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Bathroom refurbishment
How long should a 'high-end' bathroom refurbishment take, with all the usual features for 'high-end'? Plus a new raised floor to hold some new pipework... Thanks for any info on this. I am defining 'high-end' as: Walk-in shower Freestanding bath Raised floor to accommodate pipes for bath Underfloor heating High-end…
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About letter boxes
I can't find a board that is suitable so please move if there is one. Lived here 7yrs and for 6 the post goes as expected through the letter box. The front door is in a glass enclosed porch with a sliding door. I have asked postmen a time or two if they are ok with the sliding door and they look at me like I'm odd and say…
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Boiler broken -Guarantee proof
I have Vaillant boiler which was installed in 2018. This week it stopped working and an engineer came and said it has a serious fault - the ignition board or something. He said it will be expensive to fix, so much that a new boiler might be a better option.Being fairly new we both agreed that it would be under guarantee. I…
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Vinyl kitchen floor covering Question.
Hi folks, Its time to replace the Vinyl floor covering in the kitchen, I usually referred to it as Lino, but it seems Lino and Vinyl are two differing materials with Vinyl being the more durable, so will go for Vinyl. The old Vinyl is installed to the back of appliances, fridge, cooker, washer and dishwasher, so as I am…
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Will This L-Shaped Bath Screen Fit a Different Bath?
Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some help figuring this out! I'm looking to buy an L-shaped bath, and I’ve noticed the Milan 1600mm L-Shaped Shower Bath on Victorian Plumbing is significantly cheaper than similar options elsewhere — especially as it includes the front panel. Link:…
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Flat To Flat Leak, Who Pays The Excess
Hi, First time post, so hopefully I’ve put this in the correct place. I live in a 1st Floor Flat with my Partner. I was notified by my neighbour (In the flat below) that he had water leaking through the ceiling. I immediately rushed home from work to turn the water off. Within the same day I managed to get a plumber to…
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Noise Nuisance - Standard of Proof
Hi, we have an ongoing noise complaint with our local council (in England). They refuse to issue an abatement notice to our neighbours, saying they need to have proof "beyond reasonable doubt". However, according to Google, the standard of proof for issuing an abatement notice is "on the balance of probabilities" (as at…
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Right to privacy?
We have been living near a ramp bridge (30mtrs) that goes up and over the railwayline in our town. This is due to be demolished and replaced with a new super highway bridge that is twice as wide as the current bridge and the proposed design of the bridge will mean that our once very private rear garden will be overlooked…
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What certification should a pro sparky provide...
after completing a job like a new supply to an induction hob, or new electrical fittings in a bathroom - heated towel rail, extractor, illuminated mirror?Or, is a cert of 'conformity' actually required?Thanks.
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worcester combi boiler hot water flow rate
Hi, I had an WB 8000 life 30kw combi fitted in 2023. At the time our house was fed from a lead mains and the flow rate into the house was around 12lpm. Last year we had a new supply from a 4inch main and now have a 25mm supply pipe into the house. Pressure is good and flow from the cold taps is around 30lpm. However, I've…
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Incorrect measurement of my land on neighbours planning application
Hoping someone can help me with understanding these plans. My elderly neighbour's son is in the process of obtaining planning permission to build 2 x semi detached houses on an existing bungalow plot (according to the plans the plot is 18000 wide - assuming mm). I knew this would always be a possibility so I will have to…
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Domestic cleaning company refusing to pay for damage to our carpet
Hello 👋 We renovated our house during the first 6 months of last year and everything is brand new. Beige wool carpets are not yet a year old. Having not had a cleaner for ages we started with a new cleaning company with the instruction that were not looking for the fastest cleaner in the world, but the best cleaner, slow…
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Does this gutter joint need replacing
Hi this joint hasn’t been right since I moved in 20 months ago. I’ve recently painted the guttering and have today noticed the joint looks even more out of place and won’t pop back in. Will I need to get a tradesman to replace please ? Thankyou in advance
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Compensation for Sewage flood damage
Hello, Our home was flooded with sewage in January this year. The whole ground floor was condemned with all of our possessions disposed of, and we have been in temporary accommodation since. The water company has accepted responsibility for the damage and after a dismissed first offer of a very low amount, has offered us…
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New roof or re-lay existing tiles?
I've had a quote from a reputable roofing company for a new roof. The quote is several thousands more than I'd imagined it would be. Someone suggested that in order to keep costs down, to reuse the existing tiles. Would this be a waste of time, as the house is 90 years old, has no membrane, therefore the battens will need…
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Patio done. Expensive tiles. Clean lines..BUT :😥
Just had our patio done. Two weeks of several people. 55£sqm tiles. It's got clean lines and seems well done. Except 1 many many tiles have a hollow sound underneath. Builder says that in the tiles, he can lift to show me cement has stuck but will charge to relay. And they say they give a 2 yr guarantee. 2 no slope. Nada.…
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New oven
I have a new oven a little deeper at back closer to socket is this okay or would it need more clearance the socket is behind the cooker? It’s electrical and a gas hob on top
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Ideas for warped plasterboard ceilings
Hi everyone, My partner and I are renovation novices so bear with. We are looking for some ideas to update plasterboard ceiling in a 1930s house we own. As you can see there are dips from the original fixtures going into the joists above and then wooden battens to hide the seams. Battens aren't an issue, just looking to…
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Extension and build over agreement
We have had an extension built and are now in the position whereby we need a retrospective build over agreement from united utilities. It's retrospective basically because UU dragged their feet and dropped the ball when they were initially notified by the building Inspector and have, in a round about fashion, said they…
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UPVC window trim glue for outside, ie upvc to brick and trim to upvc window
Hello. As the title says. The current trim on the outside features 45mm wide trim, and white glue used for a trim-to-brick fit. What type of glue/sealant was used, please? Then the joints between the outside trim and joint to upvc window, what sealant is best ie one that sets almost, good as hard and does not discolour…
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