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[Text removed by MSE Forum Team] Structural Engineer Bad Costly Advice
I was having an extension built; done by a builder who is a member of the Federation of Master Builders. Overall his work was very good. We wanted to enlarge the opening from both the dining room and kitchen to the new extension. Our builder recommended we get a structural engineer to design and calculate the required…
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Plug socket going off
Hi, I have two double plug sockets that I use for Vacuming it sometimes goes off if I move the wire, I also use it for my hairdryer and it goes sometimes goes off when using it. Both sockets are on the same wall. I will get an electrician in, I just wanted an idea of what it might cost and if it is a big job or not. Thanks
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gas leak ?
we have a room downstairs that has a peculiar smell thats been there for several months but I havent been able to fathom it. its a kind of musty smell but there is no damp. We're clearing out the room so there is no furniture to make a smell. you have to keep the door shut for a few hours for the smell to 'concentrate' to…
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Diy- kitchens - annything an amature should know
After lots of advice and looking at old threads I've decided to go with a diy-kitchen.co.uk . and get it fitted myself - Is there anything I should be careful about as a 1st time online buyer of kitchens ?
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Warmsure Dodgy Pipe fitting
Hi Warmsure fitted one of this Icos Boilers in the kitchen about 2 years ago. I've had a small pool of water on the kitchen surface but assumed it was rainwater coming in through the flu on the wall outside. Only recently, I climbed up and had a look above the boiler. There is water dripping from a join in the water pipe…
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Gas smell - Not GAS!!
Hello, We've been having a smell of gas in our cellar for the past few weeks which comes and goes on a daily basis. The gas board have been out and although they have been getting readings they say they have tested it and it's not their gas. They have advised us to contact environmental health as it's sewer gas! The…
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Firedoor between garage and house?
My house has a garage built onto the side of the house which has a door at the back which opens into the downstairs toilet and utility room. There's also a door from there into the kitchen. Both the door from the garage and the one into the kitchen are wood. Up to now I haven't put the car in the garage but may soon be.…
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Old Immersion Heater - Take to scrap dealer ?
Good Morning, I'm due to get a new boiler fitted in my house, and as such the old immersion heater, cold water tank and assorted piping shall be removed. Now, I'm thinking that the immersion tank will be worth a bit of money ? So is it worth telling the boiler installer that Ill keep the boiler and then take it down to the…
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unused materials are they mine?
Question, if I am paying the tradesman to supply and fit, if there are any materials left over are they mine? I ask as the wood floor I am having fitted, in the breakdown I was quoted 42 square metres. I've been keeping check on how many packs have been brought in each day and used and it's only been 36 square metres of…
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Glow Worm flue/fan problem help please.
Above pic shows where 90 degree flue pipe has moved away from fan outlet on top of Glow Worm Compact E75 combi boiler causing the engineer to condemn the installation and switch off gas supply. Engineer now preparing a quote to replace both fan and 90 degree pipe plus (possibly) a further length of outlet pipe. As the 90…
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Garden / Decking Lights -
Hi there, hoping someone may be able to help me. I am looking for the light boxes in this picture I have googled everything from light box, to garden lighting etc but no joy. Any ideas ?
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Who should i ask
I had a new double glazed door fitted by a house hold name company ,it has been fitted 3 times ,still the seal does not meet the door ,i live on my own [lady] they now say it is fitted the best they can [it is not] i have not payed them .they want me to get a independent to look at the door .who would i ask [another double…
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Loft conversion with a neighbour
Are there considerable benefits (including financial) to getting a loft conversion done at the same time as your neighbour - semi detached house. Thanks.
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Glazing quotes Tyneside
Casement windows: Top opening 1100 x 1800 x2 (toughened glass required as under 800mm from ground) 1050 x1750 x2 Side opening 1250 x 1050 x2 Front door with fan light above Back door We have had 3 companies visit to look at sizes and give quotes. All have quoted A rated windows with gas etc. I can’t remember the stated…
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can i use this downlighter inside shower cubicle?
as the title says or do i have to buy a special 1 for inside the shower? http://www.screwfix.com/p/robus-fixed-round-mains-voltage-bathroom-downlight-polished-chrome-240v/22455 cheers scott
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Horizontally striped walls
I have a picture in my mind of how I want my lounge, which includes horizontally striped walls in beige/cream/lemon. I've seen this sort of thing before in mags and wondered if they're painted on, or papered. Anyone advise, please? tia
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which fuse do I need
Going on from a previous thread here is a picture of 2 fuses. the left one is the fuse in my box a 5 amp light fuse. Im swapping them over for up to date breakers until I can afford to do the complete board. On the right is a fuse I bought from screwfix but the 'prongs' and not the same. Im looking to change them again but…
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No water from outside tap
Tap was working before winter, but now there is just a trickle of water. It was left with the hosepipe attached and not drained over winter - I suspect this wasn't a great idea :o . I can take the top right off the tap without getting soaked - surely this isn't right. Any ideas how I can get it working again. TIA
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Direct Response £3600 alarm
Blimey, not sure where to start here. (There are a couple of questions at the end). An elderley neighbour has just bought a Direct Response alarm. She was cold called on Friday 1st and the alarm was installed on Sat 2nd May. Fitting, installation et al was about £600 (includes smoke detector and external monitoring…
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loft insulation
£10 seems about the price at the moment, anyone seen any offers. only want 5 rolls to top up.
