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  • Whole house refurb

    I am looking at buying a property that would need to be taken back to the shell and made good. Hasn't been touched in thirty years. Rewiring the whole place, possible plumbing updates, does have central heating, knocking one wall down between kitchen and dining room. It is a two storey three bedroom semi detached house. Size is approx one hundred and twelve square metres. If I am looking for a medium finish how much would it cost? And how long would it take?

    Asked by Paru on 17th Sep 2020
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    Do I need planning permission

    I do have 8 bedroom house in TS1. 3 bedrooms are ensuites, and the other 5 remaining rooms are not ensuites. I would like all the 8 rooms to be ensuite. I would like to know if I need planning permission from the Middlesbrough Council before I start looking for builder. Regards David

    Asked by David on 5th Dec 2023
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    What costs did you incur for house extension work?

    Costs for extensions vary across counties. What did you pay for stuff like single storey, garage, conservatory, etc?

    Asked by Stephen on 3rd Mar 2020
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    Mould on plaster boards

    Hi I've spotted mould on the plaster boards as the renovation is taking longer than expected. Will it's cause an issue later on an how should I deal with it? New plaster boards? My builder said it's nothing an just gave it a wipe down. Buy I'm spending soo much on renovating I don't really want anyone issues later on with mould growth. Thank you

    Asked by Lubina on 10th Mar 2025
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    Party wall repair

    An internal wall appears to have holes in it towards the top. Access is difficult because it's above the boiler in the cupboard under the stairs. Do I need to repair it?

    Asked by Jonathan on 28th May 2024
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    Garage floor replacement

    The garage floor is composed of block paving, would it be possible to install a concrete floor on top, or would they need lifting? Would a damp proof membrane be required?

    Asked by John on 14th Oct 2019
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    Worn stumps and joists

    Why might stumps or joists have worn and eroded over time? What can I do about this?

    Asked by jonathan on 3rd Feb 2021
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    Garage apartment

    Hi. We have a single detached garage with workshop with a driveway up to it. We're wanting to build a flat on top of it to allow one of our children to move out! It's so expensive here. Where do we start? Do we need an architect or can a builder undertake the project for us. We're not sure what the foundations are like. There is electricity but we'll need water and gas connected.

    Asked by Diane on 22nd Jun 2021
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    Crack in wall- how to fix

    I have a large crack under my 1st floor window (inside and outside). From the inside it appears to go through the mortar and not the brick. What is the best way to fix this?

    Asked by Sophie on 19th May 2023
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    Dashing in winter

    Could somebody please tell me if mid October is too late to start pebble dashing a house

    Asked by Jenny on 9th Oct 2024
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