building inspector

We are in the process of buying a property and this seems to be a problem raised by a surveyor and we would like to resolve it. The extension was built on the main building but the joint bricks do not align. After speaking with a builder been told this is not possible. As bricks are sticking...

Hello, I am a FTB and offer has been accepted already. During the building survey, the cracks have been mentioned in the report and I am not sure how severe this is and how much this would affect in terms of cost and the structure of the property, safeness, etc. Two storey extension towards the...

Hello all, I need some help and advice: A building control officer has recommended a builder to use 6" high timber frame joists to be used with 100mm insulation inside the frame as the proposed suspended timber frame joist of 4" high isn't strong enough for the underfloor heating, because of...

Hi, I'd like to just check something with experienced professionals. We've had some works done to our house, extension and interior alterations. For this we made a planning application which was accepted. That work has all been completed and we are about to have the final inspection from...

Hi I have been using a building company to clear the site where my extension is going and they have been good at what they have been doing, although I think they may be taking advantage a bit now so a little advice here would be great. They came and dug a trial hole to about 1.5m last week...

Hi, I am converting the area above my garage to habitual space by changing the roof. I made a mistake in ordering the roof trusses they are too small - since its my mistake I don't want to pay for a second set. I've seen you can add 'scabs' to lengthen them. is it Ok just to nail or coach...