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Build on top of existing brick/block patio
Hi, I have a question which I was hoping I could get some expert opinions on, In our garden there is a small area of patio when you step out of the patio doors. The lounge sticks out in to the garden and the patio is a semi circle of small brick blocks (not patio slabs) that starts from one corner and circles around to…
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Flat roof on bay window
I am just about to buy a house that has a flat roof on the bay window. When I am looking for insurance, does this count as a flat roof? Its only about 2 meters x 1 meter at max Thanks for your help
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Drain under neighbours house is damaged.
I have had Yorkshire water out today due to issues with my drains. They have proven exactly what I found with my drain rods. Whilst on my property pipes are backed up they were not blocked. The drain (only my house) then goes about four metres from my perimeter and about 1mtr under the house next door where it is blocked…
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Small modifications in leasehold flat
We're currently in the process of finalising the purchase of a leasehold flat (first time buyers). The terms in the lease say that authorisation is required from the landlord to make alterations to the flat but that it shouldn't be unreasonable withheld or delayed. We need to do two pieces of work in the flat - change some…
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Valliant or Ideal exclusive
Which is the more reliable boiler brand? I know there will be lots of other factors involved in deciding which boiler, but I'm interested in flushing out any obvious concerns with either. (Need to make a quick decision).
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SIP construction new build and upstairs heating
We would really appreciate some advice. We are getting conflicting advice from the firm that supplied the SIPs kit, our main contractor and the heating engineer. The Architect is unsure. We have had the SAP calculations done. As a result of the SAP calculations we are required to instal an air source heat pump. It is a…
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Sell our extension ladder?
Owned our current home for about 5 years. In all that time, not used the extension ladder which previous owner kindly left us, locked outside in garden. I really want to sell it. My thinking - I don't want him indoors up on that ladder, and I'm certainly not going up there - if we need to do some work on gutters/exterior…
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Modern house, internal floor lower than ground?!
Hi everyone, We've lived in our 2001 built house for 5 years with no issues related to this, but I had a bit of a paranoia attack yesterday for some reason and have really got myself worked up. Down the side of the house is a large, shared driveway which leads to several garages behind us. That ground is, at one end, about…
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Hot water
Hello, I have electric heating and an electric shower in my small flat. I get hot water for bath, sinks (bathroom and kitchen) through an immersion heater. The problems that I am having are: - the water tank is extremely loud when in use - it can take a little while to get going meaning I start running kitchen tap for five…
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If this sufficient joist support?
I got a quick question please: I have builders who have installed floor joists for my bathroom, but I noticed that the joist that holds all the other joists (and hangers) is only held to the wall by 6 screws Additionally, this joist does not go into the wall at either end The area where this joist is held to the wall would…
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Blocked waste.
Hi all, don't know whether my main 4" waste from bathroom has blocked or frozen below ground. Push fit. so disconnected just above ground level and started plunging with rods, then disaster struck, - plunger end has snapped off somewhere about in middle of where I was plunging and inspection cover. They are about 5 metres…
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Teka/Prima appliances?
I've had a good quote for a kitchen but.... they've included "free" Teka oven and hob/extractor and Prima dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Never heard of any and can't seem to find any product reviews just that lots of kitchen companies seem to favour them.
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Drill bits for tiles
I'd like to fit a grab rail in the shower cubicle of the house we'll be moving into in a few days which will involve drilling through wall tiles. I've googled for suggestions and it appears there are 2 very different types of drill bit I can use but don't know which to go for. Can anyone help, what are the pro and cons of…
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Corner Fire Feature or Corner TV
Hi We have just bought a modern build property and the lounge that is 5.2 X 4.1 metres (17’0” x 13’5”) with no fireplace/feature. we're looking to add either a corner tv or a corner fireplace with a stacked stone veneer effect. what are your thoughts? will it make the room look smaller to have a corner fire feature?
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Removing a plasterboard wall in listed house
There is a plasterboard false wall in our grade 2 house. Would planning permission be required to take it down?
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Best supplier for bathroom suite?
Hey MSE forum. We're in the (slow) process of renovating a dated house. Next on our list is the master bathroom, kitchen, and downstairs loo. We're keen to source the bits ourselves rather than be at the mercy of whatever markup a tradesperson adds. I've seen recommendations on here for DIY-kitchens and I like what I see.…
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Cancelling an order with Sofology undeclared costs
Hi, Yesterday afternoon we ordered a sofa and armchair from Sofology at their Warrington store. She did try and upsell 2 types of insurance in a manner which was to almost feel like we were being tricked into it however. One of those situations where you have to opt out rather than opt in which feels total immoral. The…
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the day Zenith ruined my windows!!
To continue a previous thread Zenith have totally ruined my windows!! I had a builder look at my windows and he said that it is the worst he has ever seen. The windows are the wrong sizes (mis-measured) so lots of plastic has been added on the inside and outside to cover this up. So what state is under the plastic who…
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Minor electrical work/general house question
After a bit of advice/reassurance. This probably highlights my lack of knowledge about house construction but I’m still quite new to all this! Essentially I moved in to a terraced house about 6 months ago and had an electrical safety (can’t remember the exact term) done soon afterwards. This highlighted that everything was…
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No heating or hot water - of all the times!
Probably a coincidence but, yesterday evening we had a new thermostatic valve fixed onto a radiator. The boiler is in the garage so we didnt notice last night but today the boiler was making quite a noise, rather like a boiling kettle but we still had heating and hot water. Now we have neither! The boiler is Worcester 240…
