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  1. kai

    Project: Two storey/part single storey side and rear extensions

    Now that we have decided to do the decking (in hindsight) it's a much better solution. This now gives the added benefit of the entire kitchen when the doors are open being linked to the outside at the same level, thus no digging is required. For older family, freinds etc just makes things so...
  2. kai

    Project: Two storey/part single storey side and rear extensions

    Yes, the new entry opens to stepped decking. When we initially had the decking built, we didn't have the extension in mind or access to the rear garden ever being there. We plan to remove the deck from this side of the garden and rebuild it when we're ready to incorporate the outdoor kitchen...
  3. kai

    Project: Two storey/part single storey side and rear extensions

    Yes, unfortunately, we had to dig out the area by hand because we no longer have the luxury of digger access, primarily due to the change in property entry and the existing decking in the way. Decking, although more expensive in materials, requires less labor, while slabs are more expensive in...
  4. kai

    Project: Two storey/part single storey side and rear extensions

    The developer had penciled in one day to get everything done this week, including digging out and replacing the old slabs, covering an area of around 36 square meters. However, he refused to replace any slabs he had broken or not protected. We made the decision to hire a reputable landscaper...
  5. kai

    Project: Two storey/part single storey side and rear extensions

    We have received our Juliet glass, but it's not what we ordered with the developer (surprise, surprise), both in terms of color and its depth from the wall (the non-opening side will be extremely difficult to clean). At this point, I'm somewhat exhausted by the hassle of arguing and have decided...
  6. kai

    Project: Two storey/part single storey side and rear extensions

    The developer had a pretty detailed specification provided by the architect and structural engineers, totaling well over 100 pages. Additionally, I provided 3D renders of every room and top-down views. I understand that my posts are going to come across as one-sided (there is no one to argue...
  7. kai

    Project: Two storey/part single storey side and rear extensions

    Does anyone have any suggestions here? They finally cleared the rubbish today, and the new brickwork on the garage is now visible. To me, this looks of a pretty poor standard. A local firm did 95% of the work to a good standard. However, this section was done at a later date by a 17/18-year-old...
  8. kai

    Project: Two storey/part single storey side and rear extensions

    This is exactly what we did downstairs and in the ensuites. That looks really nice @Buffman , love the wall tiles.
  9. kai

    Project: Two storey/part single storey side and rear extensions

    Yes, its not really aesthetically pleasing or is the direct pipe feeding into it. My wife has covered it up with a small laundry basket for now. No issue with sink trap (right now) But eventually we are going have it covered and new toilet or vanity toilet put in. Not long , we sourced our...
  10. kai

    Project: Two storey/part single storey side and rear extensions

    This is exactly what is happening. The sink waste water is going into the toilet pipe and into the main soil pipe. I believe something like this was used...
  11. kai

    Project: Two storey/part single storey side and rear extensions

    Update: Toilet has been fixed (it also goes back to the tiles) however instead of replacing with the toilet we picked (and paid for) it's been replaced with a WC2GO ScrewFix budget! toilet. A £60 all on one package deal, cistern and toilet seat; it look's ok in the photo but its very cheap and...
  12. kai

    Project: Two storey/part single storey side and rear extensions

    I showed some photos and outlined my timeline in the hallway as the door was open and back forth with trades . I did not show them around the house.
  13. kai

    Project: Two storey/part single storey side and rear extensions

    I am not going to go into detail here. I'll repeat my statement "... and told them my opinion's with factual evidence and photos"
  14. kai

    Project: Two storey/part single storey side and rear extensions

    9 posts and all largely negative . Not that this justifies a response. If you actually read my post I invited them in and told them my opinion's with factual evidence and photos. Because they got invited in; does not mean I was endorsing him in any way shape or form. They can choose to ignore...
  15. kai

    Project: Two storey/part single storey side and rear extensions

    We are taking further action to ensure that no one else has to endure such an ordeal. Sadly, we've discovered several clients experiencing even worse situations—projects dragging on for three years without essentials like kitchens, front doors, or even running water. Regarding the plumbing...
  16. kai

    Project: Two storey/part single storey side and rear extensions

    The toilet waste soil and pipe going is from the basin. Bath is other side of the room and on a separate connector. I agree (to a certain extent; in my defense, I'm not in the trade, and it's not like I'm involved in this type of process frequently. About 95% of the processes we've been...
  17. kai

    Project: Two storey/part single storey side and rear extensions

    Not sure i understand; the juilet balcony will be fixed into the brickwork. It's not a balcony we can stand on. The snagger will still be carrying out his work when the developer say's he has finished.
  18. kai

    Project: Two storey/part single storey side and rear extensions

    Update: It turns out he hasn't ordered the doors that were supposedly placed before Christmas. They were supposed to arrive last Friday and be fitted this week as promised. Despite our continuous chasing, today we've been informed that it will be another 2-3 weeks before they arrive, according...
  19. kai

    Project: Two storey/part single storey side and rear extensions

    Yes, but not actively encouraging them by dumping rubbish and food outside across the drive. All good for a few weeks but its been like this since Christmas. We are talking above window height of endless, bags and bags of rubbish
  20. kai

    Project: Two storey/part single storey side and rear extensions

    There was a leak in the toilet so they have changed the pan fitting; this new flexi opposed to old solid soil pipe has allowed them to get it closer to the toilet not perfect but closer and they have built like a mini shelf so you can;t see when the toilet is fitted. After this it turns out the...
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