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A raft foundation is a reinforced concrete slab under the whole of a building or extension, 'floating' on the ground as a raft floats on water. This…
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When installing pipework or cabling, floor or ceiling joists may need to be notched or drilled. But this could weaken the floor to such an extent…
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Did you know that underpinning of foundations is notifiable work under the Building Regulations? You must make an application to the building control…
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A garage conversion doesn't always need planning permission as it often falls under 'permitted development'. But it's important to check permitted…
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Article updated on 31 January 2024 Roof trusses offer a quick and efficient alternative to a conventional timber roof but they're quite delicate when…
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Article updated on 31 January 2024 When there are significant changes in level on a building plot or, if the profile of a decent load-bearing strata…
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New dwellings that fail the acoustic test can costs many thousands of pounds to correct. So getting the design and specification right before…
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As we're sure you're aware, we're going through a cold patch at the moment. If you're a builder or a tradesman, how does the cold affect your tools…
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The internet seems full of pictures of giant rats in London sewers and there is a saying that we are never more than 6ft away from one, but should we…