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Structural Restorative Works
Hello, We're looking to purchase a property and the structural survey has returned a structural deficit that we'd like to get a couple of quotes for. It's a 1940s detached house that has had a single storey rear extension The survey found External cracking to brickwork to the rear elevation and side elevation where the rear extension has been jointed into the house. Cracking was above the opening below the second-floor windows which was diagonal and appears in the middle of the span of the opening consistent with lintel deflection. (we also noticed internal wall and ceiling cracks in a similar location...) Vertical cracking was also observed between the brickwork of the rear extension They recommend Replacement lintel installation sufficient to carry the loads applied from the masonry above Repointing the vertical cracks found and checking drains for possible leaks Would someone be able to quote for what it would be to remedy the above issues? Thanks! Roo
Mould on small bedroom wall
Why would mould develop on the bottom of a bedroom wall? It’s on the wallpaper above the skirting board.
New fence and a gate cost
How much to erect a new fence, about 4 metres in length, plus a new gate installed?
Clearing up building mess
Who's responsible for cleaning up the mess after building work is completed? My builder has left a mess and says it's not his job to clear it. Is this true?
Re opening a door from kitchen to garage
Hi, we’re considering reopening a door that would’ve once been in our kitchen through to the garage area (possibly old cold store/pantry) in our late Victorian semi. Can we just remove the newer bricks or do we have to rebuild it? Also wanting to create a pantry in the opening so wondering best way to section off from the rest of the garage.
Exterior wall repair
My house has patches of broken pebbledash and various cracks etc. that need repair before it can be repainted. I'm not sure what kind of tradesperson I need.
Is building control needed for an unvented hot water shortage system?
Will I need building control approval to have an unvented hot water shortage system installed? In what cases would this apply and in what cases might it not? Thanks.
Is it cheaper to extend externally or reconfigure the internal structure?
We are extending to the side of our property. We have the option of either having a larger extension OR a smaller extension but reconfiguring a couple of load bearing walls in order to create the layout we need. Obviously we want to make sure we can afford this before we submit planning permission. Generally speaking, which is likely to be the cheaper option?
Do I need a lintel?
Hi, I want to put a new window into a poured concrete house (1960s). My question is, do I need to put a lintel in? Thanks in advance
Lateral restraint strap installation
Hi we had this on our structural survey of a 1930s property we are hoping to buy in Manchester: 'To eliminate further lateral movement affecting the front and rear elevation a series of lateral restraint straps need to be installed to tie the affected wall back to the first floor joists.' Any ideas of price for this job? And would it involve much disruption/need for redecorating to the inside of the property? Thanks
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