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The edge of the carpet by the skirting board is slightly damp and the floor seems to have sunk a little bit in the corner of the room. The floorboards are squeaking and sound lose in that area. I am not sure what type of tradesman I need.

We've been advised (by the log cabin company) that our 2.49cm tall cabin with be fine to sit on the concrete base that we have and it won't effect planning regulations. Max height allowed is 2.5m. The base is quite high, approx.12cm off the ground. I've just been informed that the height is measured from the natural height of the land so the total will definietly take us over. Is this true ie the from the natural height?

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Do driveway for 2 cars It currently has plants on it

I have a small single width (1brick) wall separating the kitchen and living area and I want to know how to tell if it is a supporting wall? It is made from grey bricks and is a little off straight. I know that there is a wooden beams that runs across it but that beam overhangs the edge of the brickwork which in effect reduces the amount of beam resting on the brick by half.

Hi, we're looking to buy a house that needs total renovation. It's a mid terrace, 2 up 2 down with a bathroom between the floors in the 'L'. The rooms we'd like to turn the bathroom into a 3rd bedroom, and add a small bathroom upstairs by altering the configuration of the 2 bedrooms a little. The job list would be: Rewire New windows (preferably sash) Install central heating Small side kitchen extension Knock through between kitchen and living room New floors throughout (the floorboards have holes in them) Downstairs loo under the stairs New bathroom New kitchen Replaster Remove pebble dash and repoint as necessary If anyone could give me an estimate, or come and look at the property with us, I'd be very grateful. Thanks! Charly

My garage was converted but the work done by a rated company was inadequate. Is this the standard for rated people?Perhaps someone should come and take a look .

Hi, I am a woodfloor fitter that uses this site. I am after some advice from a reputable builder. I am fitting flooring in a new build 3 story house. The top floor and second floor have chipboard subfloors on joists. Now the chipboard looks like my 8 year old daughter has fitted it. But obviously the house passed building inspection. The chipboard literally Ramos up to the edges of the rooms and dive to the middles by roughly 6mm at best. They have cut the chipboard flush in doorways and started new boards and put gaffer tape over the joins which seem to be unsupported as you can push down on the join to a certain degree. And in the hall/landing area the chip board meets with a 7mm height difference. So the left room runs in to the hall and meets with the right side of the house with yes a 7mm height difference. Now I’m no builder but can tell it’s been thrown together. The customer wants us to uplift and relay the chipboard with new. But I’m dreding what I’m going to find that has caused the sub floor to be so out over a new build property. The builder has told the customer he is deeply offended by our accusations of a poorly fitted floor and told the customer that we can’t replace the chipboard as it’s tied in to the structure and that any good floor fitter would use bonding adhesive to fit his engineered floor. I’ve fitted floors for 20 years and I know that I can replace the chipboard and level the tops of the joists and lay the floor how the customer wants with a 5mm barrier foam underlay. But I’m concerned why the builder don’t want the floor lifted and what potentials is causing the chipboards to ramp up to the edges of the rooms and dive to the middles. Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated

Please provide a rough guide as to the costs of hacking off old and reredering a 3 bed semi

Likely costs and work duration. How messy is it ?, dust wise. Do masonry cutting tools have a dust extractor to attach to an industrial vacuum cleaner?

I do not need any work done cancel quotes.

We have recently moved into a property and need a bed base brought through the French door on 1st floor. That means we need the grill removed and returned after the bed has been brought up. Please advise on who can help. Thank you

Can anyone recommend an Architect for small renovation/home re-layout project in the West Midlands area?

How can I leave a rating for a good job done? The site does not send me details how to reset my password as it promises.

Some sills on our property have seriously degraded and come loose requiring that they are completely replaced. I am looking for a competent tradesman with experience in this type of work to make an assessment, provide quotes and undertake the repairs. I can provide some pictures on request, followed by a visit. The property is in Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, and dates from the 1970s.