Recent content by Newby14

Hi, I'm looking for some advice on what I need to do in order to create a habitable space in my under pavement vaults. Thsee are the old victorian coal cellars attached to my property. I'm currently thinking a damp proof membrane and pump would meet the requirements. Do I also need to inject...

The damp proofing work is for under pavement vault extension. Currently it is not habitable so will definitely need digging up to increase head height and add a damp proof membrane to make it dry. I have only got permission for single glazed windows but these need structurally alterations as...

Thanks doggit, you are right I don't have much prior experience, but im time rich and keen to learn if it will save on cost. Thinking further on from your note, do you think my plan below would work? - get the structural work done by a specialist - get the damp proofing work done by a...

Thanks for the replies and welcome folks, I would be most grateful for an opinion in real, property is in London close to bayswater. I was adviced that tendering the job was the best way to get comparable quotes. How else could I get a price for the job? Tender specifies quality of material...

Hi all, I'm new to the forum and am enjoying reading the conversations. I'm here for some advice on the property renovation job that I'm currently doing for my own home. The more I know the better i can understand what needs doing and how to go about it. My job involves fully gutting and re...