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Flat Roof - Felt the right way
I've recently had a flat roof re-felted and I'm not sure if it is laid the correct way or not. The old felt was rolled out diagonally towards the side with the guttering I assume to allow easy rain water run off. The new felt has been laid horizontally towards the side that doesn't have guttering. Will this cause water to…
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Damp caused by neighbour's property
The side wall of my house (timber frame with pebble dash rendering over) is only visible from my neighbour's garden (link-detached at an angle with my house set back). I've had an increasing problem with damp in the under stairs cupboard, including a smell which permeates downstairs at times. Visiting my neighbours garden…
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Chimney Breast and Stack Removal
Hi all, Am I going to be moving into a new property soon and am thinking about having chimney removed. It is a detached property and I believe the chimney breast does not sit on the load bearing wall. My question is, how much structural work is included if the entirety of the breast and stack is removed and would it be…
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Installing Insulated wall boards
Hi, my bathroom has three external walls and I'm hoping to insulate using Celotex. The walls are half tiled with gloss tiles and half painted wallboard. I was planning to fix the Celotex with dot and dab directly to the existing walls and then add mechanical fixings after. My question is - will gyprock wall board adhesive…
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Can I extend the front of a mid terrace?
Hi, I live in a small 2 bed mid terrace house. The kitchen is at the front along side the hall way. I’d love a bigger kitchen and wondered is it ever possible to extend the front? Or is it a definite no when you’re a terrace? Either making the whole width of my house a little bigger so moving front door out too, or just a…
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Carpet metal divider between carpet and hard floor
I'm having new carpets put down and buying the underlay and divider cover strips. The underlay will be 10 or 12mm depending on room but all rooms come off of the hall which is original wood floorboards. Can I buy any type of cover strip or does it have to be a specific shaped strip, such as single edge in whatever finish…
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Raw sewage in back yard
Hi all, I'm hoping you can assist. We are currently renting a house from a family member but as they are really helping us out we don't want to trouble them with this... Back in the summer we noticed that the drain below the kitchen window was full/overflowing, and upon opening the large shore/manhole nearby we found it to…
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Mystery leak caused by plumber?
Hello, We had an issue with our boiler (pressure slowly dropped) so had a plumber do this: "Supply and install boiler expansion vessel and PRV; Strip out W/C. Remove existing flush valve. Supply and install new flush valve. Refit W/C" and they also worked on the heaters: "Flush System & Magnetic Filter" The boiler is next…
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Humidity levels in a loft
Hi, I just wondering what are the acceptable humidity levels in a loft. We've just moved into a house and the loft is so much more humid than the rest of the house with between 70%-80% readings. The upstairs rooms are below 50%. Not sure if matters but the house is in Scotland and the outside is obviously wet and dump in…
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Bar shower replacement
Hi all We have a bar shower in the bathroom and it's not that great. It takes ages for the hot water to come through and sometimes it doesn't come through at all - even if it's on the hottest setting. I'm thinking about replacing it but is that hot water thing likely to be a problem with the shower itself or something to…
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Advice on soundproofing upstairs flat in 4 in a block cottage flat
We recently moved into a council owned upstairs 4 in a block cottage flat. The flat itself is lovely and I am very grateful for this flat. The only trouble is the lack of soundproofing. The property was built in 1930. I know hearing stuff in flats is normal but I am wondering if there is any way I could lessen the noise…
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Outside lights advice - long life bulbs needed
I had 3 lights fitted years ago, front back & side. The front one is a lantern style with an ordinary style bulb & it’s great. The back and sides - the bulbs don’t last long. I can’t change them so they end up not working for an age while I’m waiting for them to be changed. The side one is a light and PIR. The back is a…
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Statutory nuisance action against the council
I live in a multi-flat house and for a couple of months now I suffer the water leaks from the flat above. The flat above is leased by the council, whereas I am a tenant renting from a private landlord. My landlord (and myself) complained to the council about the leak umpteen times, but they claim they are not able to fix…
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Leather sofas that' are delivered in 2 packages ?
Howdy! With Black Friday around the corner and living in a small flat , I'd like to get a three piece leather sofa which would fit in to the flat . I know it's an odd question and I get nervy about measurements , but has anybody got any ideas where I'd get something like the above? Thanks in advance ..
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Boiler isolator switch question
Electrical help please. Had electric boiler (pulsacoil) serviced today. There are 2 switches on wall which I understand are for off-peak and boost controller. But there is also a third fused switch which, according to the manual, seems to be something called an isolator switch. Mine has been left at OFF, but neighbour's is…
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Electricians with 12 Month Guarantee?
Anybody heard of Electrician Companies that give good guarantees for their work! My usual Electrician always gave a 12 month cover but he has retired and recommended another firm to me however, this new Company does not offer a guarantee. I have used Local Heroes for plumbing with one good person and one bad but i know…
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Hot water but no central heating from combi boiler?
Greenstar junior 24i. It's been checked a few months ago. I haven't actually used it for central heating for a couple of years and seldom for water. The pressure on it always goes to 0 bars after a few days and usually the filling loop is permanently attached so I would just up the pressure by turning both knobs. So I…
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Trying to work out boiler timer
Can anyone tell what time I have set on the boiler I can't seem to get it right and the heating comes on when I want it off lol
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SCS free carpet fitting help
Hi all, I was just wondering if someone can help clarify the SCS Free Fitting as per their website which states: Terms and Conditions: Free Fitting To qualify for free fitting on your carpet, you must also purchase an appropriate amount of Comfy Lux, Comfy Deluxe, Comfy Extravagant or King Underlay at the same time as any…
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Built in microwave with oven
Designing new kitchen, struggling to fit in double oven and microwave without setting low to floor which we want to avoid. Designer has suggested 2 single ovens, one combined with microwave. Would expect to use quality product eg AEG, Bosch etc. My partner hates our existing freestanding Panasonic combination microwave as…
