Rising damp since driveway was installed
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Hi, Last year we had a blockpave driveway installed and since then I've started to noticed external damp patches around our bay window. It's got particularly bad over the past few wet months. We've not had any obvious damp problems prior to the driveway I've gone back to the driveway …
Block paving almost reaching the top of damp proof course
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I recently had a block paving driveway done. As the drive slopes towards the house the builder put an eco drain linked to a soakway so rain water could drain into it which is good However he has continued the block paving all the way to the wall of the …
Cost of changing front garden to off road parking space?
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Moved to a house on double yellow lines, it has a small front garden with a wall at the front and plant beds a tree few plants etc, this would be big enough for off road space for my car as neighbours have the same space and have off road …
Water pooling on tarmac driveway?
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I would be really grateful for some help. I recently had a new tarmac drive done (four weeks ago) however I have noticed every time it rains water pools up in certain places. I have contacted the contractor who has said this is normal & is due to the oil …
How much to re-bed area of paving stones?
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An area (about 1 x 2m) of our driveway paving is loose and getting worse I think. Could someone let me know what price (rough) I'd be looking at to re-bed the stones securely?
Pipes under a driveway
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We recently had a new driveway installed and the company destroyed our waste pipe accidentally causing thousands of pounds of damage. They are refusing all responsibility, saying that it was our responsibility to tell them we had clay pipes. Unfortunately, we didn't know we had clay pipes, but I think, …
cost to drop kerb
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Could you provide an indication of cost to extend our neighbours' dropped curb. 3 flats and just 1 side slope needed. We're in Poole, Dorset if that makes any difference.
Driveway damaged by neighbours' builders - help!
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My driveway has been damaged by a builder as a result of work being done on my neighbours' property. After two months of waiting for a resolution, I have been offered what sounds like a cheap repair job on the worst damage, and told that some of the other damage …
Patio edges far away from the wall
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My builders did the paving stones patio, edges fixed in the mortar. However, they didn't put the edging aligned with the house but 10-20cm away from the wall (different distance in different places). I'm worried that in case of rain it's going to fill with water. It seems to me …
Recess manhole covers
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Hi, I’m having a patio installed but have a rectangular manhole that is at a horrible angle in comparison the the way the slabs are being laid. I’m wondering if the Recess cover has to be exactly in line with the hole and therefore will be at an angle to …