Recent content by Judd

Thank you. I’ve been a leaseholder for over 20 years the new rules don’t apply to make for making cosmetic changes. Plus I’ve been working with the free holder for many years. We have an understanding. :)

Permission granted in writing and building control informed and in full communication with. It’s not a structural wall. Thank you. I have a electrician booked in. :)

I have a structural engineer booked in on Tuesday. The flat is made up of concrete pillars and beams each 400-500mm thick, with 400mm thick concrete floors. i suspect the chimney is double skin bricks mortared into a concrete block with a hole moulded where the flue goes. It’s whats holding up...

Thanks... I have an appointment booked for Monday. the only reason why I want it moving is cos in the 70s the council back filled with  the old flue with concrete and bricks when the removed the back boiler otherwise is open up the kitchen and living room but that could cost £3000 so depending...

Hi there, Im doing up my kitchen and bathroom in a small ground floor 1950s flat. I have found that the mains electrics supply is in a cupboard in the middle of the flat with a thick cable running about 80 - 90cm just above the floor. I’d like to move it to an alcove by the front door about...