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Failed brickwork pointing - insurance claim?
Hi All the pointing on the brickwork of my home is very soft, and is eroding somewhat. All elevations are affected, with those that face the prevailing winds/rain showing the worst issues. The erosion seems to be a lot worse in the last few few months, given the strormy/wet winter. i am in the process of inviting quotes…
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Toilet syphon
How do I replace toilet syphon please? Tia
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How to stabilise soil bank (about 1:5ft high)
Hi, Im leveling my garden and I’ve been left with a slope/ bank about 1-1.25 ft high and 1 ft - 1.5ft in width. The slope is about 13m running the length of my garden. The top of the slope is grass and the bottom is a path so I’m trying to find a solution to prevent soil constantly falling on the path. I’ve tried putting…
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What glue to use to fix the rand of hiking boots where the toes crease when walking?
Got these shoes a year and a bit ago which cost a pretty penny as you can see from the price: https://www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk/all_products/veggie_trekker_mk5_black/18001_p.html First time buying 'premium' priced boots having been fed up having to change them every six months to a year up to that point with so many…
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Replacing/updating a fuse box
My house has a very old fuse box, it's the original item so likely dates back to late 70's/early 80's. I am concerned it's both unsafe and not compliant with current safety regs such as safety cut-off. It's literally a flimsy white plastic cover helped on with a screw and a couple of rectangular fuse holders inside. Any…
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Cheap Varnish
I've just finished painting a plastic window frame in a glossy deep blue. It was a bit costly, requiring a layer of primer and some expensive tile paint. But it looks wonderful and now I want to protect it I'm trying to buy clear gloss varnish to put a protective layer on it, but this stuff is sold in such small…
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Advice needed, who is liable to pay?
Hi all, looking for some advice. 1 month ago our water tank in our house split and was leaking water. Had plumber out who said whole thing needs replacing. Up until now had been toying with replacing the boiler but was service in January and was functioning fine (just old and a bit creaky). Anyway, plumber sends estimate…
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Lower floor by 15cm - how much £££
Hi all, we are thinking about lower the floor level to be flat with the rest of the property. This is 15cm higher. Understand we need to redo the tiles etc. It’s about 50 square meter size. how much would cost for manual ? - digging Lower, redo the insulation, underfloor heating, door, reuse the kitchen.. Am I crazy ??
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Firedoors
I have just had a fire door check on my property front door and was told it would need a seal. Routing the door frame was mentioned. Has anyone had experience of this?
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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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