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I've paid a roofer for work not completed, advice needed please
Hi, I received a quote by text from a roofer for £2,500 to complete repair work on my roof. He told me the work would start at the end of August and asked for a £1,000 deposit. I paid the deposit. He was late starting the work but scaffolding did go up and he appeared to be doing some work to the roof. He asked for further…
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Distinction vs SafeGuard composite door - same?!
Hi, we’re looking to buy a new composite door and I have a couple of local companies coming to quote. From the info I’ve been given by them, I’m struggling to tell if the doors they supply are exactly the same spec/quality (so I can directly compare like for like with the quotes)? The first company offer Distinction doors…
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Oil inlet to boiler fuel pump leaking
I had my boiler serviced recently and for several days there has been a lingering smell of oil. I eventually traced it to kerosene slowly dripping from the pipe inlet to the fuel pump (pic attached). Just wondering what might have caused this - for example whether there is supposed to be a washer? The nut appears properly…
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Sound insulation
Im looking to replace my windows and live on a main road. I have been given conflicting advice on paying extra for "sound proof glass? Anyone know if its worth it and does it make a difference ?
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Adjusting UPVC door?
I was giving this UPVC door a clean when I spotted a gap in the bottom corner which obviously isn't good for heating - I felt cold air coming in! From what I see online about adjusting the door, we would need to take the hinge cover off in order to loosen 4 screws inside before using an Allen key but none seem to have…
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Damp help please
Hi all, I’m hoping the hive mind might be able to help please. I’ve lived in my current house just over four years, it’s a two bed former miners house with living room and dining room downstairs with a kitchen extension added maybe 20 years ago. The downstairs on both chimney breast walls, two separate chimneys, has damp…
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Cigarette smells from flat below
Hi So I have been living in my current flat for 10 years. I know that my neighbour below smokes, however luckily I have never smelled this in my flat. Until last week. I suddenly started smelling the cigarette smoke, and it is worst in my bedroom. It's odd because I am certain it is coming from below, my flat does not…
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worried sick , cracks in house
i have seen stepped cracks on outside wall and noticed same place inside as well. initially i thought inside was just blown plaster. blown plaster in other parts of house as other walls need re-plastering as well due to cracks. also noted a crack outside in straight line where bay window is attached to house. also , cracks…
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Leak
Hi, I have a leak at the top of the chimney breast. House has no chimney anymore . I had few roofers coming and they said roof ridge needs fixing. My worry is will this roof fixing fix the problem? I thought the leek would be where the chimney used to be. Do you think roofer would go to the attic to see for he wetness and…
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Anyone recognise this appliance?
Hi, my son has a flat that has a boiler that provides wet central heating and his hot water. I'm trying to identify the boiler to gather more information on it before some electrical work going on. Much of the unit is built-in so I cannot see any identifying names or numbers. Any help gratefully received. Bill
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Light Grey Dulux Paint
Hi everyone. getting my rooms painted after 10years. I would like a really light grey colour. most of the lights grey I have sampled have a blue or lilac tinge I just want straight light grey. What (grey)paint colour did u use and find it true to colour? thanks in advance
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Laminate Flooring advice and opinions
I recently had some laminate flooring fitted by a professional. I'm not happy with the beading. I've attached photos. Some of the staples are visible some are sticking out. In one part there is a clear gap between the beading and the floor. I've not paid in full yet. Am I being fussy or is it poor work? I made him aware of…
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Was this a proper boiler/ filter service?
A month ago I booked a boiler service with a new engineer after the last one retired. I asked for cleaining of the magnetic filter, and an after lunch appointment. Last night I thought to check the time and sent a message asking what time he would arrive and was told 9. He arrived around 8.50, I wasn't ready so a lodger…
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Advice Needed Please
I wonder if anyone could offer any advice on this issue. We purchased a new build property in 2001 from Bloor Homes. This summer we took advantage of the Government Eco Scheme providing us with an assessment of our property which showed us that we had no cavity wall insulation fitted at all . This has now been rectified…
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Replacing storage heater insulation
Our semi detached house has 4 older dimplex storage heaters each on a single supply, because of the design of house/electrics it's going to be cost prohibitive to fit Lot 20 Quantums. I know that the insulation in the heaters is cracked in parts and as they are 30+ years old I wondered whether replacing the insulation with…
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Garage Conversion Over Public Sewer
I am looking to buy a property with a garage - the garage is not a standalone structure, but it does have a sewer running directly under it with waste water from five neighbouring properties running through it. There is a manhole cover on the floor in the garage at present. I would ideally like to convert the garage into…
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laundry dryer : heat pump vs regular : running cost and reliability
I am looking at buy a bosch heat pump dryer £629 or regular Bosch dryer £449. The heat pump version is stated to run at 236 kwh and the regular dryer 560 kwh. I calculate this using current electrify unit cost 22.36p to mean that the heat pump runs at 72pence per per hour cheaper. Is it really as straightforward as this ?…
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Opinions needed on possible changes
I would be really grateful for any suggestions on improvements to our house. This is our downstairs floor plan: I hate walking through our lounge and would love a hallway straight to the kitchen. Moving the stairs is not an option; do you think we could convert our garage and walk through to the breakfast room from there?…
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Insulated Conservatory roof - load test
I have had my conservatory roof 'upgraded' from a polycarbonate roof to a lightweight insulated roof, makes a big difference. Very pleased with the end result - but - I have made a massive mistake, the builder was keen to be paid so I did although I need him to secure the building control paperwork and instead he just did…
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What are these items?
Hi All, I have been clearing out a shed for an elderly friend and found the following. They asked me to sell them for them but I'm not sure if they're worth anything. 1. Nuts bolts and washers - do these have any value? 2. I'm unsure what that item is or if it has any value. 3. Appears to be car parts, scrap? Any help…
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