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1. Weep holes in DPC for cavity - Full fill, flood zone

   By boxrick, May 29
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   • Mr Punter
   • May 30

2. Everything in a single services trench — what goes where?

   By Dreadnaught, November 2, 2019   

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   • saveasteading
   • May 29

3. How to handle a dispute with a Contractor?

   By Mulberry View, September 20, 2024
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   • BadgerBodger
   • May 29

4. Do I need a PM if I'm engaging a main contractor?

   By Indy, May 26
   • 9 replies
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   • Mike
   • May 27

5. Resin didn't cure, odour problem

   By Super_Paulie, May 27
   • 2 replies
   • 399 views
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   • Super_Paulie
   • May 27

6. Bungalow Chimney Removal

   By Wolfman310, January 2
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   • andyscotland
   • May 27

7. Who will do a static caravan site survey?

   By flanagaj, May 24
   • 3 replies
   • 463 views
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   • ProDave
   • May 25

8. Cupboard over the stairs

   By Aaron, May 23
   • 2 replies
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   • gaz_moose
   • May 24

9. Buying slabs of timber.

   By Russell griffiths, March 14
   • 8 replies
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   • Benpointer
   • May 22

10. Will proposed window design require minor amendment?

    By flanagaj, May 19
    • 13 replies
    • 893 views
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    • SteamyTea
    • May 21

11. DIY Blockwork Wall - Sloped Driveway (Footing Question)

    By daniellondon, May 11   

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    • 3 replies
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    • Hasteron
    • May 20

12. Is brick and block cheaper than SIP with brick slip?

    By flanagaj, May 18
    • 17 replies
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    • JohnMo
    • May 18

13. Where is the kWh price heading in 2022? 1 2 3 4 38

    By epsilonGreedy, December 30, 2021
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    • Roger440
    • May 18

14. What steps to take next after PP grant?

    By flanagaj, May 17
    • 8 replies
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    • BotusBuild
    • May 18

15. Building Regs Part R connectivity plan

    By Caroline, May 13
    • 1 reply
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    • Mr Punter
    • May 13

16. Advice on how water heating 1 2

    By flanagaj, May 11
    • 27 replies
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    • Nickfromwales
    • May 12

17. Is anyone here planning on using an interior designer?

    By H Kaur, October 22, 2020
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    • Hasteron
    • May 12

18. New electricity supply. Initially TBS

    By flanagaj, May 11
    • 2 replies
    • 260 views
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    • Nickfromwales
    • May 12

19. External Vent Heights...

    By Mulberry View, May 5
    • 13 replies
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    • Spinny
    • May 10

20. UK Power Networks - Ridiculous Pole Replacement

    By Mulberry View, May 6
    • 3 replies
    • 351 views
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    • Nickfromwales
    • May 6

21. Root protection zone

    By flanagaj, April 26
    • 5 replies
    • 417 views
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    • Mulberry View
    • May 6

22. Portaloo - hot water

    By Lincolnshire Ian, May 6
    • 5 replies
    • 333 views
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    • Nickfromwales
    • May 6

23. Concrete fence post fixing

    By styleruk, January 3, 2024
    • 7 replies
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    • styleruk
    • May 6

24. Are you in yet? 1 2

    By MortarThePoint, May 3
    • 29 replies
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    • Bramco
    • May 5

25. What will remove this paint?

    By ennogs, May 1
    • 8 replies
    • 542 views
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    • saveasteading
    • May 4