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Kier and Riverside
I am a resident of Riverside Housing Assoc. I thought I'd write to warn people of my atrocious experience with contractors Kier. On the 27 Feb, 2 weeks ago, renovation was started on my tiny bathroom, it is still only half complete. On three of those days (not including weekends) I waited in all day for no-one to turn up,…
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Loss of pressure and leaking boiler in new build house
I'm having lots of problems with my boiler and desperately need some advice. I bought a new build property in June 2014. Just after Christmas the boiler began losing pressure. It's a Potterton boiler. The E119 error code began appearing and I'd have no hot water or heating. I called the housing developer straight away as I…
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trade vs public prices
I am building an extension to my house and I am looking to pay for the labour and the building supplies separately, as I think I can haggle better than my builder! Can anyone advise me, is there really a big difference in the price a tradesman gets and what prices are available on say a internet only building supplier to…
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Which Pressure Washer ?
Recommendations, please folks, for a new pressure washer. I've had a Karcher for many years, which to be honest I've been very pleased with. Sadly it's finally given up the ghost. I know Karcher are a very well-known name, but I've also seen a lot of Nilfisk machines around which seem to get quite good reviews. Any…
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Tree cutting - who should pay?
(This is related to the thread I posted yesterday - "Squirrel problems") If tree branches are hanging over your garden, am I right in thinking that you are allowed to chop back (if owner diesn't do it for you first) and that you must return pruned items to owner or agree terms of disposal? If it requires the services of a…
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Replace battery in Black & Decker DustBuster?
On my 2nd DustBuster, my current 18v li-ion one replaced the last one where the battery became too weak after about 4 years. This newest one has only lasted only 2 years before suction has become poor due again I guess to a weakening battery. Well I once managed to take apart and replace the battery of a Tomtom sat nav…
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Back boiler removal/replacement with combi.
Hi, I'm in the process of purchasing a 1 bedroom flat in South London. It is a ex LA flat and has a back boiler. The boiler is operated by taking out the bottom panel of the fireplace. I've been to test this boiler with a friend just to make sure it does switch on (and it does as we can see the blue flame when following…
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Builder giving me the run around
I purchased a property almost a year ago and chose this builder to do do most of the work as he's done work for other family members too. He gave an estimate for the job. All fine. He came and re-roofed the house at the biginning of the last summer. He then disappeared for weeks to roof other properties before returning to…
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What is the ceiling wiring like in brand new houses?
Hi all, I am buying a new build which will be ready soon. I am trying to purchase some items beforehand to have ready for moving in. What are the ceiling wires like in a new build house? Is there a hole in the ceiling where the wires exit? The light I like has a 'bar' along the top, not a circular attachment. Any advice…
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Opinions please
Hi We bought our terraced house 3 years ago. The house next door was sold recently and has been bought as a buy to let, there are currently students living there who have just moved in. Today we were contacted by the Letting Agent of the propery next door on behalf of the owners, they have been advised by the surveyor that…
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Oil boiler problems
Hello in our property we have oil central heating and every so often the boiler fails to come in. If we go into the garage switch the power to the boiler off for a few seconds, then turn it on it works fine for a few days. Seems that resetting the electrics fixes the issue. So far I have tried a different programmer, and…
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Recommend a kitchen fitter in Manchester area
Can anyone recommend a Kitchen fitter in the Manchester area, for the fitting of a kitchen units, flooring and some tiling. Thanks in advance if anyone can recommend anyone.
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Choosing Radiators
For my Mums Annexe the proposed builder has suggested putting in two water filled electric radiators with thermostats at a cost of £360+ each. He says they will provide all the necessary heat and be cheap to run. There are two rooms ( both insulated ) one is approx 5mx5m and the other 5mx12m We currently have gas central…
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New fence with concrete posts
Hi all, I hope some one can help. I have had a quote to replace the fence panels in our garden and thought it was rather expensive... We currently have the old 4ft metal grid fence which requires removing and replaced with 13 x 6 ft panels with concrete posts. Would anyone know a rough costs for this sort of work to be…
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Choosing an Induction Hob
I've been doing some research on this and I have a question. I've read that some Induction hobs come with Ceramic Glass, which I believe was first designed to suit 'Ceramic Hobs', which have a heating coil below (or maybe a halogen lamp). So, am I right in thinking that you can get Induction hobs that have Ceramic Glass…
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Squirrel problems
Not sure if this is the right place, but here goes! Squirrels have gained access to my daughter's loft via trees on adjacent local authority-maintained land. She's already forked out £700+ to have damage repaired whist contacting the local council about pruning their trees back. Local council pest control set a trap in…
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Soakaway?
Hi my DD is just in the process of buying a new build house. We noticed that the guttering from the conservatory at the back just discharges onto the brand new patio. Is this a problem? I suspect that it should have a soakaway? If this is the case it will mean digging up a brand new patio and land scaped garden! Any…
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Lining paper vs plastering
Hi, Due to regs we've had to build some partition walls in timber with plywood either side, rather than in brick with a plaster finish. As the walls will not have a finish our builder has given us a large quote for plastering and has suggested we do lining paper. Our concern is that lining paper will look just like wall…
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Problems re-fitting Neff oven door
I have a Neff B1422 oven. I removed the door to clean the oven but cannot put the door back so that it opens fully to 90 degrees. It will safely open to 45 degrees but no further. Stupidly I cant work out why it doesn't happen. I have the manual which doesn't help and have rang Neff Customer Service and although very…
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15% Off Door Handles
If anyone is currently looking for new door handles then just to let you know, Morehandles.co.uk are currently doing 15% Off all items apart from OSMO products. The offer is running up until 31st March 2015. Details of offer can be found here.
