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Planning permission v Building regulations?
Can you explain to me precisely what the difference is between planning permission and building regulations? Is one more expensive than the other?
need to verify saftey of chimney breast removal
is the chimney breast removal that was done to my house before i even bought it safe
How easy to add air bricks/vents
Would like 3/4 air bricks put in to help ventilation under a kitchen and conservatory void. Solid stone walls in a an 1890s West Yorkshire house. I've no real idea how big of a job it is, so interested in knowing anything I need to before looking to hire
Does converting a garage add value?
We’ve got a single garage that’s just full of junk, and I’m tempted to turn it into a spare room (bedroom, extra living area). But I'm not clear on whether this actually adds any value to the house if we were to move in a few years. Is there anyone who does garage conversions who can give me an overview of cost vs value added?
Doubling footprint of a bungalow
What would the rough cost be to add a floor to a bungalow and double the original square footage? Thanks
Load bearing wall removal
On average, what does it cost to have a load bearing wall safely demolished and removed? Including the cost of whatever must be installed in its place.
Installing a doorway
I would like to make a doorway from a kitchen through to garage. On average how much would that cost?
Best weatherstrip product or brand
What is the best weatherstrip product/brand on the market in your opinion? And why would you recommend them the most? Thanks for your time!
Cavity tray over bay window
We have recently had a bay window installed from a flat window our house is 9”solid brickwork since then it has rained in terrible they said it isn’t their problem we need a cavity wall tray why didn’t it rain in before the new bay window was installed then and can we put a cavity tray in a 9inch solid wall with no cavity? Over this bay window?
What insurance should my builder have?
I'm comparing quotes for a loft conversion and one contractor hasn't mentioned insurance at all. What cover should I be asking about before I commit to anyone?
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