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Yes check the wall from above to see if there is any load on the wall itself, if it is brick I would recommend to see if any load is on the wall,

Thanks for your help. I will consult with the neighbour, also do you how deep water pipes needs to be buried into the ground as I need to extend the garden tap to another wall side of the house for ease of use really... Or can I just simply run it along the wall ?

I would leave the bricks in situ and just build around it, place concrete either side to stabilise it then cut back any brick work if needed

The wall is shared garden wall, double bricked It has been up +12 years No cracks in wall looks in good condition. I want to raise by 3 brick courses. Rainwater is thrown off into a gutter in my drain. Nothing overshooting the neighbours side. Thanks for your reply

Hello, currently I have an outbuilding which is 1.6m high. I would like raise the height of it but at the moment the roof rests on the garden wall seperating it between me and the neighbour, Can I increase the height of this wall as it forms part of my outbuilding already? It is a brick built...

Your best bet would be to secure the beam using metal plates either to strength it, or replace it entirely. Jacking up will be difficult as it is a heavy load, however you could achieve this if you use steel plates on each side, or remove the beam and use a steel.

You have to use a steel which spans the correct length for the load, kingpost can then be removed and a steel inserted to support the whole roof.

Hello, because it is fiber cement jetwash is the best way, Then I would seal it with an appropriate sealer or paint with an exterior colour of your choice.

Yes John, I realise that this is limited to 13A but this should be enough, its just to add an extra two sockets for low power devices like, a phone charger / lamp.

Thank you for the swift reply, :)

Hello I want to add some more sockets in a room, I am currently thinking either. 1. Replace the socket for an FCU then add the sockets, would this be the correct way to do it? I would like to add two extra double sockets, or would I be better extending the ring? The problem is the ring...

Thanks for the solution, I appreciate it :)

That is also an idea, for 2.5 mtr wall what's the footing depth? Also could I raise it by creating a wooden frame ontop of the neighbours wall?

Hi I want to convert a single skin outbuilding into a office / room, but I have one problem, the roof at the moment sits on top the neighbours double skin wall, I have no way to move the roof either side, so what's the solution? Also id need to raise the roof as its only 1.6m! But to do this...

I have seen most of the circuit during works when builders redid my floor. it is definitely a ring, electrician confirmed this

It is definately a ring final circuit. Which I have have found out when I did the bedrooms sockets.[/url]

Yes it has RCD protection. How would I go about adding 3 sockets? Currently there are two wires coming out from the existing socket.

Currently I only have one double socket in my living room, I would like to add another 3 double sockets for the TV etc.. Would it be feasible just to extend the ring circuit? Add a spur? or do a FCU from the existing socket to the new sockets. Thanks.

Ah great idea! Never crossed my mind. Thanks I'll try that!

Need a bit of help in plastering the area where the floor meets the stairs at the bottom. Its like a V shape at the back. Just would like some tips.