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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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    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

    Asked by Ryan on 5th Dec 2023
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    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!

    Asked by Beverley on 9th Nov 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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    Concrete lintel

    We have a huge crack on the concrete lintel above the patio door. This door is now internal as it leads to the conservatory. How does that happen?

    Asked by Alice on 3rd Jan 2024
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    Price for a brick shed

    How much would it cost roughly to make a brick shed with a double glazing window and door?

    Asked by Shera on 13th Aug 2024
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    Damp patch / removing top room chimney breast

    Hi there I have a persistent damp patch directly in the middle of the chimney breast in a third floor bedroom of my old 1905 house. We have had lots of roof work done and lots of roofers come and go, not having a definite answer as to why it's there. We have since had the stack removed under the tile line but the patch is still there. There are no obvious leaks and we've had ridge tiles pointed, re-tiled the full area around it, and bricks sealed (amongst other things) and spent a lot of time and money we don't have and still it comes back a few hours after it has rained. We are thinking of removing the chimney breast now entirely from that room in the hope that sorts it. As the stack is gone, is this a relatively straight forward job? How much would I expect to pay? Alternatively, does anyone know why/how this moisture is getting in and going to the centre of the chimney breast?! Thanks!

    Asked by Anna on 2nd Nov 2023
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    best wall to make for cedar clad

    Hi, I want to know what is the best wall make up for cedar clad for a new build, just need for one front face wall. I am wondering if a cavity wall plus cedar on top will be overkill. I will go for cavity brick wall all round three sides, and this would be for front face, just deciding what will work? Any ideas, need to meet building regs also. Need insulation inside also. Can I do just single brick inside, insulation and outside go straight in with cedar? Thoughts please.

    Asked by Fa on 28th Jan 2021
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    Which is better ICF or SIP?

    Is an insulated concrete form better than a SIP?

    Asked by Michael on 17th May 2023
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