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How to seal a shower cubical
Having problem with leaking shower cubical, any hints and tips to seal the shower cubical most appreciated. sebastian
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Baths
Looking for some opinions...... During the coming year I plan to sell a house I own. At present the house has separate WC and Shower Rooms each with a basin. The Shower Room is in need of renovation (cracked tiles, dated shower/sink etc) and is functional but not pretty, but the Shower is a fairly large base. At present I…
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What is the best covering for a flat roof?
Is the best fibreglass? It is a concrete slab ceiling single storey external roof. the concrete appears to be a poured single slab. currently it has a damp patch inside the house on the ceiling, and the current roof covering appears to be a bitumen sort of tarmac like a road surface, very rough to the touch like cement…
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How to fit a door lining to brick?
Can someone give me some instruction on fitting door lining to brick wall thanks... This is an internal door Do you drill with a masonry bit through the wood into the wall.... and then without moving the wood you hammer through your fixing and screw it... what fixings would you use ? How do you hide the fixings in the…
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Cheap bath and taps
#EDIT# Thanks for all the advice on cheap taps. I get the message that these aren't a good idea. Now, does anyone have any advice about cheap baths #END EDIT# I'm looking to buy a bath and sink. I've found really good deals on a sink (£20) but the cheapest bath I have found, including in the sales, is £89. Does anyone know…
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Local alternative to Sharps Bedrooms?
Hi All As the title says really - I'm looking for a company like Sharps Bedrooms in Somerset. I find the local alternatives better value money for the same quality product. As an example I found a local blind fitting company who quoted half the price of Hilarys and delivered an excellent end product!
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Would you replace a 22 yr old Potterton profile 80e?
As the title. 22 yr old Potterton profile 80e? Boiler is 23 year old and 74% efficient. Would you replace?
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Consequences of calling Building Control Officer
Hi We've recently bought a property, and the survey turned up that there were two chimney breasts in the ceiling that had been removed from the floors below. I haven't yet been able to access the loft, so haven't reviewed the type of support it has. I understand the first step is to contact the local building controls…
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Does this sound like a legit builder
We have picked a builder to complete our extension. He seems very competent and is very thorough and not the cheapest. However I have a couple of alarm bells. !. He is asking for a deposit up front. Below are his payment terms. First Payment: 25% on signing contract Second Payment: 20% on commencement of works Third…
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Help please! Council say I've broken Bldg Regs
Hi - can anyone please advise. My roof is being replaced as I speak. It needed repairs as it was very old and the cost of repairing the many wonky bits was so costly that I asked for a price for replacing it. The cost of replacing wasn't a awful lot more than extensive repairs so I went for that. The company is kosher…
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New home.. New kitchen.. Which of these ovens
Hi guys, Bought a house last August and have been renovating since. We're at the stage of ordering our kitchen, and starting to look at appliances. I've found a couple of ovens, and run a couple of comparisons, the 2 ive narrowed it down to are: AEG BE330302KM £329 AEG BE3003001M £410 I've looked at reviews and both have…
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Full size dishwasher 57/58 cm width?
Thanks to everyone who helped with my previous dishwasher query! We are now DEFINITELY getting a dishwasher :beer: ! However, I'm struggling a bit trying to find one the right size. We can fit a slimline into the space that taking a cupboard out is going to leave but a full size might be a squeeze. The big problem is that…
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Legal advice re kitchen design
I am having a new kitchen fitted. The design looked great on paper but now it is being fitted there is an issue with it which I feel is totally unacceptable. We have 3 tall units with integrated fridge and freezer either side of a double oven and high level lift up cupboards above and low level deep drawers below. It seems…
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Building costs - Variations
Just completed building project (large extension, bathroom and kitchen) which has been paid in full according to schedule. Builder has come back with variations to discuss. On the schedule it was stated..."First fix plumbing and sanitary ware to £500 valued fitted". Before starting the project, I asked if I buy the suite…
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Height of garden decking
People in my street have built decking all around their small garden....the decking is over 3 /4 feet off the ground in places particularly around a large bouncing frame they have installed. Can anyone inform me if there Are any rules about the height allowed for garden decking ?
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Pipe Rebate Skirting
Can anyone recommend the best place to buy pipe rebate skirting from (I think it's called that?!?!) which is a type of skirting that hides the central heating copper pipes?
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Toilet takes ages to fill and not to full level
I have a push button flush toilet. Not familiar with the workings of it compared to a standard flush loo. A few days ago, I noticed I couldn't flush my only loo within 5 mins of Dad using it before me. Waited another 7 mins after flushing.Noticed when I lifted the lid, the water mark was about a third of the cistern higher…
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Could council to make neighbor repair fence?
I live in terraced house and rear garden overlooks the woodland(woodland is behind the back fence). One month ago, neighbor's back fence have fallen down due to strong wind. Now anyone who walking in the woodland can look inside into my garden. As well, fence between garden is in the same condition and could fallen down in…
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Extractor Fans - recommendations?
Hi All Looking for recommendations for a make of extractor fan for my bathroom. Just need one with a timer, that is silent (26db or less). I know Vent-Axia are a good brand...any others I should look at? HiB make some nice looking fans but have never heard of them. Thanks!
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Storage Heating problem
Hi everyone! I am in the middle of a part exchange; have sold my property to builders who have in turn accepted an offer from a buyer. Yesterday our downstairs storage heater broke; only the left side is heating up so I think it may be an element. I phoned an electrician this morning who said my best option was to replace…
