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Insulation in kitchen?
Hello all We are getting the kitchen ceiling plastered and have taken down the false ceiling. We were wondering if we should insulate the kitchen ceiling before putting up a new plastered ceiling? We don't need to and worry about our newly installed electric cabled trapped in insulation as probably 50% of the kitchen…
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Criminal damage to property and taking legal action
Dear Forumites, I hope I've posted this in the most appropriate place! Please tell me if not. I recently bought a house which is being repaired, renovated, and refurbished. I wish to claim compensation from XXX (electricity supply company) who have severed my water and electric supply externally in the flagstoned front…
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Anyone recommend a non combustable insulation please?
Hello all Just wondering if anyone can recommend a non combustable insulation which can not sustain vermin and also is not toxic ie won't make your hands itch and you don't need to wear a facemask when installing it? I did find this one that matches the above apart from it being toxic and advised to wear a facemask and can…
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Internal wall insulation , worth the hassle ?
Has anyone got experience with Internal Wall insulation ( IWI ) installation - it downsides and the timescale of the install as it looks like quite a lot of work involved and for my Dad who is in his mid 70s maybe too much stress .. He received a ECO grant through through his energy supplier for external wall insulation…
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One radiator needs bleeding roughly every 2-3 heating cycles. No pressure gauge on Boiler.
So I had a replacement boiler go in during early November. I then noticed a few weeks later, the radiator in my living room was luke warm one side instead of hot, I bled it after the heating was off, and on the next heating it was hot everywhere. I thought all was good, but then a few uses later, the problem came back, I…
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Party wall situation
Hello everyone, We have planning permission for a 4.5m extension on our terraced house. One neighbor is fine with it, but the other has been difficult from the start. He claims it blocks his sunlight (which isn’t true) and has hired ‘Adam Joseph Chartered Surveyors,’ demanding we sign within 48 hours or get our own…
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Rear extension questions
Hi all, I am considering making an offer for this detached bungalow in London. The value in the property for me is the potential to extend at the rear (as shown in the photos). However, I need to know what I'm letting myself in for. Some questions I'd appreciate any help with. 1 - My reading of permitted development rights…
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Saniflo Xr macerator
Hello thanks in advance for your help I have the above macerator fitted in an en-suite, about 15-20 years old. working fine, except that ever since the day I’ve had it fitted, it will drain the sink and toilet just fine but when using the shower it pumps leaves about an inch of water in the shower tray before stopping…
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Dormer loft conversion
Just wondered if anyone has had planning permission granted for a semi detached dormer loft conversion when their property has neighbours to the rear? Or does anybody have an idea on chances of being approved? Thankyou in advance
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How to treat water damaged engineered wooden flooring?
I've just discovered that there was water leaking from a container I had stored in a cupboard which has soaked some of the engineering wooden flooring. I'm wiped as much as I can away with clothes however I was wondering what should I do next to best treat the flooring? Leave a fan there for some time? Once completely dry,…
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Powerflush Cost
How much does the powerflush shoud cost? I have been quoted 650£ for 15 radiators. It !!!!!! accurate?
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Can I change the colour of my windows?
Hello all, and thanks in advance for reading! We have lived at our home for almost 10 years now. We finally have enough money to get new windows, which really need doing. Currently we have brown windows, and a lovely white conservatory which the previous owners had fitted. We would like to replace the old brown windows…
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Gap in fence
HibAll, There is a gap in one of the fence panels. How can I fix it please. The panel is becoming a little shaky. Thanks
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Did the roofers do right if my new flat roof is puddling?
Had roofers redo my flat roof. There are giant puddles, like four feet across. Talked to them about it and they put in channels to drain better. But now there are big puddles by the channels and puddles in the channels. They did not create any pitch on the flat roof and it seems like a failure. Am I right about this? What…
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Electrical Safety Group/My electrical safety
Has anyone heard of this company? They called me and offered to give a free electrical check. They came round and said that the house needs a full rewiring and the wiring is dangerous. The cost will be about £5000. Has anyone heard of this company or have any experience of them? I don't think the house wiring has been…
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Plastering cupboard
Hi I'm practising some plastering on a heater cupboard and it's not quite as smooth as I'd hoped. The back wall is OK but there's bumps on the side one to the right. Some areas are patch plastered so levelling new to old plaster. The water pipe doesn't make it easy either. Just wondering if anything can be done to improve…
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460mm cutout electric hob anywhere?
Renovating my kitchen, I'm trying to source an electric hob to replace the old one installed. The current unit is a beko ceramic hob with manual control knobs. I'm looking for a more modern touch control unit.HoweverAll the hobs I've looked at (over 50) require a cutout depth (wall to front) of 490mm whereas the current…
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Leylandii in neighbour garden blocking patio sunshine and overhanging my garden
10 metre approx Leylandii in neighbour garden blocking patio sunshine and overhanging my garden I cannot trim it myself as it’s to high, and I have mobility issues after a total hip replacement ( non elective) Can I get a professional tree surgeon to trim it and cut it back so it allows sunshine on my patio, and can I bill…
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Extension 4m square cost
We need a 4m square extension. I am struggling to get quotations from builders. I call, .....then.... some get back to me......... fewer still actually turn up....... and actually getting a quotation out of them is something else. Its very frustating. Can anyone out there who has had similar work done in the past share…
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UPVC front door wont open
I am not sure there is much more I can do and its not really a DIY job. This happened last weekend and trying to find someone to come out is a nightmare. My partner came in the door and locked it needed to go back out to the car. Door unlocks but wont open.We took the handle off and had a play and couldn't get it to open.…
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