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    Building a Granny Flat - Part 2 - Construction

    I see what your saying here.... If you wish to do this with the water, then you will have to tee off from the outlet side of the existing water meter and then install a separate shut off valve on the new pipe to the granny flat and another on the pipe to the old house service and use these new...
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    Building a Granny Flat - Part 2 - Construction

    Unfortunately all your sewer pipes are old earthenware and it would be Ideal to change them all, however It was my understanding that the main issue was between the property boundary and the junction in the street. I would look at replacing this in the nearer future, and leaving the rest until...
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    Building a Granny Flat - Part 2 - Construction

    Hi Again, Just to add, there is a common misconception that heat pump hotwater services are cheaper to run than standard electric off peak. Even though it uses less energy ( good for environment) it actually costs around the same as a standard electric off peak storage heater to run. The...
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    Building a Granny Flat - Part 2 - Construction

    Hi neK. First off thank you for creating this thread, I have had an interest in granny flats for the purpose of dual income from an IP for a while now, and any info helps especially the complying developments as the local council here was frowning on the build of granny flats when I last...
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