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Damp Proofing
In July i was looking for Damp proofing for My kids room as walls were wet due to leakage from above flat. I posted an add on Facebook and this builder contracted me to view the work on his visit he told me i don't need re-plastering he will inject damp proofing from inside and out side to resolve my problem. He quoted 470…
How to effectively plan a recarpet a house?
Hi all, Just want some advices about replacing carpets of a house. There are 2 lounges, 4 bedrooms, stair and landing. We don't know where to start. We haven't moved in yet and the house is empty. We would assume this should make things a little bit easier. Should we visit stores to choose the carpet or order online…
Separate shower or shower over bath?
Our bathroom is 2.5m x 2.5m We have enough space in the bathroom for a bath and a separate shower (800x800) but would be tighter than if we go for a combined shower over bath. I just want to canvas views on whether a separate shower is much more appealing to you than the lost of space to accommodate it
Help Again! What's the best way to touch up new scratched radiators?
Hi, First, thanks to everyone for taking the time to read and respond to my previous thread about radiators. Now for another one! Just wondering if anyone might know the best way to touch up any nicks or scratches on new, white radiators? Same radiators!? I see on another forum elsewhere, someone recommended Plasticote…
Knocking down half of a semi detached garage
This is all in theory at the moment, but just wondering if anybody has ever done this or would have any ideas/advice or a ballpark of what it would cost, its outside my experience and don't want to waste a builder's time asking for a quote when its probably a few years before I do the job, if ever! I have a garage that I…
Bathroom water woes
I bought a new house last year and everything was fine, but over the last few months the water supply to the bathroom has gone all kinds of iffy. The cold tap on the basin has stopped working altogether and the hot is very poor flow until the combi boiler heats up. The shower (mixer) is now only dribbling for a time, then…
communal area and access
Hi, not sure whether i am posting this in the right section. However... There is a communal front gate between my property and my neighbours that leads to our back gardens. Long story.....had dog fouling in the area and all sorts of problems with new neighbour from hell. Recently she has completely blocked access to the…
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