Faldo's DIY General thread

blackjack · June 28, 2020, 7:43pm

Mullach_Ide:

blackjack:

Not quite a DIY question chaps but think this might be the best thread to get pointed in the right direction.

I bought my house in an estate 3 years ago. Over the back wall there was nothing but green fields. Alas, in the meantime this land has been developed bit by bit and the area closest to me is starting housing now.

There is a singular line of large trees that run directly along just outside the back wall of my house and the neighbouring houses. It has been suggested to me that the edge of my site is actually on the far side of these trees but the builders took the easy option of putting the back walls inside the tree line during the build.

A few neighbours have already extended the back garden beyond the tree line but nobody seems to be able to confirm for sure the exact border.

I’m at a stage now where I just want to clarify exactly the border of my site before the area behind is fully developed. If it is the case that I have no more ground, so be it, but at least then I can begin to plant my own trees at the back in preparation for the new houses as it’s most likely the builders behind will remove all the trees outside the wall.

We have consulted a Chartered building surveyor but hes basically pawned us off saying it can be difficult to determine borders and suggested we consult with the developer of the new houses. I personally think this is a ridiculous suggestion as surely we should be able to find someone that can tell us for sure what our border is without having to do that.

I suppose what I’m really asking is who is the best person to get to measure our site and confirm if we have the extra bit of ground or not.

I hope I’ve explained what I’m looking for clearly. Any suggestions appreciated (I’ve already tried sticking my thumb up my hole to no avail)

A land surveyor would map your boundary based on land registry maps.

Thanks for the help lads. Got a land surveyor and turns out I have an extra 5 feet from my existing wall to my actual boundary. Happy days.

Thomas_Brady · June 28, 2020, 8:04pm

They walk through the hall kid… So she wanted it all spruced… She’s not back proper till the following week… just family and a few friends this week

ciarancareyshurlingarmy · June 28, 2020, 8:30pm

Go forth and conquer it

Julio_Geordio · June 28, 2020, 8:31pm

blackjack:

Mullach_Ide:

blackjack:

Not quite a DIY question chaps but think this might be the best thread to get pointed in the right direction.

I bought my house in an estate 3 years ago. Over the back wall there was nothing but green fields. Alas, in the meantime this land has been developed bit by bit and the area closest to me is starting housing now.

There is a singular line of large trees that run directly along just outside the back wall of my house and the neighbouring houses. It has been suggested to me that the edge of my site is actually on the far side of these trees but the builders took the easy option of putting the back walls inside the tree line during the build.

A few neighbours have already extended the back garden beyond the tree line but nobody seems to be able to confirm for sure the exact border.

I’m at a stage now where I just want to clarify exactly the border of my site before the area behind is fully developed. If it is the case that I have no more ground, so be it, but at least then I can begin to plant my own trees at the back in preparation for the new houses as it’s most likely the builders behind will remove all the trees outside the wall.

We have consulted a Chartered building surveyor but hes basically pawned us off saying it can be difficult to determine borders and suggested we consult with the developer of the new houses. I personally think this is a ridiculous suggestion as surely we should be able to find someone that can tell us for sure what our border is without having to do that.

I suppose what I’m really asking is who is the best person to get to measure our site and confirm if we have the extra bit of ground or not.

I hope I’ve explained what I’m looking for clearly. Any suggestions appreciated (I’ve already tried sticking my thumb up my hole to no avail)

A land surveyor would map your boundary based on land registry maps.

Thanks for the help lads. Got a land surveyor and turns out I have an extra 5 feet from my existing wall to my actual boundary. Happy days.

You’ll have so much more room for activities

blackjack · June 28, 2020, 8:34pm

Go shit in your hat

Dubhub · June 29, 2020, 9:36am

Couldn’t help but think of the film step brothers

iron_mike · July 9, 2020, 8:41pm

Cc @glenshane

Backsplash up

glenshane · July 9, 2020, 8:45pm

And I see you’re christening it

iron_mike · July 9, 2020, 8:46pm

What have you lamped now you nosy huur?

glenshane · July 9, 2020, 8:46pm

Dont make me. Please.

iron_mike · July 9, 2020, 8:47pm

Ok so

glenshane · July 9, 2020, 8:48pm

I suppose you’ll try telling us that’s a pepper grinder in your left hand

iron_mike · July 9, 2020, 8:49pm

A treat for the dog

glenshane · July 9, 2020, 8:50pm

You must really like her?
It’s a lovely backsplash btw.

iron_mike · July 9, 2020, 8:51pm

Goes well with the table

glenshane · July 9, 2020, 8:52pm

That’s all that matters. It should clinch your neighbour’s move to dubai

Corksfinedtboy · July 9, 2020, 9:17pm

Ring

Corksfinedtboy · July 10, 2020, 4:41am

They’d spot a midge on a mares arse here boy

TheUlteriorMotive · July 11, 2020, 12:44pm

Bathroom renovation companies in Dublin/Dublin area.

any recommendations to design, supply and fit?

TheUlteriorMotive · July 22, 2020, 1:35pm

Just managed to fix a leak in the trap under the sink in my kitchen.

Chuffed.