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  • Advice on our floor plans
    Morning everyone. We’re currently working with an architect on plans to convert a vaulted barn and outbuildings attached to our house The area circled in…
  • Cost of architect package in Sussex
    Cost of architect package Evening everyone. I’m contemplating a ground floor remodel or a modest rear single storey extension. Have had two architects round –…

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  • Help with walk-in pantry design
    We’re in the process of designing a walk-in pantry in our new kitchen which will be around 4 x.1.8m We’re planning to have a full…
  • kitchen tap has broken
    Hi all, our kitchen tap has broken and I thought I’d ask the opinions of this lovely group as I have no idea about which…

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  • Hip to gable loft conversion
    Is there any one on here that understands planning rules properly, I’ve been doing lofts for nearly 23 years now and we’ve come across a…
  • Just been served Party Wall Notice by neighbour
    Good evening. My neighbour has just served a Party Wall extension notice. I’m concerned because she isn’t getting everything thoroughly checked with building control (she’s…

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  • When it comes to emergency plumbing?
    When it comes to emergency plumbing, having a reliable and fast service can save a lot of stress and potential damage. In cities like Rotherham,…
  • British Property Portal
    BritishProperty.uk was founded on a simple principle: connecting property seekers with professional estate agents across the UK. We provide a comprehensive platform for estate agents…

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  • Question about in-roof solar?
    I’m having an extension added to my home with an additional roof area. Whilst the work is going on anyway and scaffold is going up,…
  • Roof lantern question
    Roof lanterns… what size is reccommended for the room? I’m planning on putting one in my 3M x 10M extension (split into 3M x 7M…

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  • Advice on our floor plans
    Morning everyone. We’re currently working with an architect on plans to convert a vaulted barn and outbuildings attached to our house The area circled in…
  • Cost of architect package in Sussex
    Cost of architect package Evening everyone. I’m contemplating a ground floor remodel or a modest rear single storey extension. Have had two architects round –…

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Find answers, ask questions, and connect with DIY and home improvement experts all over the U.K.

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  • Help with walk-in pantry design
    We’re in the process of designing a walk-in pantry in our new kitchen which will be around 4 x.1.8m We’re planning to have a full…
  • kitchen tap has broken
    Hi all, our kitchen tap has broken and I thought I’d ask the opinions of this lovely group as I have no idea about which…

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  • Hip to gable loft conversion
    Is there any one on here that understands planning rules properly, I’ve been doing lofts for nearly 23 years now and we’ve come across a…
  • Just been served Party Wall Notice by neighbour
    Good evening. My neighbour has just served a Party Wall extension notice. I’m concerned because she isn’t getting everything thoroughly checked with building control (she’s…
Find answers, ask questions, and connect with DIY and home improvement experts all over the U.K.

RSS ﹒

  • When it comes to emergency plumbing?
    When it comes to emergency plumbing, having a reliable and fast service can save a lot of stress and potential damage. In cities like Rotherham,…
  • British Property Portal
    BritishProperty.uk was founded on a simple principle: connecting property seekers with professional estate agents across the UK. We provide a comprehensive platform for estate agents…

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  • Question about in-roof solar?
    I’m having an extension added to my home with an additional roof area. Whilst the work is going on anyway and scaffold is going up,…
  • Roof lantern question
    Roof lanterns… what size is reccommended for the room? I’m planning on putting one in my 3M x 10M extension (split into 3M x 7M…

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  • £1000 30kw Solar setup
    Replies: 0 Hi guys, I haven’t got much experience with solar and have just a basic knowledge and seeking some help / guidance. I’m not going to call professional electricians to get it all installed, hence why I’m here. I’m DIY’er at my core and willing to learn. Here is what i have got: 1. […]
  • how do I tackle this series of jobs?
    Replies: 0 Hello, I am looking for advice about a series of jobs that need doing on the back of my bungalow. Initially, I was thinking of getting the rendering renewed where there is still old rendering on my bungalow. However, it occurred to me that one particular corner of the bungalow was worse than […]
  • Solar battery sizing calculator – looking for testers
    Replies: 0 Hi all, I posted a survey here last year about solar battery sizing. Since then I’ve built an actual calculator from that feedback. BatteryTailor – https://www.batterytailor.co.uk/ Password to Access form: BatteryT2026 It helps you figure out what battery size you actually need based on: Your roof details Your electricity usage Your tariff structure […]
  • Bathroom layout tips and advice
    Replies: 9 Not strictly an extension (that starts in a month… loft already done) but looking for some advice based on lived experience for our bathroom… It’s currently ripped out. Everything ordered and here ready to fit except tiles. We want a wet room floor… I’ve been advised it’s a bad plan – they eventually […]
  • 7.8m Aluminium Bi-Folds Water Leaking from Top of the Frame
    Replies: 0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=606QG7I8qXY We are seeing water ingress on the top of the frame of our 7.8m metre Aluminium bi-fold doors which are practically brand new and were fitted only 8 months ago. For a few months we noticed water was collecting on the centre, bottom of the frames which we originally put down to […]
  • Sweating warm flat roof
    Replies: 9 Hi all – got a warm roof installed – fully vapour barriered with alutrix600. Under the bottom deck has the bottom of the fascia sat on the roof joists and the cavity is open. We had some rockwool which I’ve removed in this area – noticed it was sweating. What’s recommended to stop […]
  • Damp in timber framed extension
    Replies: 13 Currently in the insulation stage of a timber frame extension at my own property. It appears there is some damp there is plenty of dpc in the brickwork and between the brick and timber plate. Is it just this time of year where there is no heating in the extension yet or could […]
  • Hip to gable loft conversion
    Replies: 11 Is there any one on here that understands planning rules properly, I’ve been doing lofts for nearly 23 years now and we’ve come across a massive issue from the council, they are saying because the house has a double story side extension which is set back 800mm from the main house the council […]
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