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Range Cooker Suggestions - Rangemaster out of stock everywhere
I am looking to purchase a new range cooker and have been looking at 2 in particular Range master and Stoves. I thought I has made a decision with Range master but looking at the web site these are ALL virtually out of stock so may have to switch to Stoves. Does anyone have any comments about them. I really wanted sturdy…
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Job not completed by decorator.
We're part way through our house being decorated. We're in the North West and were quoted £3k for our main bedroom to be painted. The landing and stairs as well as our small open plan down stairs. In the quote was work on a small painting job outside, the fitting of alcove shelves, the replacement of a tap and mantel. What…
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Poor Workmanship, out of Warranty
Hi all, My house is 11 years old, so 1 year out of warranty. It has come to light that brackets holding a protruding roof over the bedroom window is coming away from the wall. I have had a builder look at it, and he says it hasn't been attached properly and the whole thing will have to be taken off and reattached.…
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Tree surgeon - ARB Approved Contractor?
I am getting quotes from tree surgeons to have the overhanging branches of my neighbour's tree pruned, because some of them broke and fell in my garden. The neighbour is aware and happy for me to proceed, but not willing to pay or arrange for it, as the tree is healthy. I've got a three quotes from tree surgeons at £1440,…
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Changing an old style L1 L2 L3 light switch
Hi , l am changing and old style L1 L2 L3 double light socket to a new BG Nexus L21 L22 light switch and trying to confirm where all brown wires go into new one
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Is this a fair quote for a porch build?
Hi all I have a delapidated side porch which I want replaced. A very slightly larger footprint (only by 2 square metres!). What I currently have: My dodgy photoshop mockup of what I would like (this is obviously very rough! But gives an idea): Floorplan (things have change slightly since I did this, but it gives an idea of…
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Artex repair
I had a roof leak last year which is completely dried out, I've been left with staining and a couple of bubbles under the Artex ceiling Plus some bits have flaked off Anyone ideas as to how to make this look good?
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Spray foam insulation
Hello can anyone help? I have posted this in the DIY forum too. my mum had this installed in 2022/3 and we think incorrectly as they have completely covered the end walls (inc. air bricks ) and the eaves. If she has it removed, are there ‘trade bodies’ or a regulatory body that she can find a contractor through to ensure…
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Does £600 for planning permission to convert two windows into one sound right?
Hello, Pictures are attached, please excuse the visual mess (and my wayward finger). The family has previously used the local council's planning permission/building control service and from what I remember the cost was in the £100-£300 range in order to apply. Now my (London) borough is using this planning permission…
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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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