Garden room overhang

cazasjohnston

here is a photo of the from, it’s right up to the neighbour to the left but he has done the same with his

cazasjohnston

Photo attached, they are still working on it 

Ayr_Rage

Oh dear, what a mess.

Does the room on the left dump all its water onto the left side of your new room?

cazasjohnston

No there is about 4 inch gap, he said he will put a gutter up if it does but it’s fine

prettyandfluffy

cazasjohnston said:

They classed the back before putting together, I asked if we could move it when he had only done the base and he said it took him 2 hours to level, it’s just on slabs so no ground screws! He has told me it will need painting every couple of year, I said how am I supposed to do the back, he said use a ladder and climb over the roof. It’s really not acceptable in my eyes but he is refusing to move it

If you haven't paid him I think you have the bigger bargaining tool.  I would insist he moves it as it is going to cause you maintenance difficulties in the future and possibly lead to a dispute with a neighbour.

cazasjohnston

I’ve paid half for the materials 

ThisIsWeird

cazasjohnston said:

I’ve paid half for the materials 

That's fine - you have pretty much ALL the materials.

I just do not understand this builder's attitude.

I repeat - is this bespoke? What discussions took place about size and position? WHY is it so close to these boundaries?

Ayr_Rage

You also need to think about the fences, being soaking wet all the time in winter means they'll rot pretty quickly.

millie

If it is within 2 metres of the boundary {which it is) you need planning permission. We have had a few by us do this and it did not come within the permitted development rules.

Ayr_Rage

millie said:

If it is within 2 metres of the boundary {which it is) you need planning permission. We have had a few by us do this and it did not come within the permitted development rules.

Not according to Which?

https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/extensions/article/garden-rooms/do-you-need-planning-permission-for-a-garden-room-aDScD1S8HNc7