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  1. Mr Punter
    Contact them?
  2. Mr Punter
    Unless you are using a system that means the perps are set you will easily get this to work by slightly opening or closing up the slips. As it is shown, there are some small cuts at the end that look a bit crappy. Do these return round a corner?
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    If you are not selling you could do nothing. I have not heard of a pull-out test for gallows brackets. If the SE says the design is OK then that should be the end of it.
  4. Mr Punter
    Sorry, misplaced sarcasm on my part, as @Onoff's bathroom in fact took longer to finish than some of the wonders of the ancient world.
  5. Mr Punter
    Good point and it is a nice quick job.
  6. Mr Punter
    Is that still the case if it is separated from the house and does not have fixed heating? I thought that is how they treat conservatories etc.
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    If you are only 15mm out over 7 blocks, the bricklayer will make this up and you will not notice. Less than a mil per course on the brickwork.
  8. Mr Punter
    I am in the planning stage for 3 new flats which will be build to let. I really wanted to go no gas but there was no way to sensibly achieve it without impoverishing myself and the tenants. For a house, with the space for tanks and plant it must be a closer call. Combi gas boilers for me though.
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    And we are in

    Mr Punter commented on Thedreamer's blog entry in Druim nan Darach

    You did well to specify the blue sky. I hope you took control of the kite after the picture was taken. Pesky kids spoiling your fun!
  10. Mr Punter
    No but I asked for a quote on their website. The door designer was almost the same as RK.
  11. Mr Punter
    I would be tempted to say in writing that you believe the work carried out was in accordance with the consents. Ask them what they think the breach is and leave it to them to spell it out. I would not confirm which plans and how much of the amendment has been undertaken. There is no time limit on a consent once work has commenced. It sounds like they are inviting you to incriminate yourself.
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    Hello Tom and welcome. Your budget seems achievable. You will probably need full PP and costings before you can get finance. If you have outline there should not be too many issues. You will need to make sure 100% that you are able to connect to services at not prohibitive cost and you have full rights of access. If you cannot secure this you need to walk away. You can negotiate for an option or conditional contract if you want to get everything in place before you complete the purchase.
  13. Mr Punter
    To set out anything other than simple, get someone in with a total station. Proper survey equipment and very accurate. To get levels for foundations, drains or whatever, hire a proper rotating laser level with a staff and receiver (that goes beep) or buy one from ebay and sell it when you are finished. Look for Leica / Rugby as decent brands.
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    One reason for the question was that I am planning to build 3 flats on the site and the 3 phase supply would have saved a fair bit. I was a bit mislead by the 415V label but @ProDave is all knowing with leccy. I will get in touch with the DNO for quotes.
  15. Mr Punter
    I have just found this in some workshops I bought. I am not sure if it is single phase or 3 phase? Just a single phase CU connected.
  16. Mr Punter
    What does his PI cover extend to? There are some liabilities from which there is no escape, even if it is in the Ts & Cs, especially when dealing with members of the public.
  17. Mr Punter
    I am very impressed. Well done!
  18. Mr Punter
    Budget £1,500 per metre. Should be accurate within a factor of 1.5.
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    If you have not paid him, ask him when the information will be ready. If his estimate does not suit you, find another engineer. They do not need to be from your locality or ever see the site, so elsewhere in UK they may have SEs twiddling their thumbs.
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    Both look OK at the right price. If you don't have enough money you could go skint. Do you have anywhere to sell? If so, look at selling existing before you commit to buying. Also, do an option on the MOT place, so you can get planning etc in place. I have done a few contaminated sites and they are often not onerous to clean up but the fees cost a lot.
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    I think you will be fine. I have seen some footage of piling in London where they have drilled into the London Underground and you can see where the auger has gone through into a tunnel. Fibre optic cable seems to be the most expensive to repair if you hit a major one and it twists around the auger.
  22. Mr Punter
    It is a world away from how it looked early March
  23. Mr Punter
    Is that a double sole plate? Where is the finished floor level going to be? Do you have insulation and screed?
  24. Mr Punter
    Just ask the question once.
  25. Mr Punter
    I often see conditions to prevent overlooking requiring windows to be obscure glazed and fixed shut. I cannot see why it would apply to this case other than to protect the gardens of the houses at 2 o'clock, but they appear to be protected by trees.
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