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Dutch drain to benefit neighbour on my land
My
neighbour has Grade 2 listed house, with basement. The East wall of the
house is the boundary between our properties and runs along the West side of my
patio. There has been damp in his house walls and cellar. To assist
my neighbour, I have allowed him to dig along the boundary wall to find and fix
leaking drains, which…
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Double honeycomb blinds?
Hi I was looking at blinds2go however they have a max width of 210cm. My measurements are 2256mm (width) x 1347mm (height) Are there any companies that accommodate larger blind sizes? Thanks
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New kitchen: recommendations
We want a new kitchen fitted. The one we have is about 15 years old and was from Ikea. We've been relatively happy with it, but it was a budget option and now we are willing to pay a bit more to get better quality. So far, we've been to Howdens, who are coming out in 10 days to design the kitchen. We designed the Ikea one…
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Taking a builder to court technicalities
I am looking for some advice please. I had a builder to do a double storey extension. He came to see the site, chatted and I handed over all documents, plans, SE plans, calcs etc…. He gave me a quote and I asked for a breakdown so that we both knew what it entailed and that I wouldn’t be left with things to do. Eventually…
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Plumber has broken my boiler
Good evening. Background. Our Combi Boiler isn't producing hot water. Plumber took a look and said it sounds like the diverter valve. He came, confirmed, and ordered a reconditioned diverter valve. Arrived today to fix it. Valve fitted but, when he put water into the boiler, it shot everywhere. Cleaned it up, at which…
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Flooring - Small space.
Flooring for Home small space. Aims. Hard wearing. Easy maintenance. Have disabilities, therapy paws. To make the spaces feel as bigger and spacious as possible. Hard wearing. At the moment looking to have Laminate or vinyl. Underlay. Kitchen/Dining/Living Room. ATM Kitchen laminate laid. Could choose same vinyl floor (but…
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How do I choose the right windows for energy efficiency in my home?
I'm looking to replace my old windows
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how much am i talking for a basic renovation
i am looking at a 1930s 2 bedroom house and am wondering how much it would cost for a basic upgrade: new Kitchen all rooms need plastering ceilings need replacing all carpet needs replacing there is no need for a new boiler however i would like additional radiators the electrics are fine and don't need changing as for the…
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drains that now go no where
i have a house which i purchased a while ago. had all surveys done and and no major issues. but since we how have more rain days than before, my house as become damp, on investigation i have that two road gully drains and surface water from a semi house go into the same drain 6" pipe, then runs under my house. over time…
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Big Upcoming Problem With Gas Board!
Cadent are updating gas pies in the street next to us and digging holes on drives near gas meters. A friend of mine in that street told me he is without gas because his meter (like mine) is in the wall cavity and new reguations mean it has to be outside and they have fitted his pipes but told him to pay to have it switched…
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Where should I put my radiator?
We are changing up our living room. On the picture below where the cross is, we have the radiator in front of the bay window and in front of it the sofa which extend round the right wall. Would the best place for the radiator still be behind the sofa? Only other place it could really go is a vertical radiator in the bottom…
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Possibly mis-sold spray foam insulation
Hi, last year I had spray foam insulation put in my loft. I was told it would increase the property value and reduce my energy bills and be good for the environment. As I am planning on selling my house in the next few years, I went ahead with it believing it to be the right thing to do. I have recently found out that this…
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Flat roof on conservatory
Hi I want to replace my conservatory roof with a flat roof and lantern. I've had different advice from 2 builders. One said it's fine to replace existing roof and retain windows. Another said I need to demolish it and have brick pillars in each corner and new windows. Any advice or experience pls.
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Tiler advice - PLEASE HELP!
Have had a new kitchen floor tiled. Everything seemed to be ok but when the plinths were installed I noticed that the lines are all out. I’ve measured off the island and EVERYTHING is totally out! I’ve spoken with the tiler and he blamed the walls, saying they are not level. I know they are not level, but surly you find a…
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Replacement sun lounge cost
Looking to replace a 4x3m sun lounge. Looking for a rough cost. Will I be able to keep original base electrics etc. TIA
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Tradeperson and how they assess cost of job.
Hi, Going to get a fairly expensive plumbing job done, so have been looking at online prices of items required and trying to second guess in what range the quote should be. 1 As well as getting paid to do the work, usually do tradespersons expect to get profit on the items or materials supplied, and do they usually expect…
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Smell in Shower
Recently when showering have noticed a fishy smell after water running. Tried cleaning the shower drain and shower enclosure but its still there. It does go off next day before showering again. I think now that it is coming from behind the electrical shower unit? Any thoughts ideas or have you had the same. Thanks M99
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Painting part new plastered wall
Hi i have just had part of my wall newly plastered due to plasterboard crack, i know i have to do a mist coat, i am thinking of changing wall colour to a neutral colour and looking for advice
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Will a washing machine go in this kitchen?
Thinking of buying this house. Previous owners installed a new kitchen just before selling to current owner, who has done mainly short-term lets with it, so I don't think there's ever been a washing machine in there. Listing and current owner say there is space and plumbing at the back under the counter, but surely one…
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bad road noise can hear bad through windows and door
Hi there MSE. My house was built in 2005, we moved in here in 2020 we have been battling road noise at the front of our property on (Removed by Forum Team) which is a very busy arterial root to West Yorkshire and Lancashire, just asking to see if there would be anything we could do to cure this or are there any grants or…
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