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  • Cost of Kitchen Side Return

    Hoping to buy a Victorian ground floor flat in London which is very small. Agent recommended a side return on the kitchen, how would I begin with this please? The size of the current kitchen is 5.70 x 3.05M and I would be adding along the side, the space to add is approx. 5.7 X 2.00M

    Asked by Rosie on 8th May 2024
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    garden extension with an area of 15 square metres

    On average, how long does it take to have a garden extension built with an area of 15 square metres? Are there any other time affecting factors other than the scale of the extension that I should consider?

    Asked by Kamil on 19th Aug 2020
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    Cracks in render/rising damp

    My nearby outbuilding has developed cracks in the exterior render and interior plaster over the winter and in my house I think I have rising damp. Do I get one person to assess the work? If so what kind of trade is best for a first view to work out what the risks are and what the right courses of action should be?

    Asked by Anthony on 19th May 2021
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    Painting sectional garage doors

    Can you paint sectional garage doors? And if so do they require special paint or/and must it be done by a professional?

    Asked by Jackie on 15th Nov 2022
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    Costs for removing load bearing wall

    Hello, What costs would we be looking at approximately to remove a 1200mm load bearing wall to knock through from the house into a single storey utility room? located in North East

    Asked by Louise on 9th Jan 2025
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    Gas safe construction companies

    Are all construction companies gas safe registered? Should they legally be? How does this work?

    Asked by Pete on 19th Mar 2021
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    Green stuff on walls and floor of basement

    Hi, need some help. I notice in the basement today, there is a lot of green stuff on the wallls and floor. It's my first time seeing this. Images link below, thank you. Can anyone tell me what this is? is it dangerous to health? and how to get rid? https://ibb.co/BKQLK9S https://ibb.co/8BYd6Sk https://ibb.co/2ZGvmyF Thank you

    Asked by Steven on 5th Jun 2023
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    Where to use foil backed plasterboard

    I'm drylining a garage wall that gets quite cold. Is foil backed plasterboard the right choice and does it go foil-side in or out?

    Asked by Pete on 2nd Jun 2026
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    Building a drive

    Can I use slabs and gravel for a permeable drive 5 sqare metres

    Asked by Sandra on 4th Mar 2024
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    Chimney brest removing or cut out

    Is it possible to cut into a large chimney brest to insert a large range cooker without removing it all

    Asked by Donna on 25th Jun 2024
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