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    Soil pipe feasibility question

    I want to put 2 ensuites (next to each other) in on the first floor of my end terrace. To join the existing foul drain the new pipes would have to go completely around the side of the house, (10m) around the corner and across the back of the terrace (another 4m) to join the existing stack...
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    Partial Chimney breast removal.

    I want to put an en-suite in two rooms, in the alcove area between the wall and the start of the chimney breast isnt' quite big enough, I Want to remove about 300-400mm of the left hand side if the chimney breast. What supports if any would I have to put in. Effectively I'm cutting into the...
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    To drop or not to drop

    Hi all... I'm considering purchasing a property (at auction) that suffers cracking and poor brickwork at the rear of the house. Its a large 3 story Victorian semi detached villa with solid walls that requires renovation. There is a small (about 3m by 2m) outrigger, which has a crack around...
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    waterproof plasterboard

    i've got to repair a flat heavily damaged by a leaking flat roof, the top half of the plasterboard is ruined, needs replacing. IN addition to fixing the roof I've got a quote from the roofer stating he's going to use a "special waterproof plasterboard" system to do remedial work in the...
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    preparation, preparation......

    Hi all! I'm about to start on a complete paint and decorate and refloor of a small 1 bed flat in a converted edwardian house. I have to repaint some woodchip, redo the brightwork and install new lights throughout. 1) Wall preparation - how should I clean up the walls so they best accept...
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