House Extensions & Conservatories

363 topics in this forum

1. Building an extension near the foot of a retaining wall

   By Edward, May 16, 2022
   • 4 replies
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   • saveasteading
   • May 16, 2022

2. Handrails and regs

   By symbiosis, May 11, 2022
   • 6 replies
   • 1.6k views
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   • symbiosis
   • May 16, 2022

3. Construction Method and Lintel Advice Please

   By Barnacles, April 30, 2022   

   • lintels
   • extension
   • 5 replies
   • 1.5k views
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   • Barnacles
   • May 1, 2022

4. Extension help! Existing foundations not as expected

   By warmington_ash, April 28, 2022
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   • PeterW
   • April 28, 2022

5. Extension over weep holes - What to do?

   By warmington_ash, March 28, 2022
   • 10 replies
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   • warmington_ash
   • April 28, 2022

6. New external steps to back door and building regs

   By symbiosis, April 27, 2022
   • 4 replies
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   • markc
   • April 27, 2022

7. Advice sought on PD vs PP - Replace Existing Extension

   By Barnacles, April 27, 2022   

   • permitted development
   • extension
   • (and 2 more)

     Tagged with:

     • permitted development
     • extension
     • leanto
     • planning permission
   • 5 replies
   • 1.9k views
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   • Barnacles
   • April 27, 2022

8. Vertical dpc

   By Taya McKinnon, April 26, 2022
   • 3 replies
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   • ETC
   • April 26, 2022

9. Adding 2nd storey to an extension

   By Marty4000, April 17, 2022
   • 1 reply
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   • nod
   • April 17, 2022

10. planning permission- potential issue - help

    By GAC93, April 14, 2022
    • 1 reply
    • 774 views
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    • markc
    • April 14, 2022

11. Single Story kitchen extension/Party Wall dispute.

    By RH122, April 5, 2022
    • 1 reply
    • 936 views
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    • George
    • April 11, 2022

12. Vertical extensions of victorian properties

    By Howie23lee, April 9, 2022
    • 7 replies
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    • TonyT
    • April 9, 2022

13. What is used to fill spaces between plasterboard?

    By JKami84, April 8, 2022
    • 8 replies
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    • Adsibob
    • April 8, 2022

14. Rear extension floor build up

    By HughF, April 6, 2022
    • 7 replies
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    • HughF
    • April 6, 2022

15. Rear extension under PD part 2

    By Cameron78, April 4, 2022
    • 6 replies
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    • Cameron78
    • April 5, 2022

16. Rear extension under permitted development

    By philnic, March 31, 2022   

    • width
    • 5 replies
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    • Temp
    • March 31, 2022

17. Advice on cost-effective energy saving in older houses

    By Tadpole, March 20, 2022
    • 10 replies
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    • Big Jimbo
    • March 20, 2022

18. 1st floor extension cost

    By dave1967, March 16, 2022
    • 0 replies
    • 897 views
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    • dave1967
    • March 16, 2022

19. Can a wall carry two roofs at different levels?

    By Win Hampson, February 19, 2022
    • 7 replies
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    • Win Hampson
    • February 19, 2022

20. Help on conservatory upgrade.

    By Andy DIY, November 23, 2021
    • 13 replies
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    • NickK
    • February 6, 2022

21. Neighbour's window and guttering issue

    By EH26K, February 3, 2022   

    • drainage
    • roof
    • 3 replies
    • 947 views
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    • joe90
    • February 3, 2022

22. Solarlux Winter Gardens

    By JulesFormosa, January 26, 2022   

    • winter garden
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • JulesFormosa
    • January 28, 2022

23. Surface/rainwater drainage design for extension

    By Alex3012, January 25, 2022   

    • rainwater
    • surface drain
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • rainwater
      • surface drain
      • surface water
      • soakaway
    • 4 replies
    • 3.5k views
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    • Alex3012
    • January 27, 2022

24. Victorian Terrace - 45 Degree rule queries

    By Brett, January 21, 2022
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views
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    • SuperPav
    • January 25, 2022

25. Main contractor vs Separate trades

    By Shire2020, January 7, 2022
    • 7 replies
    • 3.9k views
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    • Shire2020
    • January 23, 2022