mike

As John said there may be a shed load of rubbish under the turf but given that grass roots only go down about 6ins or so, I would relieve the compaction of the soil by making holes in the turf with a fork to a depth of 3 or 4ins . This will allow water and air into the soil and improve the...

Well, you most certainly will have to bite the bullet and at least do the affected area but my gut instinct is to have the whole lot relaid otherwise you will always think the rest of the drive will sink at some point in the future. Cost wise between repair and replace will probably be little...

Look on ironmongery direct http://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/, I bought mine from there and like you I was unsure about what to do so I phoned them up and they were really helpful. Mike

When we had our driveway laid last year I was adamant that I wanted a standard of prep that would allow our cars to be parked in the same area without sinking. I took the specifications from paving expert residential driveway http://www.pavingexpert.com/blocks2.htm. There are various...