General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2615 topics in this forum

1. Deepen backboxes in block wall?

   By Andehh, February 18
   • 4 replies
   • 354 views
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   • Nickfromwales
   • February 19

2. Self build with main contractor - What type of contract to use.

   By Jasewes, February 8
   • 6 replies
   • 496 views
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   • Jasewes
   • February 17

3. Mobile welfare unit

   By steady, February 13
   • 16 replies
   • 745 views
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   • Canski
   • February 14

4. Roof Trusses - design including window apex

   By Caroline, February 13
   • 2 replies
   • 443 views
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   • saveasteading
   • February 13

5. Building Steps Over Manhole Cover

   By JLAB, February 11
   • 5 replies
   • 452 views
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   • Canski
   • February 11

6. Gathering (and keeping track of) all the information from BuildHub

   By Bancroft, February 10
   • 2 replies
   • 326 views
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   • Nick Laslett
   • February 10

7. Sticky Sunday fun

   By Pocster, February 9
   • 8 replies
   • 545 views
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   • tuftythesquirrel
   • February 10

8. Interior door locks

   By Temp, February 8
   • 1 reply
   • 290 views
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   • Gone West
   • February 8

9. Moving overhead power lines - advice needed

   By Don D, November 25, 2024
   • 13 replies
   • 1.7k views
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   • Don D
   • February 5

10. Building Control

    By Ted62, December 16, 2024
    • 13 replies
    • 1k views
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    • Ted62
    • February 5

11. Renovating a 1908 stone-built house and need some help

    By maznaz, December 15, 2024
    • 5 replies
    • 769 views
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    • maznaz
    • February 5

12. Removing house from Council Tax list

    By srowe, January 30
    • 11 replies
    • 858 views
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    • peekay
    • February 4

13. I need one of these!

    By Nickfromwales, January 30
    • 9 replies
    • 461 views
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    • Iceverge
    • January 31

14. Locks

    By Temp, January 29
    • 4 replies
    • 350 views
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    • Temp
    • January 30

15. The other SWMBO inspects proceedings

    By BotusBuild, January 30
    • 0 replies
    • 315 views
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    • BotusBuild
    • January 30

16. Plant room size - big enough?

    By BotusBuild, August 12, 2024
    • 11 replies
    • 878 views
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    • BotusBuild
    • January 30

17. Coming To An End 1 2

    By nod, January 1
    • 25 replies
    • 1.7k views
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    • Pocster
    • January 30

18. Smart thermostats

    By Dee, January 28
    • 2 replies
    • 289 views
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    • marshian
    • January 28

19. Shadow gap and engineered timber floor??

    By Sarah83, May 5, 2020
    • 2 replies
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    • markharro
    • January 27

20. Welfare unit - permitted development rights removed

    By Lincolnshire Ian, January 25
    • 4 replies
    • 413 views
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    • JohnMo
    • January 26

21. Starting the build - what do I need to do wrt Utilities?

    By Indy, October 22, 2024
    • 14 replies
    • 2.2k views
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    • LnP
    • January 25

22. Record jump in number of firms in financial distress

    By Alan Ambrose, January 24
    • 3 replies
    • 321 views
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    • Alan Ambrose
    • January 24

23. Rainwater/wall cracking/plaster flaking

    By CG1234, January 23
    • 9 replies
    • 393 views
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    • CG1234
    • January 24

24. Anyone had asbestos removal done? Cost, experiences?

    By YodhrinForge, January 23
    • 6 replies
    • 578 views
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    • Gone West
    • January 24

25. survey help requested but not by me.

    By saveasteading, January 17
    • 1 reply
    • 267 views
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    • nod
    • January 17