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Should my new slate tiles have scratches?
I've just bought some slate wall tiles for my bathroom and around 1/4 are scratched. Some are only the length of a thumbnail, some look like a cat has scratched them. The supplier says this is natural and won't accept them as faulty. Does anyone know if this is true or are they pulling the wool over my eyes?
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Rendering around a new Front door
Hi All Just looking for some help. We're planning on having a new front door fitted but the external wall has a render finish on it which the door company say is likely to be damaged when the old one is removed. I'm trying to get some idea on costs to have the render repaired afterwards but so far all the plasterers I've…
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shipping container for my garden
has anyone installed a shipping container in their garden? did you get pp? mine will be on railway sleepers so not 'fixed'. anyone know if there's a maximum amount of buildings (shed/summerhouses) allowed in a back garden? if there is a max allowed i assume i will have to take measurements of all my sheds, add sq metres…
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Drive and porch costs
Hi all We're currently looking for a house move in Birmingham, two must haves are a drive and a porch. If we end up going for a house which doesn't have them, roughly how much would it cost to add them? Thanks
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Hoover Washer Dryer Quote
Hi, pls bear with me, this is my first foray into "forums" and have a lot to learn!:question: My query is this - our (approximately) 7yr old Hoover washer/dryer (vhd w656 d) no longer heats up, ie it "tumble dries" cold. We also own a Hoover dishwasher, and when it developed a fault, we contacted the service contact number…
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Concrete base cost
Does anyone know approx how much a concrete base 10056mm x 4386mm (44.1m²) should cost? I would need the grass digging out, 4 inches of gravel hardcore laying and a damp proof membrane putting down. The base would need to be a minimum of 4 inches in thickness. The ground is flat. I need to stand a timber-constructed…
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Bedroom double glazed window
Hi Double glazed window doesn't open, handle lifts up but the "locks" within the frame doesn't move. I'm not DIY minded, so, would be pointless attempting to do it myself, is this an easy fix for a contractor to do, and what costs would I be looking at.
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Need help prioritising home improvements with our income/debt situation
Hi everyone – new to the board, so please let me know if I leave anything out. It's a little long: I have a savings pot for home improvements. I wanted to have the hardwoods refinished, but our garage roof is now in need of replacing. It's a prefab concrete monstrosity and I hate it. Unfortunately, it costs a lot to reroof…
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Gas SafetyCheck & Electrical Installation Report When Purchasing Property
Dear All, The HBR stipulates Gas Safety Check to the boiler, heating and water heating system as they've not been serviced or maintained and installation appears unconventional. The electricity consumer board is old but upgraded with cartridges and as it has limited safety protection a new consumer unit should be installed…
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Boarding a loft
We've got a loft ladder fitted (yay). I went up into the loft. The previous owner had boarded it but it doesn't look too great or sturdy. I was planning on ripping it all up and doing it properly. Just want to move stuff that's stored in the garage into the loft (eg boxes of books, paperwork, etc). The insulation hasn't…
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Is there a minimum property walkway / access size?
Hi all, I've just recently bought a small semi detached house to renovate in the Cardiff outskirts, and the semi-detached side is where the only doors to the property are located, and the walkway to get to these doors is EXTREMELY narrow between the house itself and the neighbour's field. I was wondering is there a minimum…
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Fused Spur Timeswitch - Pulsacoil
My parents just picked up the keys to their flat. It has a PulsaCoil A-Class system installed (no economy 7) and a separate fused spur timeswitch installed. My understanding of PulsaCoil is different to this one as my previous experience is that the water is heated at night on economy 7 and you just turn on the taps and…
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fascia rothen...and hole
Hello, I need URGENT advice, we are in the process of buying a house then I realise that the ceiling hast mould in the corner and a long ...is not massive but it there...then I check outside the window and I saw that the fascia have a hole and is rothen...how this can affect the house? they didnt want to tell us? how this…
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Smart Lights or Switch
I have 2 banks of GU10 led's in my kitchen, but the light switches aren't in the places they should be. I want to move the switch without rewiring if possible. I know about ikea and philips smart lights, but is there any solution to make the switch 'smart' and relay it with a new switch? Any I've found are US based only.
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Flooring help!
Hi guys, I have just moved into a council flat and the flooring in place is just some really rubbish vinyl. I have been told that i am not allowed to have laminate, so that leaves me with either vinyl or carpet. I have had a look at luxury vinyl prices and bloody hell, so expensive! I have never been much of a fan of…
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Verisure Alarm Systems
Hi, I am not to sure if this is the correct thread to be posting this but will give it a go anyway...... I have recently moved into a new build and looking for an alarm system. I have been shown a demo of the Verisure Alarm System and have to say I am very impressed with how it works. Love the fact it is a swipe in and out…
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Old house Smell!
We have just bought a prooperty and it has a strong musky smell to it , please note it has been empty for atleast 7 months (if not more).. It has a very strong stale type smell .. there is damp issues; bathroom seems to have been flooded by previous owner and so atm the floor is rotten and is being replaced. Theres also…
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Boundary Dispute
Hello! Not sure if anyone here can help but CAB are unavailable and I recall seeing similar questions on here so thought I'd give it a shot! =) I own a terraced property behind which, runs a lane a little over 3 car widths wide. We purchased the property 6 1/2 years ago. In 1983, the council increased the width of the back…
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S106 - CIL charging
Looking for urgent advice please, In 2015 we submitted a planning application to our local council (via an agent) this was a few weeks after the new CIL charging system was introduced into our area. The planning application went through very smoothly and everything was passed and approved within the timescales. To cut a…
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Tiling costs?
Just looking for ball-park figure for partial tiling of kitchen walls. About 3-4 sq metres, between worktops/cupboards, and continuing to same height around window. total of 3 sockets and a cooker hood to accommodate. The area is currently untiled & the plaster is sound. The tiles I'd like are 400mm x 250mm with a…
