extension

Hello, I'm currently working out which of several development options are worthwhile and we can afford. Some would definitely require planning permission and some may not. We are considering: full width rear dormer, seperate rear dormers, small front dormer and side extension. I have been...

The private Building Control company hired by my builder plans to issue a certificate for my new extension based on the fact it is exempt if the builder installs external doors between the extension and the existing house. This means no U value calcs are needed. Doors are not yet installed and I...

Hello, If this would be better off in another section of the forum please let me know. We are looking to add some living space in the eaves of the roof of a 1.5 story bungalow. I am hoping that we can get builders in to alter the roof, build a dormer structure and fit cladding, windows etc...

Hi, Chapter 1 - The Fence and the Boundary When we bought our place we were left a note by the previous owner to let us know that they believed that it was our responsibility to look after the fence on the LEFT of the house. However, several years ago, the neighbour on the left removed the...

Hi I am looking to extend my 1930 semi detached house and I'm just deciding to either extend single storey or double. The reason is that the roof of the existing house is causing the dilemma. Basically the existing house has a hipped roof and the last part of the roof cuts into the top bedroom...

1 side of my Dormer doesnt have tiles on it????? We have just finished out Dormer extension It has Spanish slate on 2 of the 3 sides. the 3rd side is just (what i would describe as a Black fabric) I only discovered this when i went into our neighbours loft and looked out their window at our...

Hello, I have googled the hell out of this after I fell out with my architect for lying to me and can’t find the answer, so I thought I would join the fun and ask. I am not a builder but so far this has been an amazing learning curve. I am building an extension and we have planned to put 3.1m...

Hi, We recently had our planning permission granted for a single storey rear extension. Our extension will go out 3m (where the existing manhole current is) but our detached garage will be knocked down and converted to an “L shape” extension (where we propose to move the manhole next to). We...

Hi I am going to be installing the first floor joists and boards on my house extension and have a question about access! :unsure: After the joists are installed I intended to install the floor t&g boards on top which is all great, although how would I gain access to my new floor when it's...

Disgusting, crafty, company!! Sends letters to your neighbours after looking at planning applications telling them to instruct PSG and you will pay, total vultures!! Our neighbours have stated that they felt under pressure to sign, and that it was implied that they needed to go with PSG and not...

Hi All We are in the process of self building a single storey extension on the rear of our property. We are aware we need a steel ridge beam for our gable roof and have had calcs agreed by building control for this. 152x89x16 at 4.2m being deemed sufficient. Situated approx 750mm Below each...

Hi, I will be having a small flatroof to the side of the house (2m x 2m). Wanted to check if I need to put the Masonry Joist Hangers directly into the existing Brick Wall? Or if I can put a timber wall plate and then timber joist hangers go into the wall plate similar to attached (I have...

Hi all, Just after some general advice about an extension to our existing pitched roof. I attach a plan for reference (apologies for the sketchy scrawl!). The boundary of the existing pitched roof is demarcated by the blue dots. There is also an existing flat roof (single storey only)...

Hi, this is a question to see if anyone does this or knows people that do. I am looking to do a ground floor extension in North London and having spoken to local architects including the one who submitted my plans I have an idea of the very rough cost per sq m to build (~£1700). However, I have...

We built an extension on ground floor of a Victorian house. The extension is L shaped with a thin part connecting it to the existing structure. The roof is a green sedum roof, with a waterproofing membrane collecting all the rain water and channeling it to a pipe that goes through the ceiling...

We have just purchased a house and are considering knocking down the conservatory and building a single storey extension to be a kitchen/diner in its place. The measurements would be 9m wide x 4m long. We would like a flat roof with lantern skylight and french doors on one side and a bank of 3...

A loft extension was built next door in 2013, we moved into our home in 2017 and have recently had a survey to get a log burner fitted only to find the loft extension next door is blocking our chimney which now sits half way up their wall and we will need to extend to above their roof costing...

I'm nocking though into what was an old outside toilet, the two are separated by a solid brick wall. Sent this info off to an SE to get the steel specified and they came back with 178 x 102 mm UB. It's cranked, so a bit more complicated than the standard. Do you think they missed that it was a...

Hi. First time doing something like this and haven't got a clue where to start. I want to do an ground floor extension to side and rear of the house. Obviously will need some plans to be drawn up. I have a rough idea of what I want. So where do I start? I probably need to shortlist 2 or 3...

Hello all, I'm new to this so please be gentle! I've got to pour my extension oversite concrete at the weekend and am not sure how to level it as the finished height of the concrete will be within(lower) than the new brick / blockwork perimeter wall. I have ufh going in so the 100mm celotex...