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Building advice for Wiltshire homeowners
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6 min read
What affects the cost of a house extension in Wiltshire?
The things that really move an extension price, and how to read a quote.
7 min read
Planning permission and building regulations for extensions in Wiltshire
Permitted development, building control and party walls, explained in plain English.
5 min read
Lime mortar and repointing older Wiltshire homes
Why period brick and stone need lime, and what good repointing looks like.
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Removing a load-bearing wall in Wiltshire: steels, engineers and building control
What happens, step by step, when you open up a supporting wall, and the paperwork you need.
5 min read
Party walls and extensions: what Wiltshire homeowners need to know
When you must notify neighbours, the 3 metre and 6 metre rules, and how notices work.
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Why patios and driveways sink: sub-bases and drainage on Wiltshire ground
What should go under your paving, and the drainage rules for new driveways.
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Lime, sand and cement or silicone? Choosing render for a Wiltshire home
Which render suits an older solid-walled house, and which suits a modern extension.
5 min read
Flat or pitched roof on an extension? Pros, cons and the rules
How to choose the right roof for an extension, and what to check before you decide.
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