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Boiler quote due delligence
Hello All, I have got few quotes for replacing our existing Keston C25 (25 kW). We are changing boiler location due to twin flue which goes from our kitchen into living room and out into garden. The quotes range from £1850 (worcester 24Ri, 5 yr warranty) , £2000 (worcester 18Ri, 5 yr), £2840 (worcester, 18Ri, 7 yr) and…
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Wooden Door Weather Protection?
What is the best protection from the elements for an exterior wooden back door, i know you can varnish them but this can peel off over time. I notice various types of oil based products online but i'm not sure which or what would provide the best protection, I have had a wooden front door since around 1992 and i've only…
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High Hedge Act - unusual case needs advice
Hi All, I'm after some advice on the High Hedge Act on behalf of my neighbour. I've read the legislation and understand in broad terms what the implications are but my neighbour has quite an unusual situation which isn't clear-cut as far as the legislation is concerned. Background to the story: both myself and my neighbour…
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Reversing door on freezer
I have taken the door off my Hotpoint freezer FZFM171P to swap the side it opens and move the hinge from the right hand side to the left. I needed one part which was a doorstop bush and is handed differently for left or right opening. The other parts just swap over. Now the door is on the left hand side it does not seem to…
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Asbestos garage roof
I've just bought a second had pre fabricated garage with a asbestos roof, problem is I don't want the roof, just wondering who's responsibility is it to dispose of the asbestos roof sheets
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Indemnity policy and new works
We recently bought our first flat, which had an extension built more than 30 years ago for which, apparently, no building regulations certificate was issued. Our solicitor requested and obtained an indemnity policy from the sellers to cover that. Now, since we also own a share of the freehold, we were thinking about…
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How to determine is it a Load Bearing Wall?
It use to be a 3 bedroom council house semi-detached built in 1945-1950's I believe. Wall is a grey block partition wall not stud partition. Can this wall be knocked down or is bearing weight from upstairs?
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Faulty Shower - My Rights ?
Hi, Last week had a shower fitted by my local plumber/electrician, within two days the shower developed a fault/defect. The shower and labour was part of the quote from my plumber. Am i right in saying my contract is with the plumber and he would be responsible for repair or replacement given that I have purchased the…
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Any Hobart Dishwasher experts out there, help please
Hi any Hobart Dishwasher experts about? My wife works as the head Caterer in a primary school and they have contractors to repair their kitchen stuff, that she has to call but they are not that helpful and take ages to come out. They don’t seem that knowledgeable either as they just seem to keep replacing stuff until it…
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Painting back of bungalow-DIY beginner
I am looking to paint the back of my bungalow and due to lack of knowledge/expertise would welcome any guidance. The existing paint is peeling off to what looks like the bare blockwork wall which is south facing, exposed to a lot of wind and gets a lot of rain. I don't know if I have to sand off all the paintwork back to…
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paying roofer
Hi what is the safest way to pay a roofer so that I'm protected in the case of a dispute, I have to pay a deposit within 24hrs of work starting, then an amount at the end then the balance after I've received my BCO certificate Debit card....credit card....cheque.. TIA
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Children's bicycle cover
Hi good morning. Not sure if this is the right forum to ask but here we go.. I am. Looking for any recommendations for a half decent bicycle cover for my daughter's bike. Idea is to leave it out on patio in summer with cover on. I can see plenty available on Amazon but all I looked at where quite big for adult bikes and…
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Saggy lintel
I am stripping a room ready for boarding and plastering. The lintel above a window is now exposed. It is wooden and sagging. I put a spirit level below it is definitely lower in the middle by a small amount. Should I be worried and does this need replacing?
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Tips on composite door companies
Hi, looking for both front and back doors...any hints and tips on what to look for when looking at companies that do composite doors? Thanks in advance!
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Drag marks on laminate
Hello, How do I remove the drag marks of furniture from laminate floor without making them worse? Any help would be great. Many thanks
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Didn't use a lintel
Hi, I'm new to all this, but, I've decided to try find some help before I go crazy. My husband knocked down the wall between the front room and dining room but didn't put a lintel in. He did this about 3 years ago and has always said it's not a load bearing wall so stop worrying. The wall does not go straight up to the top…
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UPVC or Composite front door?
Looking for advice as to why i would choose one over the other. The price difference on the quotes i have got are not massively different so i'm not worried about the potential cost. We are looking at a grey door in either case. I have read some older threads on the topic but there appear to be more options nowadays for…
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How to waterproof a concrete roof?
Hi people i am really baffled on how to waterproof a concrete roof i am looking for a something which will last for years not too expensive but not too cheap also that it i will have to repair again in a couple of years lastly not complicated i have been looking at EPDM what do people think about that people flood me with…
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Stripping wallpaper boarder
Hi all. I have started the job from hel.l I thought I would remove my son's Ben 10 wallpaper border (self adhesive) and repaint his room however when I try to remove the border it crumbles into tiny little flakes and sticks to my fingers. Any ideas on how I could remove it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Samsung RS51K5680SL fridge freezer - water tastes like plastic
I've got a Samsung RS51K5680SL American Fridge Freezer Have had it plumbed in to mains water - and run about 40 litres of water through it by now. However, the water still has a distinct plastic / chemical taste. Almost like paint. This generally only happens when it's been left for a few hours. If I run a couple litres…