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Internal wall insulation

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skinhelprequired1 · 11/02/2024 16:40

Our landlord is having internal wall insulation in 2 rooms downstairs (both of which we use daily). He said the work will take a week but disruption will be 'minimal'. However, when I look online, it says it is rather disruptive. I am planning on asking my boss if I can work from home that week because we also have 2 dogs. Can anyone share their experiences - how disruptive is it? Do you still have heating, hot water etc? What happened with your pets?

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Heavenssakes · 11/02/2024 17:16

Sorry, Sorry, wrong thread.

I had internal wall insulation done in a house I was renovating, but not living in.
It was basically fixing insulated plasterboard to the walls, then a skim coat of plaster on top.
In a habitable house, that would mean taking skirting board off, taking any radiators off, possibly some wiring alteration, possibly flooring alteration.
So how much is involved depends a lot on room layout.
I'd ask for further details.
If there are rads on outside walls, I'm not clear if the central heating could be used at all until they are replaced, as the system would have to be drained.
I wouldn't think you could use the rooms at all.

MinervatheGreat · 11/02/2024 17:33

I am a Landlord:

Communicate in depth with your Landlord and if possible, the contractors, well in advance. Both parties must “manage your expectation” and definitely not bull doze into your home.

Your LL may own the house but it is your home and you have rights!

If the disruption is going to be as a PP has outlined, by rights your LL should pay for alternative accommodation. Plastering is very messy let alone anything else.

Be co-operative but your LL cant just make arrangements or enter your home without your prior permission. Look up your rights on the Shelter web site.

Prepare yourself and your possessions (boxed up?) if you decide to stay whilst work’s ongoing given it seems as if your landlord is spending some £££ to make life more comfortable for you?
I hope all goes well.

skinhelprequired1 · 11/02/2024 20:27

MinervatheGreat · 11/02/2024 17:33

I am a Landlord:

Communicate in depth with your Landlord and if possible, the contractors, well in advance. Both parties must “manage your expectation” and definitely not bull doze into your home.

Your LL may own the house but it is your home and you have rights!

If the disruption is going to be as a PP has outlined, by rights your LL should pay for alternative accommodation. Plastering is very messy let alone anything else.

Be co-operative but your LL cant just make arrangements or enter your home without your prior permission. Look up your rights on the Shelter web site.

Prepare yourself and your possessions (boxed up?) if you decide to stay whilst work’s ongoing given it seems as if your landlord is spending some £££ to make life more comfortable for you?
I hope all goes well.

Thank you @MinervatheGreat it is all really helpful what you have said (I will you were my LL!) - the landlord has said it would't be disruptive but I do get the feeling that is because they don't want to pay for us to have alternative accommodation. The closer it gets to happening, the more concerned I am.

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