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Pipework in loft and insulation
How can I safely tell if the pipework in my loft area is properly insulated?
RSJ waste removal
Hi, I want to have an RSJ replaced. Who should I hire to remove the old RSJ or should the installation company take care of this for me? I've yet to begin the process.
Conservatory or orangery warmer?
Which is warmer on average, an orangery or a conservatory?
Car garage space
How much space should a car have within a garage? In other words, aside from the space needed to open the doors and get out, how much extra space should you have to ensure you can drive in and out comfortably?
Replacing solid bannisters with rope
I want to use rope instead of conventional bannisters on our stairs, to make it look characterful. But I'm not sure this would meet building regs. Does it matter?
Remove the upstairs chimney breast
Hi, I'm not sure if it's a chimney specialist, or a builder who has to do this. But basically the house is a semi detached It has a chimney in the living room and the room next to it as well ( kitchen) Upstairs two room and they both have the breast However in the kitchen, they have removed the chimney breast. My question and quote is Can I get the chimney breast in the bedroom upstairs removed? And how much would it cost. Separately the one in the living room and the room above it master room , canthe upstairs be removed if the downstairs is going to be replaced for electric?
Removal and bricking up an external door
Do I need planning permission to remove and brick up an external door
Who can remove spray foam loft insulation
I want to have spray foam roof insulation removed. Dozens of companies can install it, but who do I approach for information about its removal?
Increasing head height in upstairs rooms
The upstairs rooms in our cottage have very low ceilings. I'm wondering whether it's possible to remove them and use the loft space as the extra height. Before I engage a local builder to advise me, is this something that can be done in general?
Permitted development extension
Can I build an extension within permitted development if the house has been extended in the past? The original extension has been there for around 30 years I think.
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