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    2 flats back to one house - Building Regs

    Agree with Wessex 101 As far as I am aware building control will have no interest other than any structural alterations, roofing or technically removing more than 25 percent plasterer from external walls. Regarding planning permission, even if you do not own the property you can still apply. You...
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    Notable Obituaries.

    Good boxer, underatred
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    2 flats back to one house - Building Regs

    No problems with respect to building regs , just the normal approval for removing load bearing walls and staircase headroom
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    2 flats back to one house - Building Regs

    We done the same approx 5 yrs ago, Paid stamp duty at normal rate on the total purchase price. We then paid around £500 for planning permission to convert back to one house. Be aware some council's will not grant permission so I would advise you to ask the local authorities on their policies
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    What have you been doing today?

    Sad times, sorry for your loss Mottie.
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    Lotus Cars Ltd, the Motability con, and more....

    Could be wrong but I think I read that if you are a pensioner you cannot claim for mobility car, however if you claimed before becoming being a pensioner it continues
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    The Bell hotel. Looks like it’s set a precedent.

    Approx £1billion just on accomodation. Hate to think what the true figure is when you take into account everything else
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    Can I remove stud work under existing rsj?

    Looks like you have very little end bearing.
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    Can I remove stud work under existing rsj?

    Check the end bearing onto the brickwork before you remove the studwork
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    ID slate type

    Natural slate, could be Welsh which is probably the best. You can always get larger slates and cut down
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    Advice for neighbour's new boiler

    See if he can get it on a Worcester service contract
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    What are Boiler Flue regulations?

    600mm was regs for old type balanced flue. 300mm for fanned flues normally
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    What are Boiler Flue regulations?

    The regs are 300mm away. However if the manufacturer's instructions say anything different that is what you should do. BS 5440 part one and two
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    Vaillant Ecotec Pro + Mira shower – hot water cutting out

    Possibly scale in shower head, try running the shower without the head on. Could also be a damaged hose
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    Sandstone adhesive

    Rawplug, mortar fix-pro
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    How to replace gravity flap vent

    Take the flaps from ground floor vent and use them, new vent on g/f
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    Cable calcs for size

    Try tlc direct, volt calculator
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    External Chute

    Cleaning chimney
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    Gas isolation valve leak

    I suppose then that gas safety regulations can be ignored, Or just pick and choose which one's you like
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