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Identifying a fitted kitchen
I have just moved house and the kitchen is fairly recent, the extension was built in 2018, but I want to change a few things so I need some new cabinets, doors, worktop to match the existing stuff problem is I can see no names anywhere. any tips on identifying the kitchen manufacturer? I will upload a picture as soon as I…
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Radiator issue
Hi all Grateful for some advice! BiL fitted all new radiators throughout the house last year for us plus a unvented tank. One radiator has never worked. I’ve done the following so far Bled Bled with one valve open the other closed (and vice versa) Disconnected the thermostatic valve from rad, check valve works (hot water…
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Compensation for sprayfoam
Does any one know of anyone who has received compensation to have their closed cell sprayfoam removed from their loft? I have had a load of companies calling me who claim to be able to claim back money from both the installation and the removal of the foam. (The company who installed it are no longer in business). But no…
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Anyone seen an SPC flooring tile in a warm shade?
Pretty much decided SPC is the way to go for the kitchen floor. I have an ok sample in 'concrete', but it isn't really what I want, which is a warm, bronzie, coppery, Indian-slate colour. All the SPC 'tile' finishes seem to be greyish or charcoal, nothing 'warm'.Anyone seen anything like this, please? Ta.
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Anyone know the practical issues with a type AC outdoor socket?
I fitted one to power an electronic charger for a Phev. The socket is this fellow: https://www.bgelectrical.uk/uk/wiring-devices/weatherproof-decorative/13a-rcd-socket/WPL22RCD-01 but seemingly type AC models like this have been banned in certain countries as some electronic devices, emitting DC waveforms, can 'blind' it…
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Council asbestos survey
Hi all. I’m a lease holder and my local council (Ealing) has now charged me twice over £300 for asbestos survey but have never taken a sample and have only viewed my property from the outside. I can’t see how this can be done, if it’s legitimate and why it’s so expensive! If they’re doing this to every property on my…
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Had Drop Kerb done without planning permission
Hi all, I'm in really terrible situation, I bought a house in 2024 all my neighbours had dropped kerb except mine, I applied to council to get one done in March 2024 but never had a response (Somehow I missed the response in email) . The permission wasn't granted due to dept of the carriageway being 5 meter where only 3m…
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Money Saving Ideas For Framing My Arts
I’ve recently started collecting a few art prints and photos that I’d love to frame and display at home, but custom framing seems quite expensive. I’m looking for some practical, money-saving ideas for framing my artwork without losing that clean, stylish look. Are there any affordable frame options or DIY tricks you’d…
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Is this turn on or off?
After boiler repairs, it seems to be sweating. Just wondering whether he has been left open position? Thanks
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Expansion vessel
Expansion vessel cost replacement on Valiant boiler protec24. What is a reasonable price I should expect to pay? Thanks
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Fleas but no pets - questions about treatment now that there are no new bites...
Just under 2 weeks ago, I saw a flea on one of my arms in the main room of my flat (living room/bedroom/kitchen with laminate floor). I'd been very itchy for a few weeks but put it down to detergent - the flea's presence told me otherwise. I moved my bedsheets and saw 3 others. I spoke to a (now retired) pest controller…
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More money requested as a condition to complete the work
Newbie here, with a Roofer issue. Thank you for reading, sorry this is long. We accepted a quote of £27500 for ridge tile work to be done on our roof, work on Fascias and guttering and had express the wish too have the scaffolding erected so I could paint our windows this was accepted as it made sense. The quote specifies…
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End Terrace gutter issues
We live at the end house and when we get heavy rainfall water leaks into the living room. We receive all the streets rain in our gutters, they cannot cope and water streams down our walls. I have written to neighbours asking them to reinstate down pipes but this appears to have been ignored. My only solution appears to be…
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Workmen removed holding swing cement.
Hello all, We recently got synthetic grass installed in our back garden. We had a swing also installed shortly before the synthetic grass was installed and had it concreted into the ground as recommend by manufacturer. We told them we wanted swing left alone. They then asked again the day they came and said yes we want it…
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Approx. cost to replace windows and doors
I've looked at various websites and they all want my phone number, but I'm not quite ready to be bombarded by high-pressure sales people just yet. So I'm wondering whether anyone would be able to give even a very approximate figure for the cost of replacing 6 windows and 2 doors? I know it will vary on the size of the…
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Have I been scammed?
My son asked me to supervise some works that need to be done in his flat. New wireless thermostat to be fitted to valiant boiler. Whist installing the thermostat, he said he had to replace the pcb. Whilst replacing the pcb, no hot water identified sensor light switch faulty and flow switch faulty and have to replaced.…
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Mixer taps, no water, hot or cold
There is a rarely used mixer tap in the house in the spare bathroom. It usually just works, until today. There is no hot water and no cold water flowing out of the tap, also both taps only turn about quarter of a turn. It seems to have just packed up having not been used for a few weeks. Am I looking at a plumber fitting…
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Sanding contoured solid wood flooring - advice please!
We replaced the floor in our bungalow well over 10 years ago with oiled floor boards from B & Q. We used to home board dogs. I'm not bothered by the scratches but there are patches on a few boards where spills of their drinking water has affected them. It's not serious damage, just the oil has worn away and there are…
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Scaring a rat away and out our shed
Hi all We have a rat in our quite old and battered shed. I found a recipe for a solution that would force the rat to leave (including scotch bonnets) and have sprayed it inside the shed whilst blocking all but 1 hole up but the rat still seems to be in there, I've tried making alot of noise to force it out but nothing…
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Best toilet seat!
I would love to hear your recommendations for good quality toilet seats! I bought one a year ago that has been terrible. The "wood" has corrupted and the fittings have gone rusty. Can anyone recommend a trusted brand? TIA
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