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i went with https://www.selfbuild.uk.com/ not sure if they are the cheapest / best. I didn't have to claim

tile first, i tiled after and it was a pain cutting / fitting them around newel posts

she is looking for a couple of rolls i think, i reckon i only have half a roll left

i have a part roll of tescon Vana knocking about, i probably need 6m off it, and you are welcome to the rest.

How much space have you got?

Have building control asked for acoustic tests? What does the lease say about carpets and soft floor covering. Sounds like airborne sound insulation should be o.k, assuming there isn't a significant flanking path. To control impact noise I would suggest JCW acoustic deck or similar

Why would she have that tattooed on her thigh?

+1 why put your self out unless there is a significant benefit for you.

I would ask them to revise the quote based on you doing the trench work on your land.

Do you really need three phase? My quote between single phase and three phase wasn't that different, so went three phase though don't need it. Have they quoted for the trench work from the road to the house as iirc its quite a distance.

From water uk Design and Construction Guidance for foul and surface water sewers offered for adoption

15m from the wet well for the largest type of water pumping station

🤣 got a refund on them

I am getting flash backs to another eye watering tender that got posted for a refurb in London and the chap seemed to get his pant's pulled down by his 'mate'. I can't find the thread now. found them https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/32386-what-are-your-thoughts-on-this-project-estimate/ https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/37290-dispute-around-construction-costs-also-posted-in-the-finance-forum-wasnt-sure-which-was-best/

Ah you might have been referring to the Giken

Go Giken, bloody expensive i imagine but amazing bits of kit to watch.

If they are a similar style and priced closely there may be a reason for that. 🤣

If the neighbour property has been built by the same company does it have the same issue? Also if this isn't right, what else may not be? If you are still interested it may be worth getting in one of those professional snagger's in to take a look. How desperate are they to sell? i am sure that you could look into how much remedials will be on the surveyors report and discount the price by that + PITA %.

And even with the drain, there is splash circa 150mm up the wall, and is evidence that the builder doesn't know why the DPC needs to be min 150mm or they are trying to gloss over the non compliant design. tbh i don't think that many buyers would be eagle eyed / knowledgeable to spot this issue.

The builder is not correct. The there should be a DPC 150mm above ground level due to splash (as you say). i am surprised building control signed it off. Is it block work walls? This becomes an issue where there is a level threshold / ground. We actually put two in, one that was a cavity from the inside that went out to weep vents. Then a second on the next block course (red below) where there was a break in the render with a drip bead. I would also be interested why it looks like the render to the left at the base has come off in a small section (I can't see any weep vents?)

Also BC drawings are not really construction drawings, and the TF guys will likely provide drawings that are more construction level drawings that will be used for BC submission.

You can pay me £700 finders fee. It may be more for you due to travel time for this particular tester

Mine was £235 (oct 2023) for a detached house in the SW

Apparently they are now at my local store awaiting collection, lets see what i find when i get there 🤣 I wonder what my legal options are if there are just 5 ties