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  • Outdoor bbq all cracked and crumbling inside

    Have an outdoor bbq that was already installed in garden, don't think heatproof material was used on the inside as its all cracked and crumbling inside, not sure what i need to repair the inside, heatproof cement or mortar?

    Asked by Jason on 10th Mar 2023
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    Drilling into a lintel

    I'm installing a door canopy. Will drilling into the lintel above my door damage it or compromise its strength?

    Asked by Cheryl on 2nd Oct 2022
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    Do any building companies offer finance?

    How feasible is it to find companies that would offer to do work on finance? And would it be possible with bad credit or is this a guaranteed rejection even where buy now, pay later plans apply?

    Asked by caroline on 11th May 2022
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    Post-COVID contractor prices

    In your opinion, when covid is over (hopefully sometime next year), how might this affect contractor prices? Will there be a sudden surge in builder charges as more work is available and they try to make up for a bad financial year? Am I better off taking precautions and having work done before the pandemic is over? Any thoughts on this? I want to have an extension built so it’s going to be a costly project and this thought popped into my head. Thought I’d try and get in touch with a professional.

    Asked by Harry on 22nd Dec 2020
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    Structural Engineer in Bromley

    How do I go about hiring a structural engineer to quote me on removing a Load Bearing wall (Also confirm if it is load bearing or not in the first place!). I'm based in Bromley but I cannot find anything on Google.

    Asked by Kushal on 24th Jan 2022
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    Remove small load-bearing wall

    Ho much to remove a small (1-2m) internal wall which is load bearing? The wall would need to be replaced by a beam on the ceiling

    Asked by Lorenzo on 23rd Jan 2024
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    Metal Vs timber stud wall

    Which is better, a metal or timber stud wall and why? 

    Asked by Simon on 21st Jan 2021
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    Foundation measurements and material required

    Hi, I am looking at doing a side and back extension. Side extension would be a double storey while back would be a single storey. I need advise on how deep and wide should the foundation trench be, do i fill the trench to the top with concrete, if there are different types of concrete what type should i use, and do i need to place a steel mesh into the trench? My neighbour is also planning to do the side extension so can we dig a single trench between us and use that as foundation for both side walls? His house is on a slightly higher ground (10-20cm). Is it wise to have a gap between neighbours side wall and my side wall (we thought 10cm on each side of the boundary line hence leaving a 20cm gap) or is it better to build walls as close as possible? Your advise will be very much appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help. Kind regards

    Asked by Refik on 2nd Feb 2021
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    Building inspectors insurance

    My approved inspector’s insurance has ran out. What can I do about this, particularly if it’s affecting me right now?

    Asked by Sharon on 22nd Nov 2021
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    Attached vs detached garage building times

    Is it quicker to have an attached garage built or a detached garage?

    Asked by minesh on 30th Nov 2022
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