How to tell is a wall is load bearing?
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How can I tell which walls in the house are load bearing? Is there an easy rule of thumb?
How and when to check that a builder has liability insurance?
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Should I check that a builder has liability insurance before hiring them - even for a small job? How do I check the insurance policy? Call the insurance company? Thank you!
Planning an extension - when to contact builder?
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Early stages of thinking about an extension. When should I start looking for a builder? Right at the beginning, or after I have plans and permission etc..
Are wooden joists enough to support a chimney breast?
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re-felting shed - who to contact?
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Are there tradespeople that are specialised in sheds and re-felting in particular. Do roofers typically do this type of work?
Building regulation approval for chimney breast removal?
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Is building regs approval required before removing a chimney breast from the 1st floor of a semi-detached house? Your help is appreciated :-)
Cost of putting a door from a hall to an integral garage?
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We are in the process of buying a house with an integral garage and we would like to put a door from the hallway. We believe it's a supporting wall. Is it possible? Will it be subject to building regs? Roughly how much will it cost? Thank you.
Is a quote from a builder binding?
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Once I have received a quote for building work, is it binding? Or do we both need to sign a contract for it to become binding?
Floor screeding - which trade to look for?
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I've been told that our floors a house we are considering buying will need screeding. Which types of tradespeople do this work. Builders? Any guidance on how much (roughly) floor screeding costs would also be appreciated!
Cost of demolishing brick shed?
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Roughly how much should I expect to pay to demolish an old brick shed and take away all the rubble. I'd like to know for budgeting purposes. It's in bad condition already. Access via side gate. In Luton. Thank you!