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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
How do you tell if a wall is load bearing
We want to remove a wall between the kitchen and dining room but aren't sure if it's structural. How can you tell. Will a builder usually charge to assess this?
time frame to gain planning permission for an extension
I am hoping to apply for planning permission soon for having a large extension added to my back garden. How long does it generally take to get planning permission approval? Is it a long process? Is it difficult to get approval or in most cases is permission given?
How to stop smells coming through walls
We can smell our neighbours cooking through a shared party wall. Is there anything that can be done to reduce smells coming through the wall?
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
external concrete window sill breaking up
How should this be dealt with ? The concrete is breaking away from metal rod that passes through it. The break { hasseveral pieces ] is about 11 inch long & looks like its going to fall out. It has been suggested that I repair it with Epoxy concrete & clamp it. ,also, that I should remove window ,& replace the sill . Best approach & idea of cost if possible please.
Which building control authority should I contact?
What building control authority is the best to contact if I want to comply with building regulations?
Average waiting time to build garage (October 2022)
If I wanted to have a garage built and contacted a professional or company today, how long might I be waiting before they can come out and take the job on?
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