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new front porch.
I know that if a new porch we are thinking of having is 3sqm or under then the existing front door has to stay where it is. But if the porch is over 3 sqm (just) then can we take the existing d/g door, put it on the porch and fit a new ordinary door to where the old door has come out of. Thanks.
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Extension for disabled parent
I am struggling to source any information / help ref building an extension or annexe for my wife's disabled parents. Can anyone offer any help or highlight any websites which will provide information? I am particually interested in help with design & a planning visit to site to get an indication of what we may be allowed…
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Any ambient tempreture restriction on putting a combi boiler in a garage
Hi, Im looking to get a Worcester Bosch 30CDi boiler fitted as the one I have now is in a very inconvenient location. I was hoping to have the boiler fitted in the garage that joins onto the house ( boiler will be mounted against the adjoining wall with the house) with a vertical flue. Obviously a garage can get a bit…
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Internal manhole not in regs and drainage problems
I am trying to sell my property and recently discovered an internal manhole in the basement which was turned into a playroom bathroom and kitchen in the mid/late 90's. The house was converted to two flats mid 70's and the manhole was there then. I have now been told the manhole is not within regs and the reason we…
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Fitting new blind on ceiling
Got new double glazing window in the kitchen and the only way I could fit the blind is top fixing on the ceiling. The ceiling is plasterboard and there is nothing to support the bracket. Pl can anybody advise what option there is? Thanks
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Anglian doors and windows quote
Hi ,,,Last week I had a quote from an anglian sales man for a French door, kitchen window 180x90 cm ,a Holloway door with side panel , bathroom window 90x60cm and a window 210x120 ,,all together will cost 3800 pounds .. The sales man was bushy and I had to sign with them,, but have a week to cancel if not happy .. I do not…
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Where can i buy zinc valleys for roofing??
Where can i buy zinc valleys for roofing??
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Bath won't stay sealed
Had a new bath fitted four years ago. It has needed resealing fairly frequently snce. As after a cuple of months the bath 'sinks' leaving a gap beween the bath and tiles. In Feb this year we hired a local plumber who said it had been incorrectly fitted. So battoned plywood underneath to keep it in place. However, three…
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Plumbing Problem
Need to replace washer in tap but have found main stop tap is not turning the water off.
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Whole house needs sorting.
I moved into hubby's house when we married fourteen years ago. Due to elderly parents/helping with childcare of DGC nothing has been done to the house apart from the kitchen/downstairs cloakroom and bathroom being painted years ago. It is now time get the house how I want it - hubby is fine about this. I just don't know…
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Call from DRS Alarms (Direct Response)
I've just had a cold call about a Home Alarm System. 'Of course' they claimed it wasn't a 'sales call', and went on to explain they had agreement from local Police Force etc. etc.. They were offering a free Security system (worth £999?) but would cost £299 to fit. They also claimed direct connection to local Police Station…
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Toilet Troubles
Evening all. Hoping someone can give me some quick guidence on an issue I've got with the toilet. I've got an impulse top flush toilet which has been fine for the last 3 years. Tonight however when we flushed it, the tank was refilling but water was still coming out into the bowl. I lifted the cistern lid and found that…
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Transition strip, tiles to carpet.
I've just done my bathroom update, new 6mm tile backer boards, underfloor heating, 10mm tiled floor. Problem now is the tiled floor of bathroom is about 24mm above the carpeted landing, it doesnt really look too bad as the landing carpet/underlay is quite thick anyway, but the old transition strip wont fit and a couple of…
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Insulating above suspended ceiling
Me again but not about bathrooms this time;) We have an 80's suspended ceiling in our kitchen with around 2ft of space above it. Kitchen is always blumming freezing so just thought can we insulate it with the bog standard rolls of insulation? Thought it could also be a nice job for DH as he's making me wait for the…
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Scratches on new double glazing
We've just had new double glazing put in and have found lots of scratches on some of the panes of glass. Spoke to he company about this and they said that some scratches are allowed. I asked them if they would be happy in showing potential customers the windows and the MD told me that we were being too fussy. As far as im…
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Dirty Water in Radiators after Flush
Hi all! We've had work on going in our attempt to revamp the house we bought two months ago. Part of this included having CH system flushed, radiators bled, refilled and balanced. The reason we needed this done was because at random points in the day/night one/some of them would start knocking/banging/sounding like a motor…
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insulation grants
hi i have had a leaflet through from keepwarm.co.uk about home insulation does anyone know anything about this company?
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Courtesy Fire Door
Hi, We have received a quote for our courtesy door to the garage and it is 750 pounds, fully fitted, including VAT. It is an internal PVCu Fire Door. Does this sound about right? Thanks.
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Legality of interest charges of decorating work
Hi Folks Hoping for some quick advice on this one. Just had a decorating firm in to do some work following a leak from upstairs flat. The work was all ok, and they've now sent the invoice of just over £1,000 Our block of flats is run through a management agency for all insurance jobs. They've said that their next cheque…
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what is this called? its a shower part
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