GrantMcscott

great thanks

Hi I have been using some trades men that are not VAT registered so I have been buying the goods for them so I can re-claim the VAT. The issue is the delivery address on the receipt (due to site location ect) does not match the address on the planning application (this address is not correct either it was the closest address to the site). Also the address will change as I have applied to the council for a new permanent address and postcode. Will this cause an issue with the VAT reclaim or does the receipt just need my name on it?

Have put some zinc phosphate primer on it

Problem I have is a timing issue ground worker that is doing concrete needs to get it done ASAP as going to another job. for 8 weeks so what I take from this is that if they are encased in concrete from foundation to FFL then I should be OK as they will not be exposed to the earth. is that correct?

So if some of the steel is a 1 metre below ground and encased in concrete this should be ok as it will be protected from the ground?

Hi I have just had the steel dropped off for some supporting parts of my house. There is 10 steel posts going in and will be attached to the foundation and also some beams between them. The person doing the steel has not painted it and there is some surface rust on it. Does this matter as most of it will be internal. thanks

Hi I wanted my render and timber cladding to go all the way to the ground is this possible? Or will I have to come out of the ground in brick and start my rendering and cladding above DPC? thanks

What would be the best way to get rid of the thermal bridge?

Hi I have my slab make up back and from reading the forums it does not match what other people are doing. I plan to use 100mm Celotex ga4000 underneath the sub-floor for the insulation as per the drawing. On top of the slab I plan to put more insulation on top of the sub floor about 50 mm, then lay the underfloor heating with a screed of about 60 mm Does this sound correct as a lot of the reading I have done on the forum suggest the slab then the insulation. thanks

Hi Was wondering if anyone has used https://www.expressbifolds.co.uk/ and what they though of their product after it was fitted. They look very nice windows and doors but had never herd of them until watching grand design. The product price seems to be around the same as the competition Rational, Nordan etc Thanks

The reason for the utility being there was for the dogs to keep them away from main living area. Good point on the 2 en-suites and making them a master bathroom

Hi, Would like your thoughts on the attached floor plan especially the size of the bedrooms and where the kitchen should be. At the minute it is in the center with a wall but was thinking about removing the wall and making it all open plan. Any comments would be gratefully received as what to get it right. GROUND_AND_FIRST_PLANS_WITH_SURFACE_WATER_DRAINAGE_SHOWN.pdf

thanks for the reply's looks like I will spend the extra

Hi Need some advise My Architect has specified 70mm thk. Kingspan Kooltherm K103 which has a U-Value of 0.17. I was think about using 150mm with a U-value of 0.1 but is it worth the extra money. It is about double the price for the 150 mm I am having under floor heating down stairs thanks

Hi there is 7.5 acres. Yes it will be quite but not to farm from amenities. Want to start a smallholding there

Hi, Yes not cheap by the way the mortgage is areas as there was only one lender in Scotland that would do advance payment and they would not lend due to location.

One this I did not mention in the Architectural fees are there was a SEPA report done for flooding, test holes dug and septic and soak away design. Attached is a drawing of the house it is for. up to date drawing.pdf

Well I was thinking in not connecting and getting PV, turbine and 2 powerwall's

Eventually got the detail from SPEN see attached and a firm price of 11K 613732381_Design_Drawing_Time1546961672958_electric.pdf

Yes I agree wish I never went with buildstore as they are not very good and very expensive with fees that were not mentioned.

Hi, I am building just outside Muirkirk in east Ayrshire

Do not know if this is useful but thought I would post for anyone thinking about doing a self build. Here is a break down of my fee's I have to pay before I start building. My help someone trying to estimate their costs. This is for a 4 bedroom house 280 m2 detached house The legal work was complex Fee Payable To Payable When Amount Local Authority Planning Fee East Ayshire Council Planning Submission £500.00 Architectual Plans ATW Planning Submission £2,375.00 Building Control Drawings ATW Building Warrant submitted £2,375.00 Egineering drawings ???? Building Warrant submitted £1,100.00 Building warrant East Ayshire Council Building Warrant submitted £2,228.40 Additional Security Fee BuildLoan At the start of the loan - non-refundable £1,120.00 Build Store Arrangement Fee BuildLoan Applied for mortgage - non-refundable £695.00 Completion Fee Newcastle Building Society Fee has been paid - non-refundable £995.00 Product Reservation Fee Newcastle Building Society Fee has been paid - non-refundable £199.00 Valuation Fee Newcastle Building Society Fee has been paid - non-refundable £340.00 Mortgage Discharge Fee Newcastle Building Society At the end of the Loan - non-refundable £125.00 Solicitors Fee Wallace Quinn At end of conveyancing £2,116.00 Structual Warranty Build Zone Through Out the build £3,940.00 Site Insurance Before Completion £342.12 Thanks

We I have purchased it and got a good deal I think. Paid £342 for a 18 month cover and the insurance will convert to cover the build when I start. The will also take the £342 off the cost of the new insurance as long as I do not claim. This was through Self Build UK

Checked with Mortgage company they want full site insurance