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plumbing quotes
If a plumbing company advertises no call out fees or hidden costs, should I have to pay £106 for someone to spend 10 mins in my house and tell me whats wrong and how much its gonna cost
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Blocked condensation pipe
Hello, I'm a bit confused about the options so would appreciate any advice. Had a plumber over since my boiler had stopped, he cleaned it up since there was a lot of dirt all over it, especially the S trap that was completely blocked. That made the boiler work for about a week, but then it stopped again. He checked and saw…
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Neighbour's Wall is going to flood me.
Hi, Newbie here, please be gentle ;) Looking for a little advice if anyone can help. I live in a row of 5 1800's terraced houses next to a busy A road. I am second in the row and I and my neighbors to the left have block paved drives which slope downwards from the pavement towards the front of our houses. The neighbor to…
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Help with tap not working!! :-(
Hi everyone I'm single, female and live alone, but still willing to have a go at DIY. Problem is i have a kitchen tap that has stopped working. I've watched vids on you tube on how to change the washer, etc, but the problem is that i can't get as far as checking the washer.....because the levers under the taps that are…
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Cooker Hood Wiring
Hi Guys, Just looking for a little help. My cooker extract stopped working at the begining of the year, no idea why there is no light and no fan. I changed the fuse in the white box that is ontop of my cupboards that the wiring runs into but that didn't fix it. The wire from the box goes upwards into my wall. I had a look…
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wireless thermostat?
i've recently moved into a flat that has radiators with adjustable heating controls (trv?) in all rooms apart from the kitchen and bathroom. bathroom has a rad without a control on it. i have a wireless thermostat linked to the boiler that controls the heating temp. what is the best place for this wireless thermostat? if i…
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Shower extractor - condensation/water collecting in flexible ducting
Moved to a property which has extractors above each shower. They have separate fans and flexible pipes. The pipes exit on the roof with a vertical distance of not more than 2 ft with about a 1 ft of pipe to fan outlet. Fan inlet to shower vent is about 1 ft of flexi pipe. Last year noticed water collecting inside pipe…
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Low water pressure in Bolier only after turning on heating
Hello, We have Worcester combi boiler in our house. I had service done about 6 months ago and everything was normal. During the summer we never turned on heating but I turned on heating about few days ago and then I saw low water pressure (bar on pressure gauge was at 0)..so i turned on the tap/hose and pressure gauge was…
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Electrical wiring - is it safe?
A couple of halogen bulbs (out of four) have gone out in my bathroom. I thought it would be just a case of replacing the bulbs, but they do not work. I had a look in the loft out of curiosity to see if anything was amiss. I peeled back the loft insulation that was installed last year and was met by the wiring shown in the…
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Repainting damaged front door
I need to repaint our front door (currently white, want to repaint white). There is some damage on the frame (approx 60mm * 25 mm) where the paint has completely come away, and the wood beneath is exposed and starting to rot/flake off :( I'm trying to make a plan to resolve this before it gets worse, and was hoping for…
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Two Storey Extension
Plans not through yet but i am interested in anyone else's rough idea on price for building a shell for myself to complete ? It will be two storey with tiled roof on the gable end 7metres long and 4 metres out, matching brick and block walls. From the north east (tyne and wear)
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Ever Fallen in Love with Something You Shouldn't Have...? :/
Hi everyone We're still selling our house but things are hotting up as we've changed agents, thanks to the advice on here :money: I've seen a house that I've absolutely fallen for, and so rational behaviour/thought is out of the window (hence me seeking advice from people who don't have the rose tinted specs on!). It's…
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Washing Machine Advice
Firstly, sorry if this is the wrong forum i considered it the most appropriate. I in the process of buying my first house and need a washing machine as a priority. Having never brought one before i'd appreciate some advice, dont want to spend silly amounts >500, but i want something that has a greater chance of standing…
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Need a new kitchen, help + advice required, Wickes/Ikea/B+Q ?
Hey guys, Looking for any help+advice with getting a new kitchen :) Really liked the look of the high gloss ones in both Ikea and B+Q, B+Q however had a lvoely looking "plum" coloured one. Are the cooke and Lewis units any good?
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Electricians advice required please?
Hi, I am about to start a garage conversion where I require an electrician to fit 6 downlights, 4 double sockets and smoke alarm to mains/existing alarms. Pretty straightforward and I have a relative who is prepared to do the work. For the building warrant I will need the work to be signed off. Can anyone tell me if I can…
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Rotating Washing Lines
Are rotating washing lines any good? I have always used a washing line. However, due to extension works being done in our garden in the next couple of weeks, my space for hanging washing on the line is getting less and less so I am considering a rotating washing line. Are they any good? Does washing dry well on them? What…
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Rotten joists - cost of fixing??
Hi all, We've recently bought our first house and are in the process of decorating and generally sorting it out. Yesterday, we were up in the loft and have discovered a hole in the felt which is letting water in when it rains, and consequently (it seems), 2 of the joists are totally rotten. We've also got 1 with woodworm I…
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Surveyor or Structural Engineer ?
I'm in the process of buying on a house, my first, and would like advice on whether I opt for a building survey (full structural survey) or get a Structural Engineer to report on it instead ? Both me and seller don't have a chain, and I'll be using my inheritance to buy a small 1930s end-of terrace house. I won't have a…
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Painter coming in needing advice
Hi All, Bit of Advice really I'm home alone at the moment, I may be 23 but we have a painter coming in tomorrow to do the kitchen celing he says it will be an all day job, but at 12pm i have a job interview up london what can i do with the painter being in? As i'm a bit worried that something might go missing. Neil
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Laminate Flooring - cost for someone to install - how much?
Hi all, I am asking around for a few quotes on fitting laminate flooring for me. Living Room 710x345 - 24.495 sqm Conservatory 300x310 - 9.3 sqm Dining Room 315x350 - 11.025 sqm Master Bedroom 410x380 - 15.58 sqm Dressing Room 270x370 - 9.99 sqm Study Room 325x350 - 11.375 sqm I'll have ordered the laminate flooring,…
