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Costs involved in replacing one joist support
Hi, I had arranged for a joiner to lay a herringbone floor but upon checking the floor it was springy in one section. The joiner believes I may need a new joist support or a new joist. Does anyone know if this is a big job, what’s costs are involved and how long it will take to repair. Thank you.
Carport lifespan
If I take care of my carport well, how long should I expect it to last?
Timeframe for triple carport installation
How long does it take to have a triple carport fitted to a building?
Foundation footings
Builder built 2 block gable end walls which failed planning he is now building a third brick wall on to the 600 wide foundation is this ok with building regs and would it pass planning
Loft fire barrier
Hi, we are in the process of purchasing a Victorian property and survey has noted the incomplete fire barrier issue with the party wall in the attic. Question is: is it best to build a fire wall etc with blocks or look at fire curtain type product? Also average costs for install etc of these options. Any advice appreciated
Self-employed builder vs building company
Are there any practical differences between hiring a self-employed builder and a builder from a building company? Is there anything I should be aware of?
Stairs in Kitchen
We are buying a property in the kitchen is the top of the last few runs of the stairs its boxed off can anyone tell me if we can have the box removed and then made so we get extra room under it for a fridge freezer? and what fire regs we may need to meet
Putting in steels without a structural engineer
Can a competent builder or building team put in a steel support without the need for a structural engineer?
Raise Floor Level
I have had a new garage built 9mx3m and need the floor raising 50-80mmit already has a sub base of about 100mm What would be the best way to do it and approx cost?"
Gas supply going from main house to potential converted outhouse
Hi, I am looking to buy a house soon and in the garden of this house is an outhouse which the previous owners had used as music studio. It has a working toilet in it. i am thinking converting this into a seperate residence/flat for hosting Airbnb or keep tradional tenants. It doesnt have a gas boiler or gas supply going in. The outhouse is located within 10 meters of the property itself With regards to gas, i think its probably better to have a seperate supply/meter to avoid complications. Im posting this to see what the process would be for this? can any qualified builder qualify for this or do i have to get British gas to dig up the garden/road to lay down the supply? Will the supply split at the point of where my gas meter is? (The outhouse has electricity from the house but we would need its own meter as well) Looking forward to hearing your thoughts
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