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Hi all, I have a Bosch Greenstar system boiler with a ariston pressurised cylinder and been having an issue with my heating system for some time. Its been going on so long that i cant remember when it started. I had a potterton boiler before and that also had the same issue so it cant been...

Hi, I have an extension with a pitched roof which was completed back in July 09. The roof has been great with no problems until a recent weeks terrential rain i have noticed some wet spots on the ceiling on the corners of the Velux Windows. It had rained before sometimes quite heavy but its...

I live in a semi detached house and am trying to arrange the last few things before initiating a builder to start work on an extension for me. One thing i have done is had a party wall agreement drawn up with the adjoining house at a cost of £600, unforurtunate but a necessity i was told...

Hi, Looking at installing under floor water heating when my extension is built but would like to hear from other people that have some experience on this. Firstly has anyone used a good system on Joist flooring and also a good system on concrete system but more importantly with wood...

I am currently in the process of receiving building quotes for an extension and have some questions about the differences in building estimates from different builders and would like to get some feedback on peoples experience of thoughts: 1. The plans specified cavity wall but one builder...

I am about to remove the soil stack on my house and replace with UPVC one which will help with the new downstairs connection. Has anyone ever removed one and whats the best method? I have been told ratchet cutter is easy? and someone also said to me to use small angle grinder to make some...

I'm building my extension and sink waste and WC waste will pass through the foundation trench. The foundations are to be dug 1m deep and 600mm wide . The waste's however are only 1 foot under the ground so they will be 2 foot from the bottom of the trench. I have been told by 2 people how to...

I am going to be starting my single storey kitchen extension in the next month and have a question regarding the roof. The Architects drawings show the pitch but does not show any facia board or eaves. It is a low pitch warm roof so fully open. I have tried to contact the architect to ask but...

Hi, I am on the verge of starting my single storey extension. I have a party wall agreement with both neighbours and have marked out the necessary area. The foundations are going to be within 1 metre of the a public sewer which runs between mine and a neighbours house. I have been advised...

I have decided to build my single storey extension (24 sqm) myself but obvioulsy using trades where i need them like brick layers, plumbers, electricians. I have had the drawings done and planning agreed by the council. They has specified 600mm wide by 1metre deep. The extension will be built...

Hi all, Looking at replacing my old cast iron soil stack with a new UPVC one, partly in preperation for a downstairs toilet connection in future extension. Should i cut the cast iron pipe for current up stairs toilet on outside leaving enough pipe to connect a rubber coupling? or should i...

Hi All, I have recently been quoted in excess of £35k for a single storey 24sqm extension by 3 independant builders. This cost is just for foundations, block work, roof external render. I have already paid for the architect, party wall surveyor, council fees and utility checks so i suppose...