Dreadnaught

Have a heat pump but no PV or battery. Octopus Agile since 1 April 2026. Average unit rate consumed: 13.9 p/kWh. (I schedule the heat pump to be off in peak periods.)

I have been very happy with this one …

I have a thick concrete raft foundation with wet UFH. I am choosing stick-down LVT for mine, atop 3mm smoothing compound. This is my preference of thermal performance, comfort, cost and aesthetics. Plank design everywhere (with borders and thresholds; living room and corridor in running plank; bedrooms in herring bone) except for marble tile design in bathrooms with grout lines (LVT). All to be laid professionally after painting the ceilings but before everything else (including skirtings and decorating). Ai was very helpful for me in thinking through all the design details.

Affixed my ceiling boards to resilient bar across the joists obviating the need for lots of noggins with added acoustic performance as a bonus (bungalow). Resilient bar is cheap. @Nickfromwales provided the suggestion.

I have the same issue. Will have an attractive landing and steps – and a meandering path for weeding the flower beds to one side that doubles as the access ramp. I am required to meet Part M(2) so the landing needs to be 1.2m x 1.2m.

I have used "3CSharedServices" for the building control for my (solo) self build in Cambridge city. I am currently at first fix and the next inspection is for completion (still some distance ahead). I have been happy with them all the way through. Happy to provide more information if you like. Dreadnaught

Welcome! I am self building (solo) relatively nearby in Cambridge city (at first fix). Be in contact if I may be of any help. Dreadnaught

ChatGPT/Claude/whatever can turn it in to a legal agreement and make suggestions for changes. Those models can now pass the law exams in the top 10%.

Reminder Identify the prevailing wind direction for your location (probably Westerly) Intake should be up-wind of exhaust And on the same wall to ensure even wind pressure.

I am installing 5A lighting sockets in the living room and a bedroom of my new build. I intend to use plenty of "smart" lighting. But I want everything "smart" to be fully removable for a future buyer (or renter) so am designing & building the house with a good non-smart lighting system first. (At switches, I am installing the deepest back boxes anticipating future "smart" things.)

Another one here. Three bedrooms have openers. Only opened for window cleaning (tilt & turn). Two bathrooms. No windows, only large (non-opening) rooflights. All fine.

New build. Had gas available. Chose ASHP because (i) fuel bills are lower; (ii) low-and-steady gives a nicer sense of warmth; (ii) cooling in summer; and (iii) and especially because it gives a whisper quiet home as the main noise-generating part is located outside.

Readings for my Vigor W325 MVHR unit just now … From outside: 8.9º To outside: 11.4º To dwelling: 20.8º Internal temperature is 21.5º.

AI "The revenue from the Crown Estate goes to the UK government's Treasury, also known as the Exchequer, not to the Monarch personally. Each year, the Monarch surrenders the entire net revenue profit in exchange for the Sovereign Grant, which is provided by the government to fund official duties and the upkeep of occupied royal palaces."

I might suggest you need a bit of airtightness tape but other than that it looks ready to me Lovely location!