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Who organises contractors?
Does the builder or homeowner usually organise for plumbers and electricians on an extension project?
Checking quality and standard of new-build homes
We've heard lots of scare stories about new-build homes not being built to good standards. What should we be looking out for and what questions should we be asking before we part with any money?
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?
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.
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.
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
How much weight on stud wall?
Hi, I’m moving to a new flat and have bought a tv shelf unit with cupboard storage either side which can be wall mounted. There won’t be a lot of weight inside the cupboards but the unit itself is very heavy ( about 30kg) and the tv is a 55inch ( so I’m guessing about 10-15kg). Is this too much weight to mount on a stud wall?
Building a box round boiler in spare room
How much would it roughly cost for box to be built round a boiler in spare room to cover boiler and pipes ? Thanks
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
How long does it take to get planning permission approval?
Does it take significantly longer or shorter to get planning permission approval depending on the type of project in question? Could you provide some examples, please? Thank you!
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