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How close can I build to my neighbours boundary
I'm thinking about extending out a little to the side of my house, but I'm a bit unclear on how far we can get to the boundary (where the fence is). Is the main thing that it can't extend beyond the ground floor and that the drainage needs to remain on our side?
Bringing in more light to the downstairs of house
How can I bring more light in downstairs without adding any kind of extension or conservatory?
Stud wall noggins fitting
What steps are involved in fitting the noggins of a stud wall? Does it vary between fitting them for a metal stud wall and a wooden stud wall?
What’s the typical cost to convert a conservatory into a room?
We want to convert the conservatory we have into an extension that we can use year round. What price are we roughly expecting here? Does the conservatory help or hinder here?
Wall ties or subsidence?
How do you know if an exterior crack in the wall is subsidence or wall tie problem.
Foundation for 5m x 3m Log Cabin
Looking for cheaper alternatives to a solid concrete base for a 3m x 5m log cabin on an lawn with a slight slope.
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?
Carport building regulations
In what circumstances would you need building regulations approval to get a carport fitted? Who would sign off on this and how much might it cost to make an application if it’s necessary?
How do i know if my chimney needs a liner?
Is a chimney liner something that's always required? And how much does a chimney liner cost?
Advice about adding a sunroom
How to add a sunroom to the back of a townhouse when the exterior back wall currently contains 2 exterior windows and an exterior door plus a sink and kitchen units, a washer drier, the central heating pipes way in and a small toilet/handbasin area against it.
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