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Owning half of the road
On my title deeds, there is half of the road edged red within my boundary which would mean I have a specific car parking spot outside my home. I live on a cul de sac of a single terrace row and have been here for almost 20yrs without any issues but for the last couple of years my neighbours who rent have 3/4 cars and it's…
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Should I take cash settlement or use insurance contractors?
Had a leak, plumber had to cut hole in ceiling and tiles round bath to find and fix it. Put in insurance claim. Insurers arranged drying company to remove plaster and dry wet wall in kitchen. Now need to replaster part of wall (2m by 2m) ceiling, Retile round Bath Paint over new plaster Have been offered cash payment which…
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Cover for old gas meter box
Hi I have an old gas meter box outside where the door is damaged as are the hinges. I know you can buy replacements but it looks hard for me to do and I struggled to find anyone willing to fit it. I bought some plastic sheet and thought I could somehow cover it but struggling how to attach so I remove it for meter…
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Party Wall Agreement - unsure!
Hoping for some advice as you're all so knowledgeable and helpful! We live in a semi and our neighbours are building a two-story extension. They approached us last week saying they needed to discuss it with us and presented us with a party wall agreement. They need to install a concrete padstone on their boundary wall…
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Kitchen - deep narrow drawer purpose?
Apparently the kitchen was fitted by Wren but the two bottom drawers next to the oven do not seem to work well for us (see photo!). Inside measurements are 20cm wide, 20cm high (realistically only 8cm of it is useable), 42cm length. We haven't been able to find a storage box or dividers to better organise this. If you have…
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house insurance advice - snagging issues - cash v works
My home is being refurbished due to flooding. There are a number of snagging issues: 1. Poor paintwork at edges2. under stair cupboard plastering poor3. Driveways needs cleaning etc4. Shower tray bubbling, toilet poorly fixed5. Scratched sink in kitchen6. Worktop damage in the kitchen They have offered a cash settlement…
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Leak above Velux window
Hi all, value your opinion on this evidence of a leak just above an upstairs velux window. House is 12 years old. This has been evident the past few years and got slowly worse. About 6 inches wide, doesn’t feel damp, no other signs of leaks anywhere else and all tiles above the window look fine (could stick my head outside…
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What type of C/Heating boiler should I have installed?
My existing C/heating boiler is the original build boiler in 1995, it has always been working ok and for at least the last 10 years it has had a service by a reputable firm. It had a service last in November 2024, about a month later it started to fail to ignite on the central heating part, the engineer came to check it…
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LVT floor advice please
After a recent flood my floor is being replaced. I have selected these two places: https://www.factory-direct-flooring.co.uk/aqua-plank-5g-pale-oak-click-vinyl-flooring https://www.floorsforpaws.com/luxury-vinyl-range/ Firstly recommendations for any other s Secondly, is it LVT even though it’s click and can they be fitted…
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Corroded condensate pipe in 6 year old flat - whose responsibility?
We have a leaking condensate pipe - which is located under our floor and was leaking into our neighbour below. We have had the housing association out (shared ownership), and they have said it is our responsibility as it is our pipe - however the pipe has obviously leaked for a long time (possibly since new 6 years ago) -…
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Leak and poor contractors - WWYD?
I live in a large apartment complex - nearly 1000 flats. I am on the top /8th floor of my building. In the basement of the complex is a gym. On Friday the managing agent got in touch to say they need access to my flat. They are doing an investigation as the gym has a leak - and they are starting from the top to 'rule…
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Gap between skirting board and floor
Hi All, How could I fill the gap between the skirting board and the floor. TIA
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Gas Hob - Barazza - So Weak and Slow!
Hi, We've had a new Barazza gas hob installed. Since first using it, for some months now, we've thought it was really weak and slow to cook anything. I've done some tests over this weekend and the burners are using as much gas as they are meant to. For example: The main 3.5kw burner is burning at an input of 3.84 gross,…
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Boiler PCP
Hi everyone, I had my boiler serviced on Tuesday through a free boiler service offer that I received from OVO energy when I signed up at the end of last year. The engineer came in and checked and reported that everything was normal and the boiler had no faults. A couple of hours later the heater didn’t come on at the usual…
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Central heating air vents
We had our old gas boiler replaced a couple of weeks ago with a new open vent regular boiler. I was a bit surprised to find our Magnaclean filter choc a bloc with sludge less than a week after the system was supposed to have been power-flushed and a radiator not working. So we're having them back next week to have another…
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DIY - Pull out shelf for chopping?
There's currently space between the washing machine and the counter top of around 3.8cm. OH was asking if there was a possibility of fixing a shelf or wood chopping board with drawer runners like these https://www.screwfix.com/p/hafele-ball-bearing-drawer-runners-250mm/7855J?tc=PT2&gStoreCode=PT2&gQT=1 fixed to the sides.…
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shower unit issue can you advise if this wrong
Moved in to flat 1 year ago and when i moved had issue with shower unit which advised managing agent water leaking from pipe connected to shower took months to sort in end new unit installed but the same head i have uses since then and was advised by gp need to get power head for my back so ordered one and changed the head…
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Infrared panels on wooden summerhouse porch
Hi all, Long time lurker first time poster. I’ve also searched the boards for this but keep finding thinly disguised spam threads. If someone has asked a similar question before please point me in the right direction. I’m building a summerhouse from wood with an overhanging porch that spans the width of the front. To get…
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Why did my plumber install a Combi boiler, when I asked for a System Boiler?
Morning all! Sorry about the title - its a bit niche I expect but I would respect another view (or ten!) I agreed a new System boiler with my plumber who is experienced and gets decent reviews. This was to replace an older System boiler that had failed. His son, who works in the family business, fitted a Combi while I was…
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Changing cylinder lock on sliding patio door
I am trying to change the cylinder lock on our sliding door, but the cylinder is stuck. Is there another screw I need to remove, or can I just push it out with brute force? I managed to do our uPVC doors with no problem, so assumed it would be the same....just remove the screw holding the cylinder in place, and remove it.…
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