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Approximate cost to move a door ~20cm
Just before I start calling builders for a quote: I'm looking at a new bathroom suite, but the bath is just too wide for my doorway. I really like the bath, though, so I'm wondering if moving the doorway would be feasible. It would only need to move around 20cm to the left to make space for the bath, and there's ~35cm of…
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Advice about wasp nest in soffits - 2 entrances one metre apart
Hi, I would be grateful if someone could advise on the following: We have noticed wasps going in and out of the fascia boards of our house. The wasps are going in at two separate points, about a metre apart. 1. Does this mean that there are 2 nests, or just one nest that they are accessing at different points? 2. Also,…
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Appliances for short term
Hi, This might be one of my first posts. So apologies if I'm repeating a similar one - I did have a quick look... I'm moving house in a couple of days, and our vendors are taking all the kitchen appliances with them. We don't want to get expensive new washing machines, dishwashers, etc as we will probably redo the kitchen…
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Two lots of work to front of house - scaffolding?
Hi, I need two different lots of work doing to the front of my terraced house. I have been trying for a few weeks to get quotes for gutter repair. I have finally got some and think I've found the right tradesman for me. The job is specialist and the cost is £2076 inc. VAT which is roughly what I expected. A good proportion…
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Keller cookshop
Did anyone take advantage of the offer at Keller Cookshop in the recent email for the knife block? I ordered 14 days ago and was told i would receive an "item shipped" email within 10 days, this has not arrived yet. They are also not responding to emails or answering the phone. Help.
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Painting over one coat gloss
We used quick dry gloss paint on our doors and skirtings due to me working as childminder from home. Have since discovered that doesnt take very much of a knock to chip it and leave yellow marks from paint below. Can I paint over this or will it still chip - dont have the time working from home to completely sand them all…
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Keeping loft conversion costs down
I have an excellent builder that has previously renovated my house. He is not very internet savvy and has been repeatedly impressed by prices I have paid for the kitchen, bathroom, flooring etc that I have sourced online. I am going to ask him to quote for my loft conversion (L-shaped dormer--2 bedrooms and an en-suite).…
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Issues with Damp and a french drain?
Hi all , i posted previously as i had a damp issue. to cut a long story short ive cut round the house just less than 1ft , dug down to the footing and repointed up. Injected with damp proofing and pointed the course again. The pointing may look a little messy but ive got to go back and change a few areas.. Now heres what…
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Access to water inspection chamber
Hi all, This is somewhat related to the previous thread I posted about the patio. The builder who did our paving paved over the water inspection chamber, which means we now have no access to it. We will now need to lift approx 6-8-slabs (45 x 45) to provide proper access. The inspection chamber is an old style brick one,…
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Uneven flooring solution
We have just purchased a house with poorly laid laminate flooring in the open plan kitchen/dining room. The kitchen is part of an extension that is about an inch lower than the dining room. At present the flooring bounces and is coming away where the kitchen joins the dining room. We are reluctant to level off the whole of…
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House Re-wire?
Hi, I know people will tell me to get it tested, and I will, but quickly poll of opinions, my wife and I are looking to buy a property which has a rather old electrics board. - although well kept. I've had a look at the cable, (cant upload a photo) and they look to be grey, rather than black. I want to replace the entire…
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neighbours roof repairs damaged my roof
As the title says, my neighbours have been having work carried out to replace their roof and the roofers (and scaffolders) have damaged my roof in the process. Who is ultimately responsible for any damages caused, would it be the roofers, or my neighbours themselves as they are employing the roofers? I'm going to call my…
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Folding kitchen breakfast bar/table
Hey I've a tiny kitchen, but think a little breakfast bar may add value in my apartment and make it look nice. It would be a nice piece of solid wood attached to the wall flat and gold out til horizontal. Couple small stools underneath. Can't seem to find anything to buy inline, though seen a few pictures on Pinterest. Is…
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Monobloc Driveway
I'm looking for a bit of advice please - I have a property with a monobloc driveway that I have weeded and de-mossed and after power washing brushed sand into the gaps. The driveway looks great but every time it rains (last night's was torrential), the sand seems to be washed out of the gaps. Is there anything else I can…
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New fitted kitchen needed - any opinions on where is best value for money?
Hi, We are in the process of buying a house in need of modernisation throughout. The first job will be moving the bathroom upstairs, after which we want to save for a new kitchen. I'm doing a bit of research now so that I'm more clued up when the time comes. Can anyone give me advice on good retailers/fitters? I am…
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Cold tarmac - is jointing spray or primer needed
I've bought a bag of "cold repair tarmac" to fill in some small potholes in a lightly-used driveway. The new tarmac will need to stick to the existing base of worn tarmac or concrete. Should I also buy a joint spray such as http://www.diy.com/departments/tarmac-bitumen-edging-jointing-spray-150ml/147427_BQ.prd to improve…
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Right of easement question
Our neighbours have a right of easement over our property to access their front door. Currently to access both our properties there is a couple of steps. We are looking to put in a driveway down the side of our property that will mean we have to remove the steps and make a gradient up to the path before it forks off on to…
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Floorboards ...
Have just bought a house and taking up the carpets has revealed some nice floorboards - although they need sanding. I'd originally intended putting down some decent quality laminate in some of the rooms or some engineered wood, but it seems silly to put fake stuff down over the real thing. Has anyone kept their floorboards…
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Help With Dropped Curb Application
Hi, I'm really sorry if this is a stupid question, or is in the wrong place. We would like to put a drive at the front of our house. Currently it's just grass. There isn't any walls or hedges in the way! Both next doors have a drive. When I apply to the council to get the curb dropped, will I have to use the same workman…
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washing machine door
Hi everyone New here so please be kind to me and sorry if this is a generic question which someone else has answered elsewhere on the website. I have a Bosch Exxcel washing machine which is about 5 years old. It has always served us well without too much issue however over the weekend something happened to the door and now…
