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In a similar situation , this is what we did. Not exactly the same.... but bits of it might help

Two commonplace Logical Fallacies in one short sentence. Not bad. Most people use one per sentence. '...because ...' is entirely wrongly applied in this case. '... can...' needs to be explained in the context of all five people using the road. Dickheads exist. They are excellent at getting us to exercise our diplomatic muscle. You may want to be a good neighbour @qamar : my experience of two similar cases of neighbourly behaviour is that as one problem is solved, the originator develops another gripe.

It took 8 full years of building to mix exactly the correct amount of mortar for the job. 8 full years. Normally, too much - what a waste. Often too little . Oh FFS. Anyone know the trick of how to mix exactly the correct amount of mortar for any give job?

I've written a checklist about diggas here on BH somewhere...

That was not the case for us.

Network. Find out who he/she's had him work on their projects before, and who he works with (other trades folk). Listen. As written, I'd be very tempted to ask someone else to get the job finished. However, I (we) can't see the full picture - for example, who does he 'drink' with in the pub in the evenings? Are they the people you'll need to work with sometime in the future? Will you need to employ him (or someone with his skills) again? How many other (say he's a ) carpenter(s) does he work with? Will he put poison down about you, or do they all know this bloke as a bit of a [...] ? For a small amount of money, it's a finely balanced decision.

Exactly. Router, > old bit , > 20mm, > lap in, > mastic, > cover with batten, > fasten. > clean up. 1 man, half a day, 10 meters.

Does this help? I'm almost sure we recessed the VCL into the wall, sealed and battened over the top 75mm ish? We also used an expensive oil-based compound on top of the sub-deck that 'improved the breathability' according to the roofer.

No. But 3g windows are much harder to smash right through. Ask me how I know

Great to see your progress and optimism. You'll need to remember that in years to come '... Between us we are working incredibly effectively. Long may it continue....' That's the key to success

Steel Wired Armoured cable is what you need ( SWA). There are loads of YT videos of people doing the same job Why SWA - because in years to come you never know who is going to put a spade through the cable - hell it might even be you.

Another of those clutching-gonads videos. Its a bit like seeing a car accident. Makes you drive more carefully for a bit. I was pleased to see the operator stand up at the end......

Hello. Access is unlikely to be a Planning issue. Why do you think it might be a problem?

In haste... Look up the NHBC standards.....

I forgot that @BigBub 😑... thanks