A Note to Whoever Is About to Light the First Fire in a Listed House
Before the first fire of winter in a listed house, have the chimney swept and checked. Fitting a stove or liner is different work, with its own rules.
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Repair and Maintenance
If the Windows of My Listed House Were Draughty: What I Would Do Before Winter
Draughty windows in a listed house? Start with repair and draught-proofing, then secondary glazing. Councils differ on consent, so ask yours first.
Can I repoint my listed building without consent? How we decide
Do you need listed building consent to repoint? Small like-for-like patches often don't; changing the mortar, joint style or a whole wall can. How we decide.
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