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Hello, thank you both for the replies. As suggested above, I contacted local BC and described the situation. They were not interested in any inspections nor did they suggest going to SE. Additionally, luckily one of my neighbours, with the same property, has completed this work a couple of...

Thank you for the reply. For my understanding, submitting to BC would be the normal process for removing a load bearing wall, as building regs clearly apply. I am wrong in thinking removing a non load bearing wall as not being notifiable work and thus not needing BC approval? And thinking out...

Hello everyone, I am sure many have been in similar situation and I have tried searching through the forum prior to posting this thread. 1920s terrace house here, with the intention to remove the wall dividing kitchen and dinner. A SE has visited the property and has confirmed the wall is not...

Interesting. This is for sure white-ish. Everything seems to be well maintained in the property up to know. Will see if I can keep most of it in good shape. Thank you

Haha thank you both. From all of the things I researched for the renovation, I must say I still never thought of fact checking this. I shall from now on refer to the house by it's year of construction.

Hello 23vc again. Good info thank you. Yes I can definetly agree with this being extremely dusty and crumbly. I will do my best to keep it sound, as the wall quality right now seems to be in a good state. Good point regarding sound insulation. Will probably keep it as is for the time being...

Hello 23vc, thank you for the fast response. I was confused as expected horse hair to be dark but I am definitely not an expert in this. Work may continue then tomorrow. Is it worth patching this plaster back or just replacing the whole wall would be easier and the more robust way to go...

Hello everyone. This has probably been discussed previously but have not found any informative posts making me feel a bit better. (panic) So as many other fellow DIYers, I have purchased a nice Victorian terraced house built in the 1920s.The big renovations have started today and boy is the...