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Whose responsibility is the broken fence?
Our house and next door share a boundary with a house to the rear of us, the deeds of which show the boundary to be mine and my next door neighbours to maintain. The original fence was concrete posts with wire strung between them however the neighbour to the rear wanted increased privacy so put up a six foot fence the…
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Pump found under property
We have just had an offer accepted on our first home. The sale of the property recently fell through. I asked the estate agent why and was told that there was a pump found underneath the property when the searches were done to stop it from flooding and the buyer did not want to go ahead. The property is not in a flood risk…
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Airbrick covers against flood ingress
Does anyone know whether Wickes (or similar) offer an in-house brand of airbrick cover? There are some designs available commercially but at jaw-dropping prices which I'm trying to avoid. As we're now coming up on the British monsoon season, it's time I sorted this one out!
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Found water under the house, only got the house keys less than a week ago.
Hi, I'm new to the website so if I have posted this in the wrong section or someone has posted something similar I apologise in advance. Just recently purchase a house got the keys on the 8th January, I was speaking to the next door neighbour who warned me there was water under the house as he has found the same problem in…
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Who should pay for repair to fence?
Hi We are responsible for the fence between us and our neighbours. Some years ago they asked if they could remove our fence and replace it with one of their choosing to which we agreed. In the recent storms several panels and one post have fallen and broken and they are expecting us to pay for the repairs. Our argument is…
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Water in air bricks
We had a tremendous storm yesterday and the road drains could not cope with the rainfall. Water rose over the kerb, down our drive and around the house, entering the air bricks. Ten minutes later and the water was gone as the rain eased and the drains around the house did their job. What are the consequences of the…
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double glazing fitter
Hi. We got some windows and door fitted last week. The fitter works for Fensa approved company. He has done a great job. However, I have been worried sick the last few days as he only gave mea delivery note and said that was for the guarantee. Also he did not mention Fensa certificate. He slso wanted cash. I gave him some…
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Roof Damage
Hi, I have just came back from visiting my elderly mother, and took the opportunity to go into the loft to dig out some of my old stuff. Upon gaining access to the loft, it was instantly clear that the roof was not wind proof as there was a rather big gust of wind going all the way through the loft space. I also noticed a…
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Poor advice when purchasing dishwasher
I went to buy a dishwasher and was advised by sales staff that the dishwasher I finally purchased was a better buy than a far better quality one was that I had originally gone in to purchase.I also felt encouraged! to buy the extended warranty. I am now very unhappy with the poor purchase.After contacting the store…
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Fences and storm
I have the family home after our divorce, but it is big garden and a lot of fences. I have 5 neighbors regarding fences, plus a lot of my own. There is a particular fence down the side of my house, which I never see unless I have cause to go down there. This fence was erected when the houses were built 30years ago. Half of…
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How can I find a discontinued ikea item
It's a Billy bookcase shelf. 60cm in birch. Would really love an extra shelf for my bookcase xxx
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'Flood & Storms Help & Information' board sticky/pinned threads
Hi folks This is the new Flood & Storms Help & Information board sticky/pinned thread where you can find links to useful info and important threads. Official MSE Fully Researched guides: Flooding News Home Insurance Elsewhere on the Web: National Flood Forum Environment Agency Flood Pages Directgov - report a flooded road…
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Somerset levels flooding
Today I came across a facebook group, FLAG Flooding on the levels action group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FLAGSomerset/ I read many posts and feel the word needs to get out, people there are struggling, lots of help coming in but lots more needed. Some people are asking for legal help as their homes may be flooded due…
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Fencing - who is responsible?
Hello all Yesterday I came home from work to find that the fencing on my neighbour's side had split from the middle and was tipping into my garden. I was unable to go into my garden as the fencing was hanging off the posts and was blocking the door. So I knocked on their door and asked if at some point they would be able…
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MSE News: UK storms - Your home insurance and travel delay rights
"Storms across the UK are damaging homes and causing Christmas travel chaos, with thousands without electricity and many left facing long waits for trains and planes..." Read the full story: UK storms - Your home insurance and travel delay rights Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to…
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Flood Help Useful Links
If you or a friend/relative are affected by the flooding then here's a quick list of useful links to help. Citizens Advice Bureau National Flood Forum Environment Agency Flood Pages Directgov Cheapest Home Insurance article [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
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How many posts?
Fence posts failed that is. More important though, any advice on how to prevent fence posts rotting at ground level? I have 3 posts to replace next week assuming no more fail in the storms.
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Highway Surface Water
The environment agency has at some point installed two pipes that divert spring water and surface water from one side of a lane to my side and opened a culvert under my stone hedge to discharge the water onto my land and I have had to dig ditches to channel the water to the bottom of my property where it then goes into a…
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Any experience of Flood Guard door protectors?
hi We live in a flood risk area, and have been flooded twice in the last 7 years - both times due to multiple river-based calamities occurring (ie not just a bit of heavy rain on its own), both times with water surrounding the house, for 12-24 hours or so, before it started to drain away again. Now the water never got…
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Council and flood damage
Hi, My house was flooded last week during bad storm. Carpets and Sofa's ruined along with other belongings. This is a council property and has had problems with floods in past. Council put a drain outside my front door but because next doors guttering is in bad repair the overflow on to my house was really bad and drain…