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    stable door

    when you look at these they all point to 44mm door width which I understand are really external - need an internal 35mm one to fit existing door frame if anyone knows? thanks
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    door/architrave/skirting board

    We are looking for a price for the following and I am hoping that someone can give me an indication Remove standard old internal door and replace with new standard door from B&Q - cost of door £28 Remove existing architrave and replace with new architrave Fit skirting board around whole room...
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    stable door

    Yes I see them too I will check with him again
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    stable door

    We need an internal wooden stable door from a kitchen to a dining room, any ideas where I can purchase one from on line? My joiner is struggling to locate anything suitable. Thank you
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    Garage Conversion - problems

    Yes a good point, I admit I have made mistakes but still a qualified builder recommended by several people in the village should not make such basic errors and should be up to date with latest building regulations, I was not to know he was incompetent. Enough people had said that for such a...
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    Garage Conversion - problems

    I would love to get my money back but really is it very likely? It is around 2k I will be out of pocket for having to do the work again
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    Garage Conversion - problems

    For information I called in a surveyor who reported as follows:- 1. Middle window of 3 has been installed incorrectly (Back to front) 2. Cavity wall has been built incorrectly and does not meet the current building regulations due to the free cavity width being under 50mm and the slim nature of...
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    Garage Conversion - problems

    My understanding is that if we lift the floor to the level of the rest of the house the front window which has already been fitted will not need to be lifted - however it would be exactly on the border line (i.e. no room to play with) The side door opens to the inside - not really enough space...
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    Garage Conversion - problems

    The rear wall of the garage backs onto the kitchen so that is an internal wall - this has not been touched other than being plastered The side wall which is external was insulated with plasterboard as this was one of the few requirements delivered by the Inspector at his initial inspection. Yes...
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    Garage Conversion - problems

    Yes plenty of lessons learned, plenty of mistakes made here by all, myself included. Even people who come very recommended in the community with references can let you down. And clearly not all builders are familiar with building regulations when you would expect them to be so The house is 25...
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    Garage Conversion - problems

    I need some advice please We are currently experiencing problems with our attached garage conversion into a habitable room which have been on-going now for 3 months We were advised that a Building Regulations application would be the best way to go and we submitted an application to the Local...
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