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what is the silver tape along the edge? looks like its covering or bodging in for something?

I would take as lesson learned and let it be, and worry about bigger fish on the horizon. If this was the only thing to worry about you've got a smashing builder but in reality there will no doubt be something more important to focus on coming up rather than trip yourself up with delays and...

Definitely not primary type 1 I.e. virgin Stone. Looks more recycled . What does the delivery or supply ticket say

surely you want the best possible way to keep the tiles on the wall for the longest and strongest method

I would suspect the concrete is more modern over pouring - but maybe the bricks you are finding is original step foundation beneath the concrete topping, which is the original bay foundation? I would break concrete from the top down to expose bricks rather than undermining it like you have

What are you actually gonna do here? Why not get some stone or some proper fire rated board and affix to sides. Whatever plaster products you have will need painting and maybe the heat with the paint will be similar issue

How much extra effort is it for an extra nail a tile versus tile repairs Next big storm ??

I think looking for tradesmen on facebook is a recipe for disaster. cannot imagine any reputable or busy plasterers scouring facebook for work. Normally start ups or chancers

The plug sockets just shows a lack of care and respect - for a few minutes each room just shows lack of respect especially when you discussed this with them

maybe some pole plate type timbers laid in the corners to tie the ceiling joists and rafters together? so get your triangle that way?

Yes its B2 not B1

Was gonna say it looks like a newsagents. Terrible brickwork. What is he hiding ???

Maybe it would be easier to remove and replace the top Ridge tile with a better fit and smaller mortar joint? Or some kind of extra over the top saddle flashing to tidy it up as an alternative. Bit wouldn't worry me tbh

Do you have solid wall construction in the kitchen area? It is not good for the floorboards or joists to touch the wall as it can cause rot, either from condensation running down the walls or damp coming through the wall or up from the ground, atleast in my house. I dont see why you couldnt use...

Maybe a trim piece of wood instead?

do you have any photos? if the hearth has cracked must be inadequate support below?

Why not use sticks like ****

Profile looks like railway beams?

The dog Is the security lol

I got a massive square cut in ours for a dog flap - the glazed unit cost more than New set of French doors