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CCTV drain survey by camera prices ?
What is the current price of a cctv drain survey by camera for a house ? How is the system accessed when there is no man hole cover and no access cap on the soil stack, just a few drain grids into clay pipe ? Contributions only from personal or professional experience please.
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Confused about building reg requirements for new sash windows
Hi, We recently had our old wooden sash windows replaced with new double glazed wooden sash windows. I'm a bit confused as we have been told by a few people now that if you replace the windows in a house now, the glass and windows themselves need building regulation approval and have to be of a certain standard. Apparantly…
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over 60's discount
How do I start a campaign to persuade Wickes that an over 60's discount card is a good idea? Both B and Q and Focus already do one.
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Supply only kitchen
Hi has anyone ever gone down this route? We had a quote for a pretty basic kitchen and then found exactly the same kitchen through a website (paintedwoodenkitchens.co.uk) and got a quote for around £3000 with fitting and over £5000 on a supply only. Any experiences or do's/don'ts? anyone used this site? Many thanks
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Will a normal king size mattress fit an ikea bed?
Like this bed to match the furniture I have but not sure if the mattress I have which is king size will fit it? http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/S09887636 Current mattress is: 203 length x 152cm width Assuming if we get the 160cm x 200cm this will fit but poss have a slight gap? does say adjustable but not sure…
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Which boiler is best Alpha, Veissman or Remeha?
I have just purchased a house which needs central heating putting in. I have had quotes off 6 different plumbers and managed to cut there quotes down so we are considering three of them but they all suggest different boilers. They are all quoting a similar price and have all either been recommended to me or i know them so…
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Plumbing question
Background.... Top (7th I think) floor flat, electric heating, cold storage tank inside flat supplies hot water storage tank, poor mains pressure, mains cold water to kitchen. Electric shower over bath is good, has own integrated pump. Pressure of both hot and cold water in kitchen is very poor, as a result the washing…
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Ensuite possibility?
I am looking at a potential property. It is a semi detached cottage type dwelling with a loft conversion with 2 bedrooms upstairs. Unfortunately the bathroom, toilet and shower are all down stairs and the 2 biggest bedrooms are upstairs. I was thinking of posibility when viewing it again to measure up the potential of an…
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Rendering top flat in three story building
I am in the process of buying a top floor flat in a three story, three flat building and I will need to repair or replace the render on the rear of the building. First of all I assume the walls are "shared" by the three different flat owners. However the render decay is much worse on the top of the building so getting the…
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Replacing an oven
I am considering purchasing a new oven (Zanussi ZOB580N) which will be an identical replacement for the built-in oven I already have, albeit 17 years more modern. However, the oven I am looking at, and many others it seems are not supplied with any wiring, to try to force people to use an electrician. I am not an…
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Bannisters, sanding and painting!!
Hi, I am looking for some invaluable tips to make the sanding and painting of my many bannister spindles MUCH easier, any tricks of the trade you would care to share?
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Solid wood work top - Not been looked after
Good morning all, its my first post in a long time (Yay me). I've just moved into a rented property which has lovely solid wood work tops in the kitchen. Sadly, the previous owners have not looked after them, it doesnt look like they've been oiled at all. There are a lot of stains and also a horrid black damp mark at the…
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Help moving out!
Hi, Not sure if there's already a thread for this but I couldn't find one.. if there is please point me in the right direction :) I'm moving out in March (problems at home, won't bore you with the details) and I was just wondering if there's any help out there financially for your first move? I'm sure there probably isn't…
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Recomendations for a consveratory supplier and fitter
Hi Has anybody had any experiences good or bad with the companies listed below Anglian home improvements Astraseal T & K I cannot find one single good review with Anglian We are looking at a 4x3 conservatory with a budget of £10k-£15K Thanks in advance
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Hillcourt Plasterers,Leeds
Has anyone used this company,i am thinking of asking them to quote for a job and if anyone who has used them puts me forward for a recommendation they will get £30 from the company.If you have then PM me and it's an easy £30 for you.
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House Rewire
Hi After how many years is it before it's recommended you have your house rewired?? In a earlier post I said I'm in the process of buying a property & the wiring seems to be ok at the moment but is about 45yrs old. The wiring is the PVC type but on the lighting circuit there's no earth wire & I don't think there's no earth…
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Bathroom Renovation
Oh well its started again........ Stocking up on tiles..... Sorting out electrics as well...... Getting there........ May be a bit of a mess but need to tidy things up........
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Bathroom Renovation
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Special Electrical Switch?
Me again, me and my garage heh. First thanks to everyone that has answered my questions. :T In the garage i want to install a electric shower as part of mini kitchen for hot water. Also just outside the garage i want a double outdoor socket for power tools etc. Electric shower (we dont have one in normal house so should be…
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Bathroom Mixer Tap Problem
Hiya I really hope someone can help me. Our bath mixer tap is not working. The hot water tap will not turn off so the boiler is on constantly and wasting water. We have now turned the water off. We do have a new tap to put on it. But because the bath is partly into the wall and the side panel is actually tiled we have to…
