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How much do uPVC doors cost?!
Has anyone recently had new uPVC doors fitted? I'd really like to know a rough figure so I can arrange some finance for home improvements. Yesterday I noticed that 2 of the hinges on my front door are cracked so it's basically hanging on by one hinge. I think the door must be at least 20 years old so rather than replacing…
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Garden wall removal pic added
Hi there is a wall running the length of a house, its between the driveway and the house as seen, the issue I have is its off a narrow one way road with it being to sharp a turn to get my van down the drive, What would be the easiest way with no large machinery, to trim the wall back so its back next to where the house…
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Cutting / sawing top off closeboard fence to reduce height?
We recently replaced the old dilapidated fencing in our garden (terraced house) with new closeboard / featherboard fencing. We let the neighbour know in advance and we erected it to the maximum height (6ft6) as advised by council because of a problem with another neighbour's pitbull coming in the garden. The neighbours…
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Fireplace flush hearth advice
Hi, I posted some time ago my progress with removing our fireplace surround. after successfully completing that I now need to tile the hearth. I want it flush with the laminate flooring and think it will be possible. You can see an image of how everything looks at the moment...http://www.clintonbeattie.com/images/photo.JPG…
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Bathroom Extractor Fan Help needed...
Hi Guys, I am just researching bathroom fans for our new bathroom and am confused. I was wondering if there was a website where I could buy components as none of the kits seem to have what I want which is: In shower light and fan Fan noise of 26db or less Extra fan over the bath Timer and maybe humidisat backdraft shutter…
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Best material for a heated towel rail?
Hi all, just looking for some advice :j I'm looking for an electric towel rail but the only ones I can find are chrome and I'm worried that they are likely to rust. Would stainless steel be a better option?
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Brick Mortar / Gaps / Sealing
Just had the felt flat roof redone as we thought it was leaking due to it's condition. Turns out we have gaps between the bricks & mortar which is letting the water in. The mortar is in good condition. Never crossed our minds to look at the brick due to previous roof condition. So, do I get the brick work re-pointed or…
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Squirrel/ mouse in loft - Please help
Hi all, We have heard lots of scurrying up in the loft space over the past 3 weeks...... eventually caught 1 mouse in mouse trap but the noise continued..... :mad: We then saw a squirrel enter the roof space and we chased squirrel out by banging on ceiling and sealed all holes.... We then set a trap and caught it this…
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Good sink brand?
Hi, I need to buy an undermount sink for my new kitchen, we currently have a Franke one and although I like this brand they don't do the size we want. Anyone can recommend a similar quality brand? Thanks!
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Planning permission for flats - No parking spaces?
Just a quick question! Theres a plot of land down the road from us that has been empty for decades. Back in 2008 someone applied for planning permission to build three houses on the land but it was rejected. The land recently sold at auction and now someone has applied for planning permission to put 3 flats on the land.…
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Security of garden sheds?
We missed out on a house we were going for this week by a matter of hours. Gutting as it had the extra of a garage. Other houses in our budget in this area don't have a garage but we'll be needing somewhere to store certain items - which would have to be a garden shed. I just wonder about the security of one. Short of…
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Replacing cooker
Just about to buy a new house, there taking the cooker on with them, so will need to purchase a replacement, Is it a case of buying one, then having a gas safe engineer to plumb it in? Does this need to be done is its an electric one to?
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Faulty electrics? Burning rubber smell
After some advice, mainly for neighbour I think. About half an hour ago I felt & heard a low vibrating noise. My first thought was that one of the neighbours was drilling a hole in the wall. After a couple of minutes it stopped but then started & stopped intermittently for a couple of minutes. At the same time though a…
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Dyson Energy Services
Anyone have any experience of this outfit? Had them in to survey for free loft insulation under the CSCO scheme. Surveyor turned up, checked the loft and said I could have it done. Then spent over an hour doing an EPC and floor plan of the house. He said I will be hearing from them by letter with the loft insulation being…
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leak from my home caused damage on downstairs flat
Hi folks i was wondering if i could get some help and advice from regulars on the board or anyone who has experience of such things. before contacting my home insurance company etc and getting involved in any meaningful dialogue with landlords i would like to try and find out my responsibilities and where i stand on a…
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Trade sales - when will next ones generally be?
Hi, I've mentioned in another thread that we are going to be renovating a property soon. Looking at the sites for kitchens, bathrooms, windows, etc they all have their summer sales on...ending soon (well before we will want to buy). When are the next 'round' of sales historically due to start? It's one of those where I…
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'Safety' socket covers DANGEROUS
'Safety' socket covers DANGEROUS There is a campaign in the electrical industry to warn people of the dangers of socket covers that are marketed by many companies as safety devices. The problem arises as these 'covers' are not sockets and they are not plugs and therefore don't comply to the relevant standard (BS1363) BS…
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Black stuff on cupboard wall....
Opened the cupboard to put a few things away and on the bottom wall (which is also on side of outside wall). I noticed that there was a black Almost coal like coating. When I ran my finger over it, I got a soot like covering. Put the dehumidifier in the cupboard and it has taken some of it away but it's still bad! What is…
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Average fee for a project manager?
Hi, We've bought a property that is in need of extensive renovation and it is our first time doing it. The intention is to live in a caravan on site while the major work is undertaken. It's in the next county to our current, so we don't know many trades. There are going to be a number of trades needed - roof, elec, plumb,…
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Raising a party wall
We live in a terraced house and our neighbour has put forward plans to build an extension. They have other members of their family on the street who have built similar extensions. Their plans state that the extension's side walls will not be visible as it will be built between the walls but I have a strong suspicion based…
