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Thanks @joe90 - re-assuring to know the running costs are minimal but do you have UFH fitted ?

Sorry @Nickfromwales for what may sound a silly question but if the towel rad was linked to the wet system, servicing the UFH in the bathroom / ensuite, would that not be a beneficial use of energy, in order to dry the towels as opposed to switching on an additional source of energy, namely electricity? Or is it a case that if the towel rad was linked to the UFH, it would never reach a sufficient temp to actually dry them? PW.

Hi @Lucy Murray we too are developing in the Borders - see my blog - http://forum.buildhub.org.uk/ipb/blogs/entry/127-base-camp-finally/ Good luck with yours. PW.

Also in Scotland - paid £1480. PW.

This might assist in understanding what is required for UFH and screed upstairs. PW. UFH.pdf

You could always consider something like this, budget depending! http://www.parkingrevolutions.uk/?gclid=CPqzudTIy9MCFUwz0wods68Dsw PW.

Hi - although it seems you have plenty on your plate for now, you may wish to consider these when the time comes - http://www.greysartstone.co.uk/ PW

Hi Sarah and welcome to the forum - You are in the right place so no worries on that front. I'm sure others with more experience than I in this field will pop along in due course but in the meantime, have a read of the attached link - it might assist. https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/extension-planner/ PW.

Hi - not sure if this helps but we have recently purchased a plot of land which had been severed from a larger expanse of land - A Farmers field - Our Solicitor appears to have dealt with everything needed to inform Land Registry - see below - an extract of an email he sent to me explaining things - As your purchase of the property is the first time that the property will appear on the Land Register, then this could take quite some time. This is because the Land Register is based on the ordnance survey maps and these are not always up to date and accurate and they have to be checked over to make sure that the title, which is granted, conforms with the ordnance survey map.The Land Certificate is effectively a guarantee that you have an absolute title to the property and is backed by an indemnity from the Government. Once the Land Certificate is produced by Register House we will check this to make sure that it is accurate and let you have a copy. The plot was given a boundary by the Vendor and it was from these "boundaries" that we have since worked from and submitted. We never involved a Boundary Surveyor. Hope it helps PW.

WOW What a saga - well done for getting it in ahead of those new regulations - never heard that one before for a domestic build - "sprinkler system" I can see the benefits but to actually impose it upon new builds does seem a bit OTT - What is the general cost for such a scheme? I wonder if that will have any impact and what about insurance? Say they the tea towel left on the hob sets it off! Anyway, welcome aboard the fun bus! PW.

An interesting point and the whole MVHR issues is one I have been considering for some time. I have come to the decision not to install one. Although the house will be well insulated, we are not looking to be as air tight as others may expect and we do like to have the windows open. This appears not to be an issue for the reasons @JSHarris says, but for me, I just can't see the point of having a system running in the background which is, in all intents and purposes there to provide "clean" "healthy" air, in an air tight enclosure, and then have the windows open. Yes the "energy" used may be negligible but it is still wasted energy. Could it not just be turned off during the Spring / summer months? "Tin hat at the ready !" PW.

An interesting read and one which will no doubt be of use to many as they think about embarking on a similar journey. Thanks for taking the time to do it. PW.

@Triassic not just the window companies, I thought. We too were there yesterday and were struck by the lack of companies that we had seen in the past and who weren't there this time round. That said, we enjoyed it and were able to confirm various products for our project which is due to start in the next 12 months.

I have just undergone this process with our TF manufacturer. To have our "planning" plans converted into Building warrant drawings it cost us £2.5k. We then had to pay for the Building warrant itself and the Structural Engineers certificate. Yes, like most things I suppose, it could have been done cheaper but being first timers, with no knowledge or understanding of what was required and needing to satisfy Scottish regs, for us, it was a price worth paying - Peace of mind comes at a price! PW.

Thanks @ProDave, you are right, the location of your AVP is well positioned and is far more acceptable than what we are being asked to accept ! Plenty of information now in my domain to have a proper conversation - thanks. PW.

@ProDave, Thanks - yes it was obvious but I was referring to @Nickfromwales comment. Perhaps it was my clumsy explanation . Anyway, I'm grateful for the comments as I will certainly discuss these options when I speak with those about the drawings next week. Was it to do with the regs that the BC stopped you having an AAV positioned internally, or some other reason? PW.

@RichS yes we are in Scotland and I'm unsure at this stage what the regs are in respect of this issue - A durgo valve / Air admittance valve is something I was hoping for, so I will have to add this matter to the list of other queries I need to raise with those who drew up the drawings. Thanks for the suggestion. PW.

Thanks @Nickfromwales we will be installing a treatment plant from Bio pure as there is no mains sewage - We are some months away from the ground works starting so no major problems at this stage of the project - the drawings have been sent for our approval and sadly the SVP is an obvious eyesore. I will mention your suggestion to the company as I will @ProDave comment. I understand what @ProDave is suggesting but could you expand a little on yours, for the uneducated? Would a further plan of the bathroom and en suite layout assist? Thanks PW.

Hi all - We have just had our building warrant drawings returned for our approval prior to any submission. The SVP sticks out like a sore thumb - wasn't expecting that. Any thoughts on an alternative position or a better way to deal with it. To assist, the Bathroom and ensuite are at the front of the house [middle and right hand window as you look at the front]. As ever, I appreciate your thoughts. PW Doc1.pdf

Here goes - I have had to publish them separately as opposed to an entire work book - Hope people find them useful. I no longer have the source document and please remember, these lists have been "tuned" to our particular build so some things may not apply universally and or are missing. PW. Brick layers.pdf Carpentry.pdf Electrican.pdf Groundworks.pdf Landscaper.pdf Misc.pdf Plasterer.pdf Plumber.pdf Prelims.pdf Roofer.pdf

Yes @Triassic sadly it is true, I have one prepared for every element of my build. I intend to submit them as part of my tendering process when the time comes later this year. I can't take all the credit as I lifted the various stages / elements out of an article in one of the Building magazines I read. If the Admin team could suggest a suitable place for future reference, I could up load them for everyone's benefit if it was thought worthwhile. PW.

Hi @Triassic this is something I hope to use in the coming months. I'm grateful to @JSHarris for his input above, as I will no doubt use what he has mentioned to support my spread sheet. Groundworks.pdf

Hi @MrsB yes it can be frustrating but you can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs!! We have spent north of £3k - not including the land obviously - and are no way near to digging the ground as yet. On the plus side, we have full planning permission, the Solicitor has been paid and we are confident and comfortable with our budget for when the time comes. Sadly, at some point you are going to have to break those eggs!! PW.

@underfloorplumber Many thanks and I will certainly bear that offer in mind - By the way, welcome to the forum. Perhaps you could introduce yourself via another thread and let this "crazy of people" know you are out, so to speak! Enjoy.

Fantastic ..........what a way to spend a Saturday. Only the one change of underpants then Ian? PW.