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    Optimal boiler / shower configuration?

    Hi, we're currently having an extension built, and looking for some suggestions on the best options around boilers and showers please. The house is currently a 3 bed semi with one family bathroom (bath and shower), heated by a 30kW combi boiler. Our current combo boiler works fine but is...
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    Fair Party Wall Cost Split

    Hi, my adjoining neighbour is building a ground floor extension to his kitchen and dining room. We plan to do the same ourselves later in the year so have agreed to build the wall down the boundary as a shared party wall and split the cost. Our own architect has recommended we agree the cost...
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    External (Acrylic) Render, or not?

    Hi, We are finalising plans for our extension and wondering about whether to render or not. The house is brick semi-detached circa 1960 with white uPVC windows. We will be extending out downstairs for the kitchen and dining room, including grey kitchen windows and bifold doors on the...
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    Glazed Gable Over Bi-Fold Doors?

    Hi all, We are having plans drawn up for a ground floor extension. We are going to go with bifold doors on the family area, but are in two minds whether to go with a small glazed gable roof above above the bi-fold doors, so I was looking for a second opinion on potential costs and added value...
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    Lean-To Roof - Window Well or Not?

    Hi all, We are getting plans drawn up for a ground floor extension to our kitchen and dining room, with a lean-to roof. Because of the extension depth (4m) and roof angle this will clash with the bottom of the window on one of our upstairs bedrooms. A few of our neighbours have similar...
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    Architect / Architectural Technician Advice

    Hi, I'm looking for some advice / suggestions around architects please. We are planning on having an extension to our 3 bed semi detached home, firstly a first floor extension over the existing garage to the side to add an extra bedroom, and secondly to extend out the back from the existing...
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    Is proposed flat roof repair OK?

    Hi, I've recently moved into a new house which has a flat roof to the side of the house covering the garage and utility room. We want to get some work done to it and have had a few quotes, I wondered if anyone could advise if this sounds sensible / reasonable prices etc, as I don't know a...
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