Fao The Builder

[ladyalex]

Hello Builder
Thanks for your help on this thread
http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Law/Civil/Question1252112.html

Following your advice we have got quotes from another 2 stonemasons which have come in a lot lower than £4000.
They are roughly equal and , although less than the first, they are still an eye-watering amount for a totally useless chimney which will be seen by very few people. (But there will always be one who could report us to the Listed Buildings people if we do not comply with their ridiculous regulations.)
Thank you very much.
I posted in Home and Garden as I think you're more often here than in Law.
ladyalex :-))

[The Builder]

Just got in Lady A. You're very welcome, as always.
Better news on the quotes. At least that's something. I'm afraid Conservation people live in a parallel universe. Don't get me started ;o(

[murraymints]

I lived in a listed building in st Albans.nightmare when you want to do anything....have you asked if there are any grants available to you given the circs.?....we have historic Scotland....ask local heritage society...

[The Builder]

Good point Murray. I think Lady A actually is in Scotland too.

[ladyalex]

Hi Murry/Builder

We have made enquirires about grants with the local funding people.
So far after aweek they have returned neither our phone messages nor our emails.
Very disappointing, but not entirely unexpected.
We really have to crack on with this because of the potential cost of the scaffolding.
The masons are saying that it takes 3 weeks to cut and dress the stones before they can even start.
That is quite long enough without waiting to be turned down for a grant.
Thanks all.
ladyalex :-))