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  1. Mr Punter
    If you are building a new house, do a full plans application. To do it on a Building Notice would be very risky. The Building Notice is just used for small projects, where the consequence of something not being to the Inspector's liking would not be too dire. Get all the details on the Full Plans application and as much of this approved as you can. They sometimes approve subject to conditions but try and resolve as many of these as you can before you start, so that as long as you do what is stated on the approved plans you will be OK.
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    I have known architects try and charge a fee if the plot they designed for is bought by others. If it were me I would tell them to do one, as I don't think they would win in court (or even try).
  3. Mr Punter
    Maybe have the beers on hand for after the beam is in place...
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    I think that sarking is normally 6" x 1" boards with a small gap between for ventilation. It also seems to be sheets of OSB used as an airtight layer over the rafters but I don't know how the ventilation bit works there as I don't think it is very vapour permeable.
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    We are in a 4 storey house, with the main living / kitchen on the top floor. The staircases are fairly steep / narrow with winders. Not a problem and it keeps you fit! We put in a goods lift to get food upstairs / rubbish back down.
  6. Mr Punter
    Did you leave it on the scaffold or on the building? If it only has a metre to go you should be able to move it into place with a couple of helpers.
  7. Mr Punter
    The last picture doesn't look so bad to me, although a proper padstone would be better, but could be a bit fiddly. Maybe ask Building Control what they would suggest? If the upstairs floor is not deflecting, don't worry about the beam size.
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    Have you had a quote for this? Might be cheaper to have natural slate.
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    CARRERA PAINTED Lamproom Grey Classic White quartz 30mm Worktop and upstand Yes, designed and ordered by me Units £2,900 + VAT Worktop £2,900 + VAT
  10. Mr Punter
    +1 but could be fine for the bondage den
  11. Mr Punter
    Some pics of the DIY kitchens on our current development - still some bits of snagging remaining but they seem fine.
  12. Mr Punter
    Fibre cement shiplap may be worth looking at
  13. Mr Punter
    If the garage is detached and less than 30sq metres you don't need building regs
  14. Mr Punter
    I am often surprised at what is requested from BC and warranty provider. I have an instance of warranty provider doing a "structural appraisal" six months after the foundations and structure were complete, asking for calcs for piling, concrete cube tests etc. Also have expected drains test from BC only to be told that en email from the plumber confirming that they tested and all was well would suffice!
  15. Mr Punter
    Why so heavy and why two?
  16. Mr Punter
    A Genie lift comes to mind...
  17. Mr Punter
    Have a chat to someone at SIGA slate and they will advise on what will / should be acceptable and may be able to provide evidence that their solution has / will stand up in Court.
  18. Mr Punter
    I have never heard of it. Maybe they didn't proof read?
  19. Mr Punter
    Typo? Could be "for"
  20. Mr Punter
    All you need for HSE is an F10 form completed, with a copy on display in the site office, as well as a copy of your Insurance and the HSE poster. It is unlikely that they will visit unless there is a notifiable accident on site or someone reports obviously dangerous working. As a minimum, get workers to supply risk assessments / method statements - especially if they are higher risk. Also get copies of insurances and evidence that they have attended H & S training. Also get them to sign in. Give a site induction to all new starters and get them to sign that they received it.
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    The figures of £2,100 per m2 for the current build was based on gross internal area - just measuring from the inner face of the external walls. It includes internal walls, stairwell etc. , excludes party walls, includes all fees, ex. VAT, some small tools. Excludes balconies and terraces. WRT detached garages, I would tend to exclude these from both area and cost but include if they are fully integrated. Ours was high because we had 25m piled foundations, extensive river wall works, contamination remediation / reports and high quality finishes. @newhome building for £750 per m2 seems astounding outside of a Third World country. Fifteen years ago I think we did some for about £900. We are in the South East though and any trade wants at least £130 per day, many over £200.
  22. Mr Punter
    Would @lizzie and @Hecateh like to say how much their projects have come in at per metre, inc fees and services? We are just completing a project which will cost about £2,100 per metre. Obviously as with the rest here I am sorry you had such a bad experience and I really hope you will see things in a more positive light a while down the road.
  23. Mr Punter
    I am keen on photinia. You could also look at eleagnus gilt edge, ceanothus, viburnum and a taller hebe. A bit of a mix can look good.
  24. Mr Punter
    Are you familiar with the insulated raft type foundation that many on here have opted for? Would it work for @Dreadnaught?
  25. Mr Punter
    Also check what the fire service requirements are. They sometimes insist on being able to turn around on the site, but are not always consulted at the planning stage.
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