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Can a painter claim against your house insurance?
Hi all, I am looking to get a painter in to paint the outside of my house. Someone has told me to make sure to get one who has their own insurance, as in the event of an accident or damage to property, they (or others affected) can claim off your house insurance. Does anyone know if this is true. Of course I'll be hiring…
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How much to pay for cleaning guttering?
How much is a good rate to pay for cleaning out gutter, fascia & soffit ? We have always done it ourselves, but it just takes so long to do. Just wondered what the going rate is?
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Fence Painting
Been using a Ronseal Paint Sprayer really quick impressed until it drips onto the concrete gravel boards and some splashes on the concrete post have been using newspaper. Has anyone else experienced the same problems however i think it will be wise to invest in some concrete paint can someone recommend a good brand or is…
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inconsiderate neighbors
ok I have terrace house my neighbors have to go though my garden to put the bins out my house is next to the entry. I dont know who it is but they always leave all the gates open. three days ago my 12month old son went out in the garden I found him 5mins later in next doors garden he could of easily gone though the entry…
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shower not working
Hi, My Mira Sport shower is not heating the water. The overheat light comes on, I have looked online and it looks like it is a thermstat cut out switch that isn't working. Do I need a plumber or an electrician for this job. Thanks
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Recommend a boiler for 1930's 3 bed semi please
As above guys, we are replacing our back boiler with a new combi boiler? Are any large 'makes' offering extended warranty's at prsent, are there any specific makes to consider or avoid? I'm guessing WB, Vaillant and GlowWorm are all worth considering? Any guide prices for boiler/+fitting? We have a single bathroom upstairs…
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How much would I expect to pay??
How much should I expect to pay I am currently renovating my house ready for the birth of my first child in November. I am trying to get quotes for the tiling of the kitchen floor approx 6-8m2, the bathroom floor to ceiling approx 6m2 with average ceiling height, and a small porch at the bottom of the stairs about 1.5cm2.…
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Any Washing Machine Repairers on here?? Need to find a part....
Hi just thought I'd ask if there are any Washing Machine Repair People on here.... I need to source a part for an old machine. I have a Hotpoint Aquarius Washer Dryer WD31 and the timer switch is faulty. I need a new part number 1622HP and can't source one anywhere as it's an old machine. Does anyone out there repair…
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New roof
Hi there, We are entertaining the idea of extending our 3 bed bungalow up the way. For this we would require a brand new roof as the pitch on the current one is too low. As a very rough idea can anyone give us an idea of cost? We would also require new fascia, as the current wooden one is done. I don't think we could reuse…
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Any experience of John Lewis, the department stores kitchens?
I'm in the market for a new kitchen, I like john Lewis reputation of customer service so wonder what their kitchens are like. They charge £50, refundable if you buy, for planning, I'm reluctant to do that without knowing the rough cost of the kitchen as it may be well beyond my budget. Anyone any idea of what they cost,…
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Roll top bath with whirlpool features
Does any one know of any roll top (free standing) baths with whirlpool features, I.e air jets? Can find one anywhere. Thankyou
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Who can insulate a dormer bedroom?
Hi We live in a 1960's chalet bungalow with two bedrooms in the 'dormer' part upstairs which, last winter, were unbearably cold! I was even wearing a woolly hat and dressing gown in bed - the heating had been on up until 10 mins before going to bed! Apparently, the flat roof of the dormer and the side walls (which stick…
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Comments on Roof Coatings Required
We have been pestered by people knocking at our door to do roof coatings. They never give you a price but want to make an appointment for a surveyor (salesman) to come and see you and they always insist that your wife is present. This smells of the old double glazing scams where they start at £10K and then work their way…
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New kitchen
Hi I am currently on the market for a new kitchen, German from what I can gather thus far, just wondered if anyone had any dealings with the following companies? w w w.liebekuchen.co.uk -> a.k.a richard simon w w w.kitchensolutionskent.co.uk w w w.kdcuk.co.uk Can anyone recommend a good company in London and SE that supply…
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Plasterboard help
Is it OK to replace a small area of 9mm plasterboard with 12mm board before skimming, or will the difference in thickness be a problem for the plasterer? I need to replace a strip about 30cm high directly below the ceiling that was applied wonky, which really annoys me. I have plenty of 12mm board but no 9mm, hence the…
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Carpet Cleaning
Desperately need carpets cleaned. Has anybody any experience of the Rug Doctor machines you get in shops such as B and Q and Morrisons? or any reccommendations of carpet cleaning macines would be appreciated. Would like to attempt myself rather than pay hundreds for somebody else to do it.
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drinking system
Has anyone got one of these, filters last 6 months and cheap to replace, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Water-Gem-Inline-Drinking-system-Tap1-Long-Reach-/170901667253?_trksid=p4340.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29%26meid%3D1993872432464896091%26pid%3D100009%26prg%3D1013%26rk%3D3%26 been using…
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Stop !!!! issue.
Not a problem, not a rant, but just a topic to show how a plumber can have issues pricing a simple job. I'm not a plumber. But I can do most stuff with few issues. Today at my aging mothers house I went to fix the extractor fan and fit a new syphon and handle to the WC. No big deal, £25 for all the extractor parts and £9…
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My vokera excell 80sp needs replaced
Hi I wonder if anyone can advise me of the new boilers to replace above as Ive been informed you cant just replace one combi boiler with another now as you require the new "energy efficient" condensing boiler. I am a bit puzzled as I only want another combi but have been informed I may need new pipework to connect to the…
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Warped Wooden Floor
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