Hi, We’re part way though an extension and are doing some bits ourselves. The builder did the construction, but we’re doing the roof insulation...
I am opening up a load bearing wall between kitchen and lounge and I am also installing an additional WC in a storage room (next to bathroom). I...
Hi, I am hoping for some advice. My builder has completed a loft and the building inspector has said the insulation is not sufficient as it has a...
I've just bought a house with a very usable cellar - it's been insulated and has heat and light and fully decorated - all with planning...
Hi, Hopefully someone can help me ...... I am currently selling my late father's property, one which he built in 1971, this is a 5 bedroom house...
I'd like to install an external mains socket on the outside wall of my house in the back garden. This would be a weatherproof IP66 13A socket with...
I have just installed the following two beams for my loft conversion. 5.1m 203x203x46kg on 100x150x500mm pad stones. Unfortunately these are...
Hi all, We are newbies, planning to build our first rear extension. Currently we look to switch from expensive-and-not-very-responsive architects...
Hi. I have new upvc windows & doors to fit in my new extension with 150mm deep external sills. The BCO has said he wants them fitted in the middle...
My local building control are happy for me to install my own woodburning stove, and they'll sign it off within their fee - provided it meets regs....
Hi All I hope someone here can guide me on the below. I have had built decking in my back garden. My garden itself is sloping. As a result of...
I'm renovating my house, part of which involves knocking through what used to be an external wall, into an existing extension. I've got...
I've started a massive upgrade on my house following finding out I had a cowboy builder who done my loft did everything wrong as he didn't fire...
2.2m x 4m shed. I've built a timber shed in my garden that's within a metre of the house and boundary, I've been informed by the council that...
I am building a lift from ground to first floor and hanging it off the side wall of the house. The lift platform is 1x1.2m and the shaft is to be...
Hello all, I have tried searching for this everywhere but cant find the answer. I wanted to know if, according to building regs, the cooker hood...
Hi all, wondered if anyone can help. I can't seem to find definitive answers online and am dubious about contacting building control and flagging...
Oil tank located currently in an outhouse needs to be replaced and doesn't meet current regulations anyway. Not many options to put it anywhere...
Hi there, As per the title I have granted PP to build above my flat roof single storey kitchen. I understand that a steel beam will need to be...
Hi New to the forum. Last year I bought a 1890's ish terraced house. The house came with a massive loft that had been converted to a decent (but...
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