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How long does it take a carpenter to install 3 upvc windows please?
Does anybody know roughly how long a carpenter would or should take to install 3 normal upvc windows of average size in window openings that have had the windows removed and the area cleaned please.
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JC Superstucture
Avoid JC Superstructure UK based in Fife at all costs (or JC Landscaping, J.C Superstructure UK) - the guy has been ripping off people for years. Google John Carberry. He uses a number of aliases so probably won't be using his real name. Don't make the same mistake I did.
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Sewer manhole / drainage questions
Hi, I need to find my main sewer inspection chamber (aka manhole) however I am having difficulties. I have a three bed semi detached house, on the junction of a side street and cul de sac. It was built in 2008. In my front garden I have a small black plastic inspection chamber for surface drainage, as does my neighbour.…
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Attic loft door
Hi, We recently had our loft made for storage, and had a pull down ladder fitted. It on a spring attachment, but apart from the ladders being heavy, and when you pull it down they seem to drop pretty fast. You only get that hook stick which i find is not very good and i was wondering if anyone can suggest either a way to…
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Removing garden slabs
Hello all We are hopefully purchasing a house soon. We have 2 dogs and the back garden is all slabs. How easy/difficult would it be to remove half of them and lay some turf? Thanks in advance. Never had a garden before so all new to me!
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Objecting to Planning Application
An application has been made for residential development close to my home and I registered an objection via the official planning website. The website withholds the email of anyone lodging an objection, but not their address. I received a letter left through my letter box when the building surveyor called (unannounced),…
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waterproof glue
I am in the process of making a new wooden section/panel for my old conservatory using m&t joints. Question is what glue to use? Usually PVA is sufficient and in this case as there will be no great stress on the joints I'm tempted to go with that. The real waterproof glues - gorilla, etc., are time limited and assembling…
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Recommendations for a vacuum cleaner
I'm look for recommendations for a vacuum cleaner. The total area to vacuum is fairly small. I have a small bedroom + landing + stairs carpeted, with the rest being wooden flooring, which I plan to lightly brush. Requirements: - mains powered - bagless Any recommendations would be much appreciated.
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Aquapanels or tiles?
I am a bit fussy when it comes to appearance and want to avoid having the travelodge interior design style, that's my only concern?
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Toilet cistern dribbling
Our toilet cistern valve appears to be dribbling water down the back of the pan It actually empties the cistern enough to cause the inlet valve to open - topping up the cistern every 90 minutes ! Is there a simple solution to this - or do we need to get a plumber to change a valve (output ?) The cistern is about 15 years…
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Strimmer line mystery
I have a Black and Decker GCL3630 cordless strimmer bought in 2016 which has until now given me every satisfaction. However, it's now taken to acting up and I can't fathom out what's going on. And I can't ask B&D because I can't find a phone number for them, so ... It's one of those which automatically feeds the line out,…
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Patio building technique advice required please
At the back of the house there are concrete patio slabs that are laid but are very uneven. For the summer we want to have BBQ and the kids have friends over and we want to have either the existing slabs re-laid or new paving bricks put down The patio area in total is about 25 square meters. Is £2,000 high which is what is…
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Generally speaking, is an older leaking boiler terminal?
We have an older Vaillant boiler ans we know parts for it are becoming obsolete. We have noticed that we were topping up the pressure more regualrly recently and spotted a small leak from under the main boiler We wiil get this checked out but in your experience are leaks like this repairable? Thanks for any advice
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Wiring a loft light. Blows fuse
I ran a cable from an upstairs light accessible from loft. I assumed the switched line connected was going to the 2screw connectors on the ceiling rose. I picked a brown wire from the central 3 connectors. Wired brown to this and blue to the same cables corresponding blue(neutral). Connected cable to new switch. Wired up…
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Value for money kitchen recommendations?
Has anybody got any recommendations for best value for money kitchens?
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Sticking Garage Door
Hi all, My manual garage door has recently started sticking in the top right hand corner meaning I have to give it a kick at the bottom to get it to open from the inside in the morning. Obviously not keen on doing that for much longer as I'll end up sticking my foot through it... Any suggestions on how to go about stopping…
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Artur GROCHOLA - ARTH BUILD CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
arrrrrrr. help me with this builder!!!
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Garage cost
Hi there, I'm seeking to build a double garage in the back garden. I currently have a single garage but require a double - putting all the planning and regs a side. I was hoping of a rough ball part figure, the garage in mind will be brick built with a manual door. The ground is currently a mixture of lawn and flagging so…
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Boiler below 0 Bars, how to correct? making strange noise.
Hello all I have a vokera riello and noticed it was making an unusual sound I have never heard before, like a knocking thunderstorm sound rather than the usual calm heating water sound. I checked the bar and it was -0 ...... do you think this could be the cause of the strange noise? how do I correct the bar and where…
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Bathroom Mould
Hello all :) I scrub and scrub the horrible tiles in my bathroom but there is still orange and now black mould on them, we've tried killing it with bleach and with HG mould, but it always comes back, and of course it always will while people are using the bathroom. I'm sure it wasn't as bad in the old place we lived in.…
