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Hi, We are looking to convert our garage into a home office. This will include replacing the asbestos roof with a new flat roof and adding a PVC window and door where the existing garage door is. I am trying to work out whether or not we need planning permission. A builder has said it falls...

Thanks for your input. What do you mean by work adding insulation? Is that not a simple task?

Thanks. Yes, sorry metres! Here is the quote. We could replace the asbestos roof with metal sheets I assume. I was just concerned that it would be too noisy to then have as a home office.

I should say that the quote was for a fibreglass roof, but still a lot, as it is just 6x2. I was guessing plasterboard would be an option but I'm a DIY novice.

Hi. We are looking into converting our garage, which currently has an asbestos roof. Does the roof actually need replacing if it is still in good condition? Also, is there something that can be used to cover the inside of the roof and store insulation? We were quoted £10,000 for a new flat...

Looking to replace our existing external door and side panel. The door isn’t a problem but will a new side panel easily go into the existing frame?

Thanks for your response. Sorry for the late notice! If we were to chisel away the screed, there would then be a gap between the board at the back and the flooring that would go in. Do you know any way around this?

Hi all, We have just removed an old electric fireplace from our new home and have had the wall plastered. We ideally want the remaining space to look the same on the floor section. As someone who has no clue about this kind of thing, how would we go about levelling this part and getting it...