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advice please on roof repairs
i know its difficult to say but can someone give mme a very rough cost of the following jobs in a 2 bed bungalow. 1. replacing ridge tiles, 2. replacing roof valleys. 3 putting in air bricks for wooden flooring. 4. disposal of asbestos corrugated roof from garage. thanks for help
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Mossy roof
My house has a really mossy roof on one side, curiously it's not a north facing roof more easterly but there is a field and some trees on that side of the house, I don't know if that has anything to do with it. Is it OK to go up on a ladder and scrape it off or should I just leave it alone. I have looked at the other roof…
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bathroom suite help,no taps,front panel
I need some info need a new bathroom suite,well i was looking at one today that somone purchased but did not end up using its still got it wrapping on it,it includes a corner bath,sink and toilet,its cheap i think on what i have seen in diy stores etc. And they told me the price they paid for it new,which i do beleive as…
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Paquet flooring
just seen this stuff and wondered if anyone had any thoughts on it? http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=20001&langId=-1&catalogId=10701&productId=733852 If done right we wondered if it will look good? looking to get hall and lounge done in a house we want to sell on. Do you think the…
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'making good' a wall when dado removed?
hi there, i will shortly be decorating the living/dining room, and am considering doing away with the dado that is fixed with no nails. i'm sure this will make a mess wnen pulled off the wall even if it only pulls off the paint. question is, has anyone had any success repairing this damage to a good standard?, is it harder…
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Painting Metal Frame Chairs
I bought some beautiful modern style, foldable chairs from the boot sale on Sunday. They are slightly rusty on the metal frame part, some worse in parts than others. However, I have managed to clean them as best I can with some Astonish, which has lessened the rusty areas, however now I want to try and paint them to…
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Restoring a hallstand
I was given an old hallstand (1920's or 1930's I'm not sure which) by my neighbour. It was covered in years of dust so I gave it a quick wash and apart from a couple of white marks it's in brilliant condition. Is there anything I can do to bring up the colour of the wood on these white patches. When you run a damp finger…
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Back Boiler
I have just moved into a flat where there is a hideous wall mounted gas fire. I have now established that this is the front of a back boiler. Am I right in thinking I unable to remove the gas fire. And if I wanted to replace it I would have to replace the whole back boiler system. If I did how much would this set me back…
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damp walls
Hi I am looking for some advice re damp on internal walls, the damp was caused by slipped tiles on my roof which has been repaired we let the walls dry out (we thought) and papered them but today I have noticed that the damp is coming through onto the paper and it is covered in black and white mould. Should I have done…
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Porto toilet spares
I bought a Porto toilet from B&Q a few years ago. The push buttons that operate the flush and the threaded component that they sit on top of are made from cheap & nasty plastic and have now broken. B&Q advise that they can only get me the entire cistern flush system and considerable expense. I have failed to locate the…
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what size boiler needed
Will soon be needing a new boiler for my house but i am unsure what size to go for,the house is a 4 bed detached with cavity wall insulation, insulated loft, gas central heating and a en-suite shower and seperate bathroom running off a potterton prima 30b boiler and a mk2 boilermate. British gas tell me the boiler output…
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Draught Excluders?
In my hallway it's always cold, i'm sure it's to do with my front door. What is the best draught excluder to get? My front door is steal so the type you screw onto the door may not be good enough.
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Where to buy a hob lid thingymajig?
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angled plug sockets
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20 inch tv with freeview
Need to find the above for my son, any one recommend a good tv (hd) with freeview incorporated? Maybe would go slightly larger, I think he wants to spend between £300 and £350. Thank you!!
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Underflooring Heating make and prices?
Hi We are currently having a conservatory built. We have decided to go for underfloor heating out there because it nis going to be a playroom. On that basis we don't want a tiled floor, so we are looking at either laminate, wood or vinyl flooring. We are looking for an electric underfloor system that can be used under…
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Cooker cable
My new cooker came with a cable attached to it to wire in to the cooker circuit. The cable will reach the outlet but it's a bit short and I wanted a longer cable. The cable supplied is a flexible 6mm cable. I went to my local electrical factors and they said they didn't sell cable like that. Next I went to B&Q and the…
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Long Shot! Can you recommend uPVC double glazing firm in Coalville, Leics?
I desperately need to upgrade my front door in my Victorian mid-terrace. Thought about buying the door and frame from Wickes but I have that annoying window panel above the door. Don't think Wickes can help me out. I know it's a long shot, but can anyone recommend a reputable firm in Coalville, Leicestershire? Many thanks…
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Slate floor tiles
Hi I'm thinking about getting slate tiles fitted in the kitchen and conservatory floor. What's the general view to MSer's who've considered or have them? Are they hard wearing? Any tips or would you recommend other natural stone floor tiles? thanks in advance for any replys!
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Boiler Serviced? Double Sockets?
Hi, please excude my ignorance buit ...I have just brought my first place, yippee!!! I am slightly concerned the boiler hasnt been services for a few years therefore I am going to get it service now...how much do you think this normally would cost??? I also need to double up the sockets in the kithcen, can I do this myself…
