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If you’re getting started on a building project and need extra help or a nudge in the right direction, VideoJug has answers to all of your questions concerning building work. Our experts discuss the specifics about building jobs, how and where to find and hire builders, the planning and designing process, materials needed, expenses and how to maintain your building job once it’s been finished. It’s a great resource whether you’re adding on to your house or just building the tool shed of your dreams. You might also like to look at Made By You, Garden Design, Builder

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Questions Answered by our Experts

Brian Berry
Brian Berry-External Affairs Director, FMB
Meet the Expert 
Lisa Andrews
Lisa Andrews-Horticulturalist
Meet the Expert 
Finding A Builder 
  1. Brian Berry
  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? 
Preparation 
  1. Brian Berry
  2. What jobs can I do myself? 
  3. What jobs should I not do myself? 
  4. Can I ask a builder for advice on DIY? 
  5. Can builders repair a bad job? 
The Federation Of Master Builders 
  1. Brian Berry
  2. What does the Federation of Master Builders do? 
  3. How long has it been running? 
Specialist Builders 
  1. Brian Berry
  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 
  1. Brian Berry
  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 
  1. Brian Berry
  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 
  1. Lisa Andrews
  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 
  1. Lisa Andrews
  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 
  1. Lisa Andrews
  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 
  1. Lisa Andrews
  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 
  1. Brian Berry
  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? 
more...

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How To Make A Chicken Tractor, Part Three

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