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    2 storey extension

    Can anyone give me an approx cost of getting a 2 storey extension on the end on my semi. It would be approx 3m wide and 7m long. Garage on the bottom with door,window and couple of power sockets, and bedroom on the top with door, couple of windows, few power sockets, light and radiator. I've...
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    How to cut coping

    I searched everywhere for L-shaped coping for the top of a garden wall but nowhere local had it. I'm now going to have to cut it at 45 degrees for the corners. What should I use to cut it? Angle grinder? Also how would I mark it as it is double weathered so is a ^ shape. Cheers
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    Finding a matching brick

    Where can I find matching bricks for my house. I don't know the manufacturer but I have the code number that is stamped on the brick. Is there a website or company that can tell me the manufacturer and name of the brick from that code?
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    Moving rainwater pipe

    I want to move the rainwater pipe from the side of my house to the back. _________is the wall of the house and 0 is where the rainwater pipe goes into the ground through a reducer. It's currently like this:- _______0_________ and I want to move it here:- 0________________...
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    Partition walls

    Hi Can anyone tell me the recommended size/type of wood for an internal partition wall? Thanks
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    Powering attached garage

    I'm planning to build a garage attached to the side of my house. As luck would have it, the electricity meter (outside) and consumer unit (inside) is on the same house wall the garage will be built on. I wanted to add a couple of sockets and a couple of lights in the garage. I have space in...
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    concrete slab base

    How would I go about laying a concrete slab base for a garage floor. The garage is attached to the house. Do I :- 1.Dig out and lay the foundations and build the 3 sides up to ground level. 2.As the ground has already been prepared with compacted hardcore, can I just dig down the 150mm...
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    Garden wall

    How deep should I dig the foundations for a small (approx 1m high) garden wall. And should I fill them to ground level or about a brick or 2 below?
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    Cost of Building a Garage

    Hi everyone I live in N.E Scotland and am looking to get an attached garage built onto the side of my house. It would be approx 3m wide, 7m long and 2m high with an access door and a window at the rear and a garage door at the front and a flat roof. Roughly how much should I be looking to pay...
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    orange stains on slabs

    I recently used weed and feed on my front lawn. I didnt notice at the time, but some got onto my path and has turned orange. What will get it off? I've tried several cleaning products and hot water but had no luck.
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    Moving drains

    Can I move an underground pipe that take the storm water from my guttering to the main drain. I want to move it about 3 meters. Can I just extend the pipe? Or are there regulations etc
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    Adding power to garage

    I'm in the process of building an attached garage. When finished I want to add a light and a couple of electricity sockets. Can I just power both from a new MCB in the consumer box (there are free spaces available) as I want to keep it seperate from the rest of the house electrics? Should I...
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