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Footings for another storey
Hello, I have a single storey extension on the side of my house. My Dad had the house before me and had the extension built, which the builder at the time, stated that the footings he did, would be strong enough, for another storey at a later date. So how deep or wide would footings need to be for another story please?
Could I rent out a basement bedroom?
I have a basement that I don’t really use. If I were to convert it to a bedroom and rent it out, would it be a good idea or would renters be turned off by the fact it’s a basement, even if done up well?
Is mortar on stone decorative?
The mortar on our stone-built home sticks out from the surface, creating a nice rustic effect. However, over the years it's started to break off. Ideally I'd like to wait until I have more funds to get it repaired. Is it merely decorative and OK to leave for a while?
Subfloor replacement
I have an old terraced property. Is limecrete on glass insulation a better option than concrete subfloor for breathability. We have quarry terracotta tiles and a suspended floor. And the whole downstairs needs replacement.
Timber frame kits for extensions
We're thinking of using a timber frame kit for our extension and leaving some of the wood exposed inside. However, I'm worried about fire safety as it'll house part of our kitchen. Are there any building regs etc to be aware of or things we should do to make it fire safe?
Bath tub cover panel
Good day, our bathroom flooring will be replaced and I noticed that the bath tub side panel is getting loose, don't think it needs replacing but how much to get it fixed please? Thank you in advance
Exposing a brick wall
We want to expose a brick wall in our home for a rustic feel. Will it need sealing? And will it make the room less thermally efficient?
Advice on choosing a plot of land to build on
We're looking for a plot to build our home on. Aside from planning obstacles, what should we be looking out for in terms of suitability for building?
Is home insurance essential?
Is it essential to get homeowner insurance before having a new house constructed? If not, when would it be necessary and also when would it be strongly recommended (if it’s not legally required)?
Has anyone added a second storey to their extension
Roughly, how much would building a second floor on top of an existing extension cost? It's about 4 metres by 6 metres
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