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Brian Berry
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  • What jobs can I do myself?
  • What jobs should I not do myself?
  • Can I ask a builder for advice on DIY?
  • Can builders repair a bad job?
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Building Work
 Finding A Builder 
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  2. Where should I start when looking for a builder? 
  3. Where should I not look for a builder? 
  4. How can I check if a builder is qualified? 
  5. What is a 'cowboy builder'? 
  6. Should I ask for references from a builder? 
  7. Should I ask to visit previous sites where work was done? 
  8. Should I get a contract signed by a builder? 
  9. When should I use a project manager? 
  10. Are builders insured? 
  11. How much notice will I need to give a builder before he can start? 
  12. Is it worth waiting for the right builder? 
  13. Should I make sure my architect is happy with the builders I choose? 
  14. When is the best time of year to get work done? 
  15. How many registered builders are there in the UK? 
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 The Federation Of Master Builders 
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  2. What does the Federation of Master Builders do? 
  3. How long has it been running? 
 Specialist Builders 
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  2. When would I need a specialist builder? 
  3. What kinds of specialist builders are there? 
  4. Are there specialist builder guilds? 
 When Building Work Goes Wrong 
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  2. Can I withhold payment for a bad job? 
  3. What can I do if builders damage items in my house? 
  4. What can I do if I suspect items have been stolen from my property? 
  5. What can I do if I think my builder is drinking on the job? 
  6. What can I do if the job is taking longer than expected? 
  7. What can I do if my builder has sub contracted the work to inferior craftsmen? 
 Pricing A Building Job 
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  2. How many builders should I get a quote from? 
  3. Should I always go with the lowest quote? 
  4. Will the job always be done for the quoted price? 
  5. How can I check that I'm not being overcharged? 
  6. Will the cost include all materials and labour? 
  7. Do builders use their own tools? 
  8. How much should I pay the builder up front? 
  9. Should I pay builders cash? 
  10. Should I ask for receipts when I pay a builder? 
  11. Why would a job go over budget? 
  12. Who is liable if the job goes over budget? 
  13. Do quoted prices include VAT? 
  14. Is work guaranteed for a certain period? 
 Building And Designing 
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  2. Do I need an architect to design a roof terrace? 
  3. Do I need a structural engineer for a roof terrace? 
  4. Should I hire a specialist roof terrace constructor? 
  5. How long does it take to build a roof terrace? 
  6. What time of year should I build a roof terrace? 
  7. Does a roof terrace have to be tested for its weight bearing capacity? 
 Materials Used For Roof Terraces 
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  2. How heavy are the materials used for roof terraces? 
  3. Can I tile a roof terrace? 
  4. Can I lay a lawn on a roof terrace? 
  5. Can I put furniture on a roof terrace? 
  6. Can I put a barbecue on a roof terrace? 
  7. What is a green roof? 
 Planning 
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  2. Do I need planning permission for a roof terrace? 
  3. Can I use permitted building rights to build a roof terrace? 
  4. What would be the grounds for not allowing a roof terrace? 
 Maintenance 
  1. Lisa Andrews
  2. Are roof terraces hard to maintain? 
  3. Are there any restrictions about lighting? 
  4. What lighting should I use? 
  5. What kind of planting should I use? 
  6. Will a roof terrace add to the value of my property? 
 Roof Terraces And The Environment 
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  2. Are roof terraces good for the environment? 
  3. How do roof terraces help retain water? 
  4. How do roof terraces help wildlife? 
  5. How do roof terraces improve air quality? 
  6. How do roof terraces help to cool the air? 
 Location 
  1. Lisa Andrews
  2. Where can I build a roof terrace? 
  3. What kinds of buildings are good to convert? 
  4. Can I convert a slanted roof to a roof terrace? 
 Access For Builders 
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  2. How can prepare my property before work starts? 
  3. Should I allow builders to work in my house when I'm not there? 
  4. Should I give the builders a set of keys to my property? 
  5. Does having builders in my home affect my household insurance? 
  6. What details should I get from a builder? 
  7. What hours will builders work everyday? 
  8. Will builders work at the specific times I ask them to? 
  9. When is scaffolding needed? 
  10. Should I allow builders to advertise on my property? 
  11. Do builders work weekends? 
  12. Should I allow builders to use my kitchen or toilet? 
  13. What can I do if I don't want builders to use my toilet? 
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Preparation

What jobs can I do myself?

You should only do jobs that you feel comfortable and able to do. Because very often if you start doing a job, you can actually end up paying more money by having to get it rectified at a later date.

What jobs should I not do myself?

You shouldn't do any jobs that you feel uncomfortable or unable to do yourself. Also, there are more specialized areas, like gas boilers, electric work and heating, which you should always get a professional builder in or contractor to sort out.

Can I ask a builder for advice on DIY?

Yes certainly. You can always ask your builder for advice about a DIY project, but bear in mind you may have to pay for that advice.

Can builders repair a bad job?

Yes, builders can certainly repair a bad DIY job, but it actually makes more sense to get someone in who is a professional builder to carry out the work in the first place, otherwise you're adding the cost to yourself.

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I could not HEAR what you were saying as I am only online at the library. Could you put what I need to know in text format.? I have already hung blue board for Venetian Plaster. How do I do the seams? Thanks! Dorothy dorothy_weiland@yahool.cojm

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