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Loft Conversion Profit
We're planning on having our loft converted to turn our flat from a one to a two bed then sell asap and get a house. From my calculations (after paying off the current mortgage, loft conversion loan, selling fees and stamp duty on new house) we come out £10k better off than we would if we don't do any work and just sell…
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Samsung RL41SBTB fridge freezer problem
Hi, My parents have a Samsung RL41SBTB fridge freezer, about 2 years old and just noticed tonight the fridge compartment is not cold, even though it is on the coldest setting. The freezer compartment is working fine. Any ideas what's caused the problem and if it's a cheap fix? Thanks in advance mr_vampy
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Should I ask for a discounted price
Hi Everyone I'd like some advice please. I agreed a contract for new windows and doors some months ago. Around £13K worth of work. The job started in April and was nothing but trouble. I was told it would be completed in 4 days. It was finally finished last week after about 10 call backs - all of which I had to make time…
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Oven fan problem
:)Hi! I have a problem with my Stoves oven. The oven isn't heating up properly on the fan setting. I called an appliance chap out today who basically told me that the oven is so old that I would not be able to order any parts for it. He looked at a website on his phone and confirmed this. He did however turn the oven on…
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7 faulty Kitchen Doors what are my rights
I moved into a brand new development of flats in August 2011. Over that time 7 of my 26 kitchen doors and draws have developed bubbles or splits in the lamanite and are now an eyesore. I contacted the manufacturer who tells me the kitchen has been discontinued and cannot help me. Ive contacted the landlord to ask if I can…
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washing machine problems
My trusty Bosch washing machine's decided to misbehave. I've had it about 7 or 8 years now, and very recently I've noticed that when it spins it makes a bumping rattling noise. It's intermittent, and sometimes the rattling noise is worse/louder than at other times. Earlier this morning it sounded like I was washing a load…
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Next door neighbor works - Scaffolding issue
Hi there, I'm after some advice if possible.. i've currently been renovating my new home (semi detached) i have carried out a lot of work inside and outside. i had a few weeks to go to finishing the house and then to complete my garden but 9 weeks ago i came home one day to find next door have had scaffolding erected on…
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noisy water pipes....continued
Hi guys. I think there cud be a leak somewhere in the house No water come through yet. Does anyone know of leak dectection service. Preferbably find the leak then pay a fee. If they dont you dont pay. Does any one know how much they charge? Thanks in advance
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Putting up picture rail
Fed up with holes in the walls, I was persuaded to buy some pre-painted MDF picture rail. The very brief instructions say put it up with a suitable adhesive but I wonder if this method is strong enough to support several kilos worth of pictures, small mirrors etc. My walls are straightforward celcon-type blocks with a…
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oil tank location
Hi Our oil tank could possibly do with replacing in the not to distant future , currently its sited not to current regs (as are thousands of others in the area) , it cant really go anywhere else , when i replace it, can i just have it put where the current one is , without any issues? Cheers
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Dissatisfied with house survey
Hi All, Can anyone offer some advice about what I can do about the following problem? I requested a survey and quotation for remedial work for damp and beetle infestation/timber decay in a property I am purchasing. I made it clear that I needed this quote for the mortgage company. I was charged £570 for this quote. The…
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Replacing decking with gravel
Have some decking to the side of the house which has started to rot and is a waste of garden space. No sunlight etc. Im thinking of taking it up and putting down some hardcore and some sort of decorative stone to create a gravel area. This will be used as a storage area. Bike shed, garden storage, bbq etc. My questions…
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Any recommendation of a good Shuller kitchen fitter in London?
I would really appreciate recommendations of good kitchen fitters who have extensive experience fitting Shuller kitchens. I recently bought a Shuller kitchen from a supplier in London. However, they did not tell me the closure of the Germany factory in Aug nor the potential unavailability of their kitchen fitters in late…
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Best place to get paint mixed
I want to paint all the walls in my house, and am going to do nearly all of them in the same colour. It's a non standard hue so I need to get it mixed. Where is good to go to get paint? I know B&Q do Valspar paint mixing, but I've heard a few people say it's not very good quality. Has anyone used it?
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vat on new build
hello, i have a builder who has created raft foundations on a new build, he is vat registered and paid the vat on the materials which he is claiming back on his vat return as the materials were invoiced to him, therefore I am out of the vat loop. I will pay his labour cost and the materials costs which are zero rated as it…
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Cleaning grout stains of unglazed ceramic tiles
We had our cloakroom tiled last week with lovely (and expensive) Victorian-style ceramic mosaic in black and white check. The shop told us to seal them before grouting, and again afterwards. When I told the tiler this he said it wasn't necessary. I left him the sealer anyway, as I'd bought it - but he said it wasn't…
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Freeholder charge for change of deed
Hi there I'm in the process of building a side return kitchen extension on my leasehold ground floor flat. I've applied for planning permission which has been granted. However, my freeholder claims my lease prohibits such work being carried out and has quoted £4000 (orginally £6000) to change the deed and grant us…
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Old fashioned bathroom tiles
Our bathroom is well past its best and I had hoped we could afford a new bathroom by now but that's not going to happen :sad: So, we're going to do a cheap refurbish instead - my OH will fit a shower screen and pop up bath and sink wastes, and new taps, and we'll get a bit of new lino for the floor (it's a small bathroom).…
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AO.COM delivery problems
Never used them before and always thought they'd be quite good. Next day delivery and you can pay for all the extras like old appliance removal, installation and unpacking etc. Im away at the moment, so my disabled wife and mother-in-law are home. Our fridge packed up so I ordered one off AO.com. They assured me it would…
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Boiler Recommendation - Keston C25 packed up
Hello All, Our boiler has packed up, any recommendations of good efficiency boilers my current setup includes an mega flow tank (un-vented ) on first floor. Which boilers will you recommend? I am in a mid terraced house with 3 floors, shower/bath on 1st floor and en-suite on 2nd floor. 12 Radiators in total (5 Ground, 4…
