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Archives for January 2009
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Need a gas fitter to connect cooker
We bought a new dual fuel range cooker after my oven blew up on boxing day. the place we ordered from arranged delivery for yesterday and also we paid extra for installation, we double checked it would be delivered and installed yesterday. Hubby and FIL spent friday ripping out the old oven and my hob (that did work) and…
replacing water pump
I was wondering what would be a fair price to expect to pay for replacing a pump, cant see that anything else needs doing, apart from wiring it to electrics. I live in London, also how long would it take? Thanks
Removing gas fire?
Hi all, I'm planning to replace our existing open gas fire with an electric one, mostly for decorative reasons but also I like the idea of having different fuel sources in case of problems. I'd just like a bit of guidance on how much I should expect to pay to have the existing fire disconnected, I will remove it and the…
Dampness
I have recently painted my livingroom and have now noticed patches of dampness starting to come through. It's on the gable end wall at the bottom. Any ideas on how to recitfy this with minimal mess? Thanks in advance
remove warm air heating for combi
how much would be the going rate for ripping out an old johnson and starley warm air system and replacing it with a combi boiler and about 17 rads, downstairs has concrete floors and would prefer concealed pipe work. any ideas would be appriciated
New composite front door, frame and glass window
Hello, Just thought I'd put down my experiences to help other people who may search for help as I do. We're refurbing our 3 bed terrace in South East London and we've just had a quote from Sutton Windows for a Wood grain effect, royal blue, composite door, 2 panes of patterned glass, new frame and also a pane of opaque…
Double glazing quote
I’ve got someone coming tomorrow to give me a quote for double glazing. I’ve just read a story on here about a D/G salesman staying FIVE hours! :eek: I’ve got such a small house that it should take him about a minute and a half to measure my windows! It’s a local company that are coming, not one of the well-known ones. I…
New Boiler Installation - Shocking Quote... Help?
Good evening everyone, I am new to this forum but I am not sure where else to get advice. The house I bought in the Medways has an ancient back boiler which is installed in the living room fireplace. At the front of it there is an electric heater. The boiler is a bit scary looking and I don't know when it was last…
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