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ridge tiles/dry ridge system
Hello good people. My ridge tiles on my bungalow need removeing & replaceing with a wet cement standard way. If i go down the dry ridge system, which i am thinking of doing. will i be able to take off and refit in the future if i have to renew the existing marley tiles In other words can it be taken of the roof and be…
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Poor Tradesman - Can I just bin him off?
Hi All, So we needed a bathroom re-fit, so remove old, plaster ceiling and install new. Found a plumber who we were happy to give the work too. He commenced work in November 2018 (was meant to be September but he cancelled a week before he was due to start) and I say he commenced work it was in fact a series of sub…
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Plaster splashes
Hi We recently got some plastering done. Some of the plaster water has splashed onto brickwork. Any ideas on how to remove it? I tried hot water and a scrubbing brush but did not work. Tia
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Downstairs Maisonette not getting repairs done
Hi all, Looking for a bit of advice. I live in an upstairs maisonette and the downstairs window lintels have failed, it's an eye-sore and I'm worried about the potential of movement for my property. The woman that owns it does not live there anymore and the maisonette is empty. She is aware of the problem and about 5…
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Shower Advice Needed please :)
Hi everyone! I've been 5 years procrastinating and have decided I need to get on with getting our nasty broken bathroom sorted out, finally! I really am hoping for advice on the shower at the moment. We have a combi boiler which is around 5 years old, and a shower/mixer tap in the bathroom at present (which is falling…
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Home Insurance during large extension
I figured this forum would probably be a good place to get some advice for the thread I posted in the Insurance forum: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5964233/home-insurance-during-large-extension Apologies if this is bad etiquette to cross post, but I'm rather desperate for advice and short on time.
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Managing Agent is dishonest
Hi Everyone, First time posting on MSE's forum and hoped to get some insight on my situation. I bought a leasehold newbuild flat in a development circa 6 years ago. The freeholder apointed a managing agent to oversee maintenance of the development. They are contactable but always make it very clear they are here to help…
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Leaking windows -fitted October 2017
Hi, I thought I'd already posted but it disappeared. My new windows have a water boarder around the edges or around 2 inches, this gets worse in the rain. I've asked the fitter to have a look and he fitted a plastic ruler shaped thing about the worst window (My Dad was her, I was at work) and said it might stop the leak by…
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Unequal Staircase Risers
I've seen a house I like but the bottom step to a mezzanine floor has a larger step than the rest of the staircase. All the other steps are 8 inches but the bottom one is 11 inches. There isn't enough room to raise the floor at the bottom of the stairs but there is good access underneath to work from. Apart from replacing…
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Electrical testing question.
How often should an RCD in a normal house be tested and can the houuseholder do this?
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Plumber not taking responsibility...
Long story short... We paid a plumber to install a new en-suite at the cost of £3k. 8 weeks on, its still leaking. Plumber is now refusing to take responsibility and in messages has quoted “I’ve done all I can to find a solution” and “I’m out of ideas” To us, we’ve paid in good faith for a shower to be fitted and working.…
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Plasterboard on ceilling question after fixing a leak.
Hi folks, Plumber had to knock out about a sq metre of plasterboard on kitchen ceiling to fix a leak from bathroom above, was only way to do it as leak was indeed in the floor area, so that part is sorted now. 1 He did mention a joiner would be around to fit new plasterboard, that is fine, but is a joiner all I need to get…
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Electricity Fuse Upgrade to 100 amps
Hi, I have just ordered an electric car, and have been advised by the company that will be installing the wall charging box that I need to upgrade my fuse capacity to 100amps. I have contacted the distributor for my area (SSEN) and they are sending me a quote within 5 days. But in the meantime, I would really like to know…
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Advice needed - upgrading gas/electrics to power outbuilding
I would appreciate some advice if I may. I am currently undertaking some building work comprising of a new outbuilding/annex and renovation of our main house. The new outbuilding will be single story of about 800 sq foot, and will contain a home office, guest bedrooms and a bathroom and hence I need to supply utilities to…
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Recommend a window tint film for upstairs room
One of our side windows upstairs is now my office and I spend a lot of time in there as i work part time from home. We have wooden venetian blinds (and no nets). One of next doors windows faces our window and most days i catch their son looking out, through into our office. Its not a huge problem as i know he has slight…
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New radiators
I'm looking to get my radiators replaced soon, are Kudox which Screwfix sell good or are there better for a similar price. Is there anything I should be aware of when buying new radiators as I will be having a new combi fitted, Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30i.
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Proposed balcony looking into our kitchen window?
We live in an end terraced town house. My neighbour is considering putting a balcony on the side of her house facing the side of our house. This balcony would be on the floor that has our living room and kitchen so the balcony would be facing our kitchen which has a juliet balcony with frosted glass. There is perhaps 3 - 4…
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neighbours cctv facing towards backgarden
So my neighbor is really weird they’ve got electric gates and two CCTV cameras on their front drive. Not a problem but it’s their CCTV camera in the back garden that’s the problem. It’s facing his back doors and windows but because it’s placed high up and that’s where the problem is. We’re not sure if it’s picking up in…
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Vertical Blind installation, too wide?
I have just had a number of rooms installed with new vertical blinds. My windows are PVC windows that tilt inward when the handle is at 90 degrees and inward like a door when at 180 degrees. The blinds have been attached onto a bracket that attaches to the window. At 90 degrees the window opens, the blinds bend slightly…
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Shower Fitted
How much roughly does it cost to have a bog standard shower fitted ?
