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Gap Between Tile & Bath
Good Evening. Last week i secured my bath in place ready for the tiler to come and tile the bathroom. The bath was secured using the supplied fixing brackets & a healthy amount of sealant around the corner it sits in. The bath was very level (slightly out but between the lines) The tiles have now been put on but something…
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Permitted development rear extension
Hi all :) Quick question, I am looking to buy a semi detached bungalow that already had a rear extension done approx 15 years ago of about 3m- done with planning permission then. If I wanted to go back another 1m (permitted development allows a total of 4m) can I do it under permitted development or do I need to apply for…
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Moving Garden Tap?
I have a garden tap which will be inside after an extension is finished, with this in mind i want it moving around the corner of the house (about 5 feet) out of the way. A friend told me that a plumber would not move the tap instead make a new one by drilling through the wall from the kitchen, i don't want another copper…
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Advice for damage caused by building work - seek legal advice?
Hello, Im not sure if I'm posting im the right place. Apologies if not! But I need some advice. We had a loft conversion including ensuite started in February, we were told the work would take 6 weeks but it took almost 6 months! We have had numerous problems with the company, they contract their workers out but overall…
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What type of builder or company do I need...
Hi All, I have a detached house that is set back about 8m from the road, raised up about 2m. There are 2 sets of steps to get up to the house. I currently has a 2 car drive that has been cut out of the front garden, with an ugly breeze block retaining wall. I am looking to renovate the the front garden of the house,…
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Gap under main front door
Dear All, Looking for some advice please. I have a wooden front door with a stone slab underneath. There is a large gap - approx 5mm at the edges and 11mm in the central section under the door - this lets in wind and insects etc. the door is about 40mm thick. there is also an angled section of wood at athe front to deflect…
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What's it worth then?
Hi hive mind. We've recently had substantial work done on our house, work that will update it and add some living space. Also central heating, new windows and Velux, and a conservatory is being added. What is the most cost efficient way of getting the place valued? (all work was done by a registered and respected builder.)…
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Cellotex as roofing?
Hi all, This idea might sound insane! At present i am buiding a pergola/ summerhouse. I was thinking, to keep it cheap and easy and easy to cut and handle,.. could be possible to use Cellotex Kingspan TP10 2400 x 1200 x 25mm for the roof? IT WILL NOT BE SEEN! I will fit a rubber liner on top , as needs to be waterproof but…
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Repair/replace pop-up waste
The popup waste in our bath has been "leaking" (as in letting water out of the bath rather than leaking onto the floor) for far too long and I want to tackle sorting it out. Of course the bath is tiled in which may or may not be a problem depending upon your opinion of the photos below. I've watched many a video on YouTube…
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MSE method for levelling a shed
I have inherited a wooden garden shed with the house I recently purchased. It is pretty sturdy, 1.5M deep and 2.10m wide, with sloping felted roof (slopes from front to back no gutters). No signs of water ingress through the roof. The shed is leaning forward, due to the base being sloped. The base consists of concrete…
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Capping a washing machine pipe
Hi, We’ve just bought a house where the washing machine has been removed, and when you run water in the sink it comes out from the end: I want to cover it in case the tennant doesn’t fit a washing machine right away, I measured it and it’s around 40mm, so I bought this but it doesn’t fit:…
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Soundproofing a party wall for TV
After redecorating our bedroom, my wife feels the TV would be best mounted on the wall instead of sitting on top of the fitted drawers in the bedroom. The problem is that the wall is the party wall with the neighbour and her bedroom is on the other side. Our current TV is a bit old and has forward facing speakers, so I…
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Tools needed for concrete walls
Hi all, I am about to move into my first home shortly and it is a concrete build. I have heard drilling holes into concrete is harder than usual and requires powerful tools. Can anyone recommend me what drill shall I get for any holes in the wall? Or putting nails in the wall etc Will I need a combi drill or a drill driver…
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Brand new Hoover washing machine, first time use I get the E03 error! What now?
Hey all, I bought a hoover washing machine had it delivered on Thursday. I used it for the first time earlier today and it stopped an hour in giving me the 'E03' error. The machine was still full with water. No drain hose on this brand new model for whatever reason so had to pull the filter out to check for blockage.…
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New boiler advice
Hello everyone. Please could you help me out. I am looking for a new boiler but i'm not sure whether to go with the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 24i or the Baxi Platinum 28kw. I would appreciate your advice and opinions as to which one you would choose and why.
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Any architects out there?
The story so far: we have had simple plans drawn up by a friend (a technician) and have got our planning permssion for a single storey extension. He cannot do any further work for us due to personal and pressing reasons, so we agreed that we would engage an architect for the more detailed plans required by Build. Regs.…
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Terracotta floor tiles (Tile question 2)
We are intending to floor our new living room with terracotta tiles. These are quite thick and heavy, and I've never worked with them before. https://www.floorsofstone.com/our-tile-range/terracotta-tiles/terracotta-tiles The installation instructions go into great depth on finishing them, but not on laying them. Has anyone…
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Removing wall tiles (Tile question 1)
Many years ago I decorated a wall with tiles. 6 of these tiles were nice decorative ones which I brought back from a holiday in Tunisia. I'd like to retile the wall with new tiles, but also to remove the Tunisian tiles intact for use elsewhere. Does anyone have any tips tricks or techniques for removing wall tiles intact?…
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Combi boiler constant noise
Hi, I'll be grateful for any help re this... I've a Woucester greenstar 28i combi boiler which sounds like it's on when it isn't. I have hot water and there are no error codes showing. I've re-set it, turned it off, turned the power off and re-pressurised but to no avail. The noise continues even when the boiler and power…
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PVC d/g opening windows.
This is just a heads-up to those who don't have spare cash for tradesmen unless absolutely necessary. My opening side lights would open fine (although a bit squeaky) but when I closed them they didn't fit tight down the side towards the bottom at the hinge edge. The bottom corner didn't sit tight, although a push from…
