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New boiler sizing
I'm replacing an ageing Worcester Greenstar 37CDi and just trying to work out what size and make of model I should get. It's a relatively small, 3 bed semi with one bath and mixer shower (not separate). For heating I think my old boiler is probably a bit overkill but I measured my mains water and it's around 15l per minute…
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Builder charging for patio and steps
We've just had an extension built and the builders smashed up the patio and steps to the garden when they brought the machinery in to dig the footings. They are now asking for £1100 to relay the patio and steps. Are they correct in charging for this or should they put the garden back as it was at their own cost?
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Is this a fair quote for a porch build?
Hi all I have a delapidated side porch which I want replaced. A very slightly larger footprint (only by 2 square metres!). What I currently have: My dodgy photoshop mockup of what I would like (this is obviously very rough! But gives an idea): Floorplan (things have change slightly since I did this, but it gives an idea of…
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Hoping to refresh my small 50 sq feet kitchen
The kitchen in my 1 bed flat needs some TLC!! It's a compact 50 sq ft area, L-shape layout I think. Will send some photos. So mixture of cabinets & 1 set of deep drawers on the left hand side & a corner space. There's a rear aspect double-glazed window above the sink & some more cabinets under the sink & to the right. The…
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Relaying edge to patio - what do I need to check.
I’ve had a quote to repair a patio. I’m near London so prices are expensive, but I’d appreciate any guidance on the things I should check out before agreeing to the work. There a cement area at the top that has a ‘pot hole’ at the edge of it. The first task is fill the hole and secure the existing borders. Then there is…
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Megaflow problem - is it thermostat?
I have had an intermittent problem with my hot water which is now no longer intermittent! I have a megaflow system - what happens is that when the hot water is switched on, the boiler fires up but then shuts down after about a minute. This is a probem restcited to the hot water, as central heating seems to work fine. I…
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Is it possible/cost effective to insulate a prefab garage to use as a workshop?
I'm not very knowledgeable, so forgive me if I struggle to explain or use the wrong terms I am hoping to move into a house with a large (18 by 30ish) prefab garage with a corrugated roof (which I understand is not asbestos) I am considering converting this into a workshop (fabric/sewing) alongside the normal garage crap…
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Larger Garage
We have a single garage - a concrete Comptons 21 feet by 7 feet approx. Would it be possible to extend it, width-wise to make it a double size retaining both side walls with a new double door – no idea what the roof would need (its an Apex) – it is fine, length-wise. We have the space and just need the concrete base…
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UFH in old house
I have asked the question before, and Doozergirl came back with pretty definite answer. However, the project is getting close, and I wanted to check. Has anything changed? I am looking at heating options for my 1926 house (CWI, suspended wood floor with 100mm pir, currently rads), as I am having an extension built to…
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Dents in canned food
So I was making some dinner tonight and went to open a can of beans and the missus said we can't use it because it's dented. Now im cautious about food safety but I've never thought about this kind of dent being an issue? I understand severely dented tins breaking seals etc but I kind of laughed it off. Obviously I ate it…
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Drill won't change speed.
I have what is essentially a brand new Bosch drill which is stuck on speed one. The speed selector switch moves freely and feels normal however the speed doesn't change. Can someone suggest what this issue may be and can I get spare parts for it? Tia
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New Windows - clean from inside?
Hey everyone, We need to replace the windows at the front of the house and the back upstairs only. I seem to remember seeing some windows on social media (some cleaning tips type thing) where you could open the window sort of the other way! - so the outside facing part opened into your room - allowing you to clean it. With…
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Being asked for 50% deposit before any work is done
I’ve accepted a quote to totally renew my Conservatory which is an eye watering 15 K from a local firm that seems to have a decent reputation (although yet to find anyone who they’ve done a conservatory for) Having very badly burned by a local builder previously I am very much more careful and they say the job will be…
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Building extension "sign off" query
Hi Folks. Way back in 2008 we had a 2 storey extension approved and work started. Along the way we had all the work signed off and approved, up to the last final sign off. The issue was highlighted that we needed a fire wall and door leading from our new extension into our new conservatory, something that we missed on the…
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Do I need an Interior Designer ?
I’m in the process of buying a bungalow . It does have a fairly new extension built on the back approx 20 x 23 ft . It’s a combined kitchen, lounge and diner . All done within the last 3-4 years so kitchen fairly new . I’m not keen on the layout as the kitchen is just one row of units and fitted appliances along one wall…
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Garador springs - how to tension?
These are the tension type springs, not torsion. I retensioned my own a year ago, and it was terrifying - I couldn't pull it up by hand, so used a trolley jack and a stick to do this. I must be a wimp these days, as I know I did tension them by hand when I fitted the door 15 years ago - they had fabric straps on them that…
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Rough quote for new driveway
I am looking to buy a house but it’s on a busy road and will need a drive way putting in. A few of the neighbours have already done it. I have attached pictures so you can see and an AI photo of what it might look like once done - the front garden is elevated and would need excavating and a retaining wall put in. The stair…
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Windows and Doors Classic
Hello What are the rough prices people have and for Windows and Doors? We've had the classic £23,500 down to £12,000 within a couple of phone calls for 6 new units (one is a bay) and two new UPVC doors. Very subjective but is this a relatively okay deal?
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Floor timber joists and no ventilation
Hello all, I am putting a new floor in my garage. There will be 4 * 2 joists over double layer of 1200 gauge DPM to make the floor sturdy and 75 mm of insulation in between them. T&G board over top of it and laminate flooring. I understand the risk of timber rotting without ventilation, but how worried should i be. How bad…
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Energy department scam call
15th April. Unsolicited call (despite being registered with TPS). Wouldn't answer challenge as to why he called me. Went on and on, taking over me, about our fibreglass insulation being dangerous! Rubbish! Scam call indeed. I didn't wait to hear it all. Better things to do. Be warned. This is nothing to do with Government…
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