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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?

    Asked by Akinfolayan on 16th Nov 2021
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    Can I remove my old kitchen units myself

    Can I remove my old kitchen units myself, how difficult is it, only a small kitchen

    Asked by Kirti on 27th Apr 2023
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    Non-Traditional Construction House

    Hi, I've had a survey done on a property and it states, "The property appears to be of non-traditional construction. We suspect it may be a Swedish timber dwelling timber framed or possibly a Hawksley which is of concrete frame but with timber linings. Unfortunately, without destructive testing and significant further investigation, we cannot be conclusive with this respect." What does this mean and is it a cause for concern? Thanks!

    Asked by Emma on 27th May 2021
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    Insulation of a loft conversion

    With a loft conversion can I fix external wall insulation to the dormer of a loft conversion instead of hanging tiles? I’ll then render the polystyrene sheets to match the existing look of the house. Does this go against building regulations?

    Asked by Ashish on 2nd Jan 2025
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    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

    Asked by Matt on 27th Aug 2024
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    Cost to repair damp floor at patio doors

    I have been asked to get a quote for an insurance claim but i'm not sure what trade to contact. I notice water damage at the bottom of my kitchen unit. I pulled back the flooring at my patio doors & the floor is damp/wet. I have a couple of steps going down into the garden. I think the water has come in due to the heavy rain & high winds. How much would I be looking at to remediate the damage and what trade should i be contacting? Thanks.

    Asked by Ann on 4th Feb 2020
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    Large fireplace opening

    What can you do if a fireplace opening is too big? Is this easy to fix? How can you make a fireplace smaller? Cheers.

    Asked by Bill on 28th Jun 2021
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    Conservatory/extension

    I would like to extend to the rear of my semi, approx 2.5m2. Can I use the module style conservatory steel base with the pre fab wall on the left, glass conservatory window on the other 2 walls floor to ceiling?

    Asked by James on 24th Nov 2020
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