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Thanks @JohnMo Yes, would be spreading top soil on top of the subsoil. Looking at the garden, the only option would be to either to remove the top layer now (and then apply weed killer in spring) or in spring.

We're considering installing fencing next month and since the digger will be on site we thought about removing the overgrown topsoil and levelling the garden. Is November a good time to remove the top layer and leaving the subsoil exposed until Feb/Mar for sawing lawn and planting?

Thanks @Oz07 I contacted the building control officer and he said exactly that (not the bit about adding pair maker later).

Thanks @Temp I contacted them and they said it's not fire rated so building control won't approve it.

Thanks @Temp I sent them a message yesterday to clarify whether it can be used on a 44mm thick fire doors. I don't think with a depth of 45mm it's the correct size to fit 44mm thick doors. I think the depth 45mm is from top to bottom so I'm thinking the top T header section is 12mm, which leaves the depth of 33mm. Therefore, it'll be for standard doors.

Hi. I've been searching for a pair maker/t-lipping for an internal oak fire door 44mm thick. I've done googling and visited many online door merchants but I've not found a 44mm pair maker / t lipping. They all to sell 35mm pair makers. Does anyone know where to buy an oak 44mm pair makers from? Thanks

Shocking, my prices were taken from Mone Bros website. That's a huge difference. I was hesitant at first to ask about the pricing. Good thing I did. Thanks @Thorfun and Buildhub community.

Thank you all. Robot lawn mover it is (when I get there). Just been looking at the cost of loose topsoil £45 per tonne, over £3k in total for 400m2x100mm=72.00 tonnes. Does this seem correct? Thanks

Thank you all. @Mr Punter I'm not sure. The photo is from the last year and I've had rubbished skipped on a few occassions. I've got a feeling it was off-cuts from the floorboards that we used in the loft. @Thorfun I'm not sure but it's definitely not clay. It's a lot more sandy/gritty. According to AI, it could be sandy loam. Interested you mention manure. I've seen a sign somewhere in the area (have to go for a drive to find it) saying take as much horse manure as you need for free. Could get that and dumped it on my site. Can't wait to move in.

Thanks, It's rubbish from our new self-build. There's no asbestos. There's a quite a lot of cardboard, wood, mdf and laminate and LVT flooring waste.

Thank you. Will check out the videos later tonight. I agree needs to be done properly. Photo from last year. It's well overgrown now. Will be getting a digger to remove the top layer and levelling it before spreading the top soil. I take it there's two ways to spread the top soil, digger and manually using a wheel barrel? What should be the depth of the top soil for seeding, 100mm? I googled lawn seed and realised they come in a few varieties. What type would you recommend? Thanks

Hi. We have hired a digger with a driver to excavate the top layer as it's overgrown and has rubbish. Is it just a matter of levelling the top soil and adding some fertiliser before seeding or turfing? Would it better to seed or turf (expensive) the large 400m2 garden? Is this the September/October right time to seed/turf? Thanks

My joiner used expanding glue (I believe it was D4) and a nail gun.

Hi We have UFH with liquid screed poured on top. I recently had a quote for glue down LVT. I got told that glue down LVT does not stick well enough directly to liquid screed even if the laitance is removed (whether by sanding or grinding). He said it'll start peeling off after a year or so. He insisted that we prime and then pour a couple of mm self levelling compound on top of the existing screed before installing glue down LVT. What do you guys think? Is he correct? Thanks

Thanks @Conor Yes, it's flexi supply pipe. The toilet is not yet fitted to supply so I'll run the herringbone lvt completely under it. Thanks