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Had a small extension built with a new roof done in marley type interlocking tiles. When it pours ( as happens occasionally in Glasgow ) the rain water flows straight over guttering directly onto decking. The guttering is 115mm wide with the tiles overhanging between 75-85mm leaving only...

Guys, Had a new extension put on in the summer and now have a few points of snagging for the builder to deal with at a meeting next week. Can I ask how the extractor fan ( basic not timer humidstat model) in the newly formed bathroom should be switched on? At present it is operated on a on/off...

I'm having a 4 door Patio Sliding door set of overall 7m x 2.1m fitted in new extension. Approx. 75m from the doors is a relatively busy urban road. After trawling the internet and speaking to various door manufacturers about suitable sound insulating performance for the glass I'm more confused...

Looking for some wise heads to advise if I've got this all wrong on VAT. Using a builder on extension build and have been advised that he subcontracts plumbing and electrics ( all VAT registered ) For example subby quotes builders £2500 plus VAT =£3000, builder then charges me £3000 plus...

Looking for some advice on a good quality LED mains downlighter. I have used Haler H2 Pro in last couple of property refurbs and they have been great quality but expensive at £30 a pop. I need 24 for my next refurb and don't fancy paying £600 if there are alternatives that can be recommended.

Can anybody advise what's the norm in electrical pricing is it based on a daily rate or calculated on a price per socket/light fitting installed. Any guidance on what these rates should be?

Sorry just realised I posted this to wrong forum earlier!. Project managing my own extension job in Scotland and am wondering how much should I be paying a plumber to plumb in and fit a new bathroom suite including shower cubicle. Plumb in sink/ dishwasher in new kitchen. Plumber also has to add...

Project managing my own extension job in Scotland and am wondering how much should I be paying a plumber to plumb in and fit a new bathroom suite including shower cubicle. Plumb in sink/ dishwasher in new kitchen. Plumber also has to add 4 radiators to existing system on plastic pipe. All the...

Have a builder selected for a basement conversion who has advised me that the electrical work on the job will be sub contracted to a self employed electrician. The quote supplied is more than 2.5 times what the builder estimated himself during the tender process and I have asked for this to be...