Excavating a new basement or extending an existing one will require planning permission. Building regulations – which cover fire escapes, ventilation and damp proofing – apply to all types of ...

Ewan McGregor has submitted a planning application in a bid to replace a crumbling old roof at his listed Scots mansion as part of a multi-million pound renovation. The Trainspotting star wants ...

Damp has damaged the basement flooring of the Central Library, near College Green. The new flooring will include a damp-proof membrane, and will include oak tiles. The basement is used by the ...

In tonight's episode of the Channel 4 show, Kevin revisited Elinor and Born Barikor in Richmond, south west London.

Aside from the basics of outdoor survival, I’ve scoured the internet for the best patio furniture sets you can find. No ...

Excavating a new basement or extending an existing one will require planning permission. Building regulations – which cover fire escapes, ventilation and damp proofing – apply to all types of work. If ...

Is your basement leaky, musty or damp? It doesn’t have to stay that way! Richard Greig from Aquatech Waterproofing has more on how they can help.

but it’s usually stopped from causing damage by a barrier called a damp-proof course or damp-proof membrane (see image below). Newer houses will have both, as they are a requirement of building ...