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The architect got back to me and suggested a rainwater harvesting solution and below is what the BCO had said back. “Any type of rainwater butt would still require a suitable overflow to a soakaway system or surface water drain. It is not permissible to run rainwater onto a flower bed.” I asked her what system she would recommend but she wasn’t straight forward. Will putting a French drain onto flower bed be classed as running the rainwater onto it? thanks

No, it’s not an existing one. There is an existing one on the side to catch the water from the side of the side and this pipe is for the bit of flat roof from the front. We extended the pipe to the middle of the flower bed so the water won’t end up next to the garage. The BCO wants a solution for it as it must have a rainfall outlet. Customer doesn’t want to dig up the newly installed driveway.

Hi, looking for some input here please. What would be the best solution to have a rainwater outfall without digging up a driveway? We recently had an extension done and this is the last one prior to completion. The current downpipe runs to the flower bed and the BCO made a comment about it. I will also get back in contact with the architect to ask for solutions. I just need to know the options are as I’m stressing about it. Thank you.

Apologies.

Hi, looking for a labour price to replace 8 rotten joists from this decking (please see attached). the joists are not located in one area, it’s pretty much all over the decking. How much would the labour cost be please? thanks

Hi everyone, I need an idea how much it will cost to replace the 8 rotten joists from this decking please. No materials, just labour. The joists are not just in a particular area, it’s all over. thanks

It’s just because I thought the BC won’t sign it off if the architect won’t sign it.

Ok, thank you.

Does that mean it won’t get signed off?

Hi, I'm wondering if someone could give me an advice. I had just an extension done and in the process of completion. Now, there are four people that need to sign it- client, builder and 2 planners (I believe it’s the architect and the engineer). I have contacted the architect saying that he won’t sign it as he wasn’t part of the building process. He originally wanted to be part of it from the beginning like overseeing it but of course with the price so I decided not to involve him. He said he would only sign it if he does some checking and of course comes with the fee. what is my stand on this one please? thanks

Thank you

Oh, it’s in Essex

Hi, How much would a joiner charge for this kitchen please? They all come in a flat pack. No plumbing, no electric and no tiling- just mainly carpentry works. thank you

She didn’t even say that when I forwarded the photo evidences. She just said that all the foundations/bases need inspection prior to pouring of the concrete. The groundworker will call her tomorrow and tell her the plan.

That’s the plan. I have told him to contact the bco tomorrow and mention what the plan is to expose the hole measurements. The groundworkers think I’m making this up as I said I’m getting another groundworkers to get the holes redug. They said, i know my concrete.