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Portaloo on public land
Not sure if this the correct place to ask but I wanted to get some advice regarding the following. A neighbour, or neighbouring landlord, is having some work done to their property and they erected a portaloo, not on their land or even in front of, but a few doors down, fully on the pavement. First of all, would they have…
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How do rogue traders get past Checkatrade's checks?
Quite easily, I think is the answer https://amp.theguardian.com/money/2024/nov/30/how-do-rogue-traders-get-past-checkatrade-checks Horror stories aside, the phrase that stuck out to me was "Checkatrade denied the allegations and said it had removed 1,000 substandard traders in the past 12 months." I don't care how many…
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Wall hung toilet set inc fixings advice required.
We are getting a new bathroom fitted. For one reason or another, we have decided to go for the above toilet/etc. Looking at frames for these toilets I've worked out the best frames could be Ghore and Grohe and Giberit IIRC. Having visited two well-known DIY stores, judging by what the store workers were saying, by all…
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Refund from damp proofer
Hi, I had an issue with damp on one wall of my house, had damp proofing membrane and injections done by a company found on check a trade, the work came with a 10 year guarantee. within a few months of having work done damp patches have reappeared. I now realise the work they did was not what was needed so they incorrectly…
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John Lewis Recycling & Installation Service
Good Morning All, Unfortunately this weekend our 9 year old Beko dishwasher has started to fail and isn’t heating up anymore. We are therefore looking to get a replacement but are looking at relieving some of the hassle by utilising the John Lewis Recycling and installation service. We’re obviously going to head into store…
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What type of primer / undercoat do I need?
Previously glossed (oil based) skirting boards and dado rail. I want to paint them in Satinwood (water based). I have sanded down the old gloss but am I correct in thinking I need a primer / undercoat now before the satinwood paint? Thanks.
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What Timer can be used with energy saving light bulbs?
Our PCSO (Police Community Support Officer) has just kindly sent us some tips for staying safe in the Winter, now it is dark early. One of them is I – Invest in some timer switchers. These will turn lamps and radios on and off for you. I would love to have one for a Table Lamp. Can anyone recommend anything I can…
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Radiators constantly hot despite TRV's being turned off
I've recently moved into a new home. There's 4 radiators upstairs and they all get screaming hot, but the TRV only works on 1 of them. Even when turned down to zero/snowflake, the other 3 rads remain screaming hot. I've taken the TRV heads off and tried to move the pin (it's more of a cone with a flat top rather than long…
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Painting Dado rails in Emulsion??
I want to paint my room which has a dado rail and ideally I would like the dado rail and skirting to be the same colour. Both are currently painted in white gloss. Should I get a gloss paint in the same colour for the dado and skirting? (I know I need to sand the current gloss to get a key) Or use the emulsion with primer…
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Dropped Kerb
Does anyone have any experience with applying for planning permission for a dropped kerb ? As I live on a road classified as a C road it isn't as simple as just applying to the council, i need to do a full planning application. Is this something i should pay a professional to do or I can complete on my own ? Id imagine all…
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Constant sewage flooding and Thames Water not fixing mains
Any advice here appreciated. There is a broken sewage mains in front of our house. It keeps getting blockages and the only escape is the open drain at the side of our house. We live halfway down a hill and the sewage gushes out, flooding our garden, our neighbours garden downhill from us, and ultimately 2 other properties…
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Dry ridge system query
I've had a new roof fitted and was told I'd be supplied with a new dry ridge system. Should this have included new ridges? The roofer has used most of my existing ridges. New ones have been put in where the old ones have cracked when stripping the roof. Should I query this or do most roofers use old ridges?
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Which security camera? Neos Smartcams now defunct!
My Neos Smartcams have done a great job over the years. Cannot complain at all. Their continuous recording has been very useful indeed. And other than the £25 outlay for each camera (I have 3) they haven't cost me a penny in subscriptions. But as of this month the app discontinued and the footage can only be used when…
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Bathroom light keeps falling down
Hi all, Got one of those cruddy lights in the bathroom, which I think clips in place with magnets. But, the damn thing keeps randomly falling down. Any ideas on how to secure it? Thanks!
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Factory painted furniture longevity
I've been looking for some new bedroom furniture and like the paint and wood type.Then I thought - would the paint chip? No chance to touch up.Could someone who has some tell me how durable that paint is and if it might chip or scratch please. Not cheap stuff so it's sort of important.
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Cooking fumes in my kitchen from the flat below
I've always had extremely strong cooking smells coming up from the flat downstairs (Indian food), but the other day I walked into my kitchen and there were cooking fumes, I mean my kitchen was foggy. I raised it with the directors of the freehold (I am one of them, it's a share of freehold) as a compartmentation issue and…
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Electrical certificate
HI Ya I have a new mirror that has an inbuilt light wired to the mains via a fused switch box. It was installed along with my new bathroom installation. Should i have a certificate like you get when the gas boiler is worked on? Is there a body i can contact similar to Gas Safe? Thanks
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Advice needed on bathroom accessories (towel rails, mirror cabinets?)
Hi everyone, I’m currently renovating my flat and could use some advice on bathroom fittings. First, does anyone have recommendations for good electric towel rail brands? I’ve noticed they come in standard or thermostatic options, with the latter sometimes including a timer. I’m considering either going for a thermostatic…
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Cobblestone in basement (damp smell)
live in a 200 year old property with a basement. The basement floor is s combination of flagstone and cobblestone which have been sealed (not sure what with but is transparent, see first pic). There was a smell of damp coming from beneath the basement stairs (the area was sealed off). I have exposed the area under the…
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Supply+install Water Pump to increase bathroom Water Pressure
Ive been advised to hire plumber to supply+install Water Pump to increase bathroom Water Pressure Top of 4 floors inc' basement floor flat roof. Bath hot water is very low and Home Emergancy could not improve pressure, advised a water pump could help? Is there general cost guide t.i.a. either hire local plumber or may…
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