CalvinHobbes

Also when I say rubble, what is the max size of bit of rubble? Can a full brick go in? Or is it just pea shingle until the earth? Sorry for the bad terminology.

So onsite So onside and looking at the retaining wall with drain at bottom. So fill will be 180cm and i know we need an inspection chamber with risers and a restricted lid behind the wall. Can anyone tell me what the layers are above? How much pea shingle do you use? Can I use any rubble before the earth?

Just had a chat with the building control officer who was supposed to be coming out on Monday (I delayed it). It was very helpful. So now going to go back to the architect and ask for the drainage plan. It just has felt too on the hoof. I know,fail to plan, plan to fail.

Our builder who is looking for a mortgage doesn't have a few years self employment books - he is back working after an injury where he was off for 2 years and the bank staff member told him to ask us to employ him (presumably ft). I will be in with accountant tomorrow but I detest banks, even if I gave him a contract he would need to have been on it for a year. Has anyone else been asked similar? Again I hate banks.

Thanks for the heads up Conor. I thought this was just replacement so they wouldn't have to.

Also there is an old clay pipe under road we are joining with the new pvc, I am wary of doing it with cement as I have seen before. Will measure and go to plumbers merchants.

Thanks, historically we have had issues at the bottom with blockages. I think the issue is the gradient, bluntly I suspect the water runs too fast and solids get a chance to harden. I will ensure they check it today and if necessary do a backdrop. I have been look at part h regs too.

Bumping in the hope someone with ground working knowledge will see. Our digger man had an accident at the weekend (not on site) so would just like to check this.

Hello, a wee question. On the photo below you will see where we had to dig out the old clay pipe. The old entrance will be getting a retaining wall and hard core will go in topped with clay so it matches the level of the rest of the garden. At the other side of the plot, in my sisters plot there is what I think is a backdrop drain (also clay and needs replaced). So would you put the soil pipe higher up in our former drive with a backdrop drain or would you renew the old one and cover it at that level? Incidentally we must have half a dozen robins dive bombing every time the digger bucket moves, coming back up with mouthfuls of worms.

Thanks

So this was constructed at the agreed location for our temporary consumer unit. However , the notes have this diagram with a ref to ESI standard. Will ours be acceptable?

Please can you tell me what these abbreviations mean on a plan? Guessing FL is floor level? Is RL roof level? What is EL?

Thanks, I think thats a great idea with possibly 2 ropes considering I might need a separate data cable. As I understand it the new chargers have to be smart. I saw this but have already been told go for cat 8 and which can use cat 7 or 6 end points. I would like to be able to charge the car at minimum 22kwh but considering we will have single phase not sure if thats poss. https://www.doncastercables.com/cables/17/78/EV-Ultra/Power-and-data-connectivity-combined-in-one-cable--CAT5-/

Unsure which section to post this in but the digger is there, everything is getting levelled. Trenches for electrics, drainage going in but I want to add one for charging an electric car. Should I put in the actual cable or would it be better to do just underground ducting?? Also if you tell me cable, which kind? Thanks

Really well done, very inspiring.

Thank you, 2 homes are going up there. One for my family with a granny flat and the other for my sister. We have lived in the neighbourhood for years and the neighbours are lovely.

Edit to add the requested pics,the last one is obviously from today. Wood etc was stripped before it was tumbled, I had it boarded over christmas because I was concerned a child could get in. The last pic was at the end when the discussion was re the fill and considering levelling up the garden at the front. Up to now you would need a rope on your back when using a lawnmower. The old driveway was to the front left but you would need a tractor to get up it. Total clutch wrecker. I will try and pull some footage too.

Just looking at the weather forecast and trying to work out timings. Cottages came down today - it was thrilling. An 8 tonne digger made mincemeat of them. [Mod note: I've merged the two threads on the same topic, so responses might seem to not quite follow on as you remember. The duplicate post (this one with photos) is a few posts down]

Ah right - thank you.

Please can you tell me does my name have to be on the invoice for the vat reclaim at the plant hire place or is it enough if the address is referenced and my bank card or credit card is used?

Thanks, the advice here is indeed so good. The depth of knowledge, patience and tolerance for what must read as silly questions is considerable. I try to do things the right way, hence my badly phrased question so it honestly doesn't bother me if anyone including planners see it. I love BH and have spent a long time reading through old threads. Often the humour is wicked and I find myself laughing too loudly for a house full of sleeping people. My dad started this self build planning with us and he had a lot of experience developing property. He passed so tbh I can almost hear him in some of the posts I read.

Sorry, primarily I just wanted to know can you keep steps in the garden? If it's dicey - they will go and frankly be replaced. They lead to a little gate which is in the approved plans. The tree stumps aren't a worry because of their position. The fir is on the perimeter at a point which will eventually form an entrance but not initially and the fruits are to the sides. The sycamore was small but it understandably annoyed a neighbour too so it's got to go. The cottages must go because they have dry rot.

It will be marked out on Wednesday.

So the 2 cottages are stripped ready to get the heave ho as hard core on the drive. There are about 5 tree roots to dig up too (Fir, pear,2 apple and a sneaky sycamore). Trenches to be dug and a slope at front to factor in. Question: when clearing site - what do you not have to clear? Is it everything above ground must go but fences/exterior walls onto perimeter are ok? What about steps going down to the road between the cottages?

It's stunning. Our roof will be similar but the architect has specified zinc. The composite looks tremendous. You are so neat!