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Thanks Stuart, yes we're able to do this under permitted development with a lawful development certificate so thats not a problem and our architect will send his structural engineer round so look at the support.:-) Thanks :-)

Hi! We're about to embark on some building work, basically we want to build a new dormer along the rear of the house (approx 12m long) which will create a new window and extra floor space in an existing bedroom, a larger bathroom and a new en-suite. Our plan is for builders to build the...

Hi I hope I've posted this in the right place, I thought this question was probably closely related to loft conversions. We have a large dormer (approx 12m long) along the front of our house (its chalet style) which was built in the early 70's by previous owners. There is hardly any...

Agree. Perhaps I didn't explain very well - the architect who has quoted us a huge amount didn't really listen to what our ideas where. She got very excited about all the possibilities and different ways she could re-design our upstairs! Which is lovely, but we've worked out a layout ourselves...

Wow thanks everyone for all your input on this, most helpful :-) :D

Hi! We've just had the 1st quote back from an architect and are slightly :shock: shocked at the price! Just wondered if anyone else could give their opinions please? We will be getting a 2nd opinion but in the meantime I'm not sure what to think of this .... 4 bed house creating new...

Hi :-) We're thinking of getting some quotes for solar panels. Our roof faces east west (gable ends are north/south). We couldn't put panels on the front of the house (west) as it would look terrible! Has anyone else just got panels on the East facing side? If so are they efficient? How...

Thank you both for your replies :-) Sorry I should have explained more in my original post .... we are a family of 4 (2 kids) and have main bathroom with bath + separate shower, plus en-suite with shower, also a downstairs cloakroom. Thank you :-)

Hi! We are in the process of changing from oil boiler onto gas boiler and are considering all the options. We've heard bad things about combi boilers and that they are no good in large houses (ours is large 4 bed detached)? Plumbers have suggested installing an unvented system with a...

Hi! We met with an architect this week and talked through our ideas for building a large dormer across the rear of our house. She said we could probably do it under permitted development and has gone away to check the cubic metre sizes to make sure we fall within the limit. The permitted...

Hi :D Not sure if I've posted this in the right place .... ... we're looking at new showers and I've looked at walk through showers with the "wet room" floors - has anyone got one? Would you recommend it? Just trying to work out if there are many pros or cons to them?? Less cleaning /...

Hi We want to get rid of our existing hot water tank (in upstairs airing cupboard) and put a new one in the garage. Today an architect came round to talk about plans for other work we need doing and she mentioned a "Maxi xxxxx ??" :?: tank - she said its very large (good for families?) and...

Hi We urgently need to insulate our roof, we have dormer windows in the roof and the dormers aren't insulated at all so our heating bills are massive :shock: Yesterday at the Ideal Home Show we saw companies that do spray foam roof insulation. It looked like a good idea as I understand...

Thanks for the replies :-) Thats good to know there are no regs. We aren't in any big rush to get it done (as long as its before next winter!) - we've just got a new tank of oil which should see us until October (fingers crossed!). Thanks Claire

Hello We currently have oil heating and are looking to get a gas supply to the house. My hubby thinks the rules have changed and the gas meter box would have to be situated on an external wall outside? Ideally we would like it in the garage. I can't find any information on the current...