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Extension of 3 metres to the rear of my property
Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.35 PM
The builders intend to do a one bedroom extension to the rear of my property without digging a footing for the extension. They intend to pour concrete one the ground on top of the pavement slabs. They said that they don't need to excavate a footing or foundation, as any home extension of 3 metres or below doesn't require digging a footing or foundation. If you don't mind, can you clarify at your earliest convenience please?
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4 Answers
Mint Build UK ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Any Extension must have footings , Drawings from an Architect with a certificate of lawfull Development.
Building Control must carry out inspections of all aspects of the build .
Any one telling you otherwise . I would show them the door
Answered4 October 2020
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D & R Property and Plumbing Maintenance
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
if i were you i would contact your local building inspectorate,this does not sound right to me.
Answered4 October 2020
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Anonymous user
Not an expert, but it doesn't sound right to me! Perhaps a conservatory or temporary structure of some kind like a lean-to, but not if the room is truly habitable, as a bedroom certainly is or the house will be 'open' to this new extension. Also be aware of damp-proofing etc etc. Sounds like they are doing it without regard to building regs!
Answered4 October 2020
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David Bland Joinery & Building
Rating: 5 out of 5
Always anything that is masonary based structures require a foundation as in accordance with current building regulations ,current standard regulations for a foundation is 1 metre deep by approx 500mm wide -i usually pour these the full metre deep with concrete along with steel reinforcing wired into a frame to tie the whole thing together .You cannot !!! just pour concrete straight over flags or grass etc and build off it
Answered4 October 2020
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