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Thanks for that reply, extremely useful and detailed! Thr last sentence echoes my thoughts - why not provide a cert if jobs was done right? Anyway, I did get him back to provide a cert, albeit it at extra cost to me

I've had a new cooker circuit installed for electric oven (was gas previously). Sparky that installed said it all had to meet regs so it also involved moving sockets to inside cupboards etc. rather than behind appliances. Happy with the work he's done but when I asked him for the certificate he...

I'll have a look locally and see if there's any work going on, thanks for the suggestion. The builders that have looked have said they'd prefer to sort subbing the electrics and fit the windows themselves, as I've offered to get the socket moved before, or arrange windows fitters myself. Every...

Fair enough, didn't realise that was the case.

And that's fine. The quote I have is more than my expectations though, so I'm looking to know if my expectations are way off or not?

I disagree. If someone asks for a quote, the price should reflect the cost of the work and the experience of the person carrying out the work. All the extras you mentioned (Insurance, consumables, overheads, uplifts, travel, holidays, quote and tender costs, etc.) are accounted for in their...

I get that, but wondering how they can justify such a price - I've asked for a breakdown of costs but they've said they'll send the full quote if I accept the quote. I have no issue if they say they think it'll take twice as long as I think, or their labour price is 350/day due to demand, but...

yeah building regs do apply, I've spoken to local council and they were helpful. Said as long as the new opening is ok with regs (main regs to watch out for were 665mm between corner return and start of new opening, and no more than 2/3 of total wall can be opening), then the fitting of the...

Above the lintel will be about 5 courses of brick, and a pitched concrete tile roof (it's a rear extension), so needs to be able to support that. If I did DIY that bit I would prefer to over-spec a lintel as I've not got much of an idea when it comes to calculating loads. For window install...

I am tempted but thought it would be a relatively quick (cheap) job for a pro while I do the rest of the kitchen (new units/appliances and tiled floor). While I'm waiting for more quotes, I'm going to look into DIYing the soil stack diversion (can't be hard right?!). I'm not comfortable doing...

I'm trying! Most builders either don't turn up to look or never get back with a quote. I'm trying to get an idea if my expectations of the price are too low (and need to save costs elsewhere - this is part of a kitchen reno), or the builder that has quoted is taking the p***

After a bit of advice. We've had 4 builders round to quote on the following work and only one has got back to us with a price of 3k. I was expecting 1.5 to 2k based on my estimates of materials and time: - use electrician to move internal double socket 400mm to side (£150?) - divert single...

OK thanks, I'm trying to get my head around what would be involved in doing everything (2 roof windows plus gable window and changing the roof so it can accommodate a vaulted ceiling) versus doing a bit (gable window plus one roof window). Any idea of approximate costs and time for the...

So if it can't all be done, is there an easier plan b to get more light into the room? Not end of the world if we end up with 1 velux instead of 2 but I can see how that will work with current ceiling layout. Pitch of shallow roof is 15 degrees so should be just about okay. With gable window...

Ok thanks. Would installing a new ridge beam make it a big job? We were hoping the 2 velux's plus new ceiling would be under 2k all in

Thanks, sounds positive. Is it ok to remove all the ceiling joists so that the new ceiling will be vaulted? I always thought they were part of the roof structure? In on of the photos, I've labelled a 'wood beam' which seems to support a lot of the roof structure - guessing this would have to...

I'd like to add a couple of roof windows to the pitched roof above our kitchen to let more light in, as well as a window on the external wall but that is more straightforward. The kitchen is a combination of an old off-shot kitchen (half the width) plus a later (but still old) addition to make...

Hi OP, I'm in a similar position to you re chimney rebuilding and I too have no experienceo using a strongboy but may have to. While I can't offer any advice I'd be interested to see and hear how you get on, so would be great if you could keep this post updated! Good luck

Any idea how much it would cost for someone to get it to a point where it's structurally sound? I'm happy to remove all the infill myself but only if it's not going to fall down!

Ok mate thanks for helping anyway