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Building an extension
Must the style, material, design, colour, etc. of an extension match my house? And if so, to what extent? How does my permitted development rights apply in this sense?
Footing fit timber frame extension
Hi looking to build a single story extension (timber frame with a flat roof, can anyone advise what depth footing I will need? The dimensions are 4mx5m just costing it all up atm Thanks
I-beam vs RSJ beam
Is an I beam and RSJ basically the same thing? What’s the difference?
Structural problem
Hello, Our floor had dropped massively on one side in our living room Snd kitchen. They is a really damp smell coming from it and it feels quiet wet. How much would it cost to get this fixed? And on average how many days would it take to fix? I have pictures to show. The proparty is an end Terrence house.
Extension on top of sewer?
What needs to be taken into account when having an extension constructed near or atop a sewer?
Shorten brick Garage?
Hey, Is it possible to make a 6m x 2.5m brick Garage circa 1.5-2m shorter? I'm thinking to essentially move the front doors back to allow a future extension to not have its view blocked. Currently on a concrete base and has asbestos sheet roof. Another part of it I am thinking of would be to replace the whole roof with a flat roof too. Looking for budget and if it's feasible.
garden extension with an area of 15 square metres
On average, how long does it take to have a garden extension built with an area of 15 square metres? Are there any other time affecting factors other than the scale of the extension that I should consider?
Gas safe construction companies
Are all construction companies gas safe registered? Should they legally be? How does this work?
Green stuff on walls and floor of basement
Hi, need some help. I notice in the basement today, there is a lot of green stuff on the wallls and floor. It's my first time seeing this. Images link below, thank you. Can anyone tell me what this is? is it dangerous to health? and how to get rid? https://ibb.co/BKQLK9S https://ibb.co/8BYd6Sk https://ibb.co/2ZGvmyF Thank you
Building a drive
Can I use slabs and gravel for a permeable drive 5 sqare metres
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