terraced

Parapet wall on Edwardian terraced property (London) needs to be urgently partially rebuilt as the mortar has blown and the bricks are loose / unsafe (this was discovered when builders were round to repair the cement render covering this wall). Builders have quoted £8k +vat (below) for partial...

Hoping someone can advise on sound insulation between houses as we're looking to move this year. This seems a tricky aspect of house buying for light sleepers / shift workers / anyone who just likes a bit of peace and quiet. We can't really tell just from a viewing or two whether noise could be...

hi all, I have several questions regarding a simple rear extension on a terraced house and I was wondering if anyone here can help with some knowledge. we'd like to know exactly how things work before we start spending money on approvals (restrictive covenants) and drawings. 1. my house is a...

Not sure if DIYnot is the best place for this question but I can't think where else to ask, so here goes... I'm hoping someone in the building trade or just experienced in these things can offer some general advice when it comes different house constructions. To give a bit of background - for...

I live in a 1900s terraced style house, it is joined back to back as opposed to having neighbours either side, meaning it has two gable walls. The house is a peculiar shape and on the right hand side it widens towards the back, from a Birdseye view it forms a trapezium. The roof features Roman...

We are planning a loft conversion with a full width rear dormer, which is very common in our area. We've had mixed views about how to deal with the party wall and so I'm seeking some wisdom. The first option is to build inside the boundary with a typical dormer with a timber frame. All the loft...

Hi I have just purchased a 3 bed mid terraced house in Acocks Green Birmingham and am trying to decide if planning application is required for the following setup. I am unclear if a brick build outbuilding define the end of the current building so that I can build 3m measuring from there or...

Hi Sorry for the vague title, I have rain somehow get through and starts to seep down the plaster by my living room window My property is a flat roof terraced, it has hardly any brickwork because it has one whole length of wall between two columns of brick that separate me and my neighbours...

Hi, I have a garage in a run of terraced garages all sharing a continuous sheet roof (corrugated cement material, probably asbestos), with the sheets fitted with an overlap of a few corrugations. I'm interested in making the garage a better working space, clean, dry and dust free etc, but not...

Wasn't sure if I should post this here or in the roof section?... I'm buying a Edwardian style terrace and the big first floor landing is pretty dark. The small landing window is on the side of the back of the house (back faces east) so gets minimal light. Has anyone ever installed a rooflight...