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Planning Permission Refusal and Permitted Development
We have had an email from the council saying planning permission will be refused for an air source heat pump (ASHP) at the side of our property as, we applied as it's close to our property boundary. The council seem to saying that if we don't withdraw the application and it is refused then we'll not be able to change the…
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Blocked down pipe with council house
Hi all, just after some advice. I privately own a semi detached ex council house with a council house next door. At the back we've got shared downpipe for the roofs as part of the guttering. Am I able to have my own downpipe which goes into the drain on my side? It's blocked completely to the top which meant I've had to…
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BOXT - any good ?
Our boiler needs replacing (it popped this morning and is now dripping water)Are BOXT any good ?Do they work on Saturdays ?
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Restrictive Covenants on property
Hi all We recently purchased a house with restrictive covenants in place. They weren't ideal, but they also weren't deal breakers. The original covenant was dated 1994 when the property was purchase as a Right To Buy from the local council. The first was a proof of local connection etc - all fine, our solicitor dealt with…
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Victorian terrace - loft conversion - structural calcs
My plans have just been submitted for a loft conversion on our victorian end of terrace and the work is due to start early next year. The loft plans had structural calculations which included adding new steels which will be fitted across the top of the gable end wall across to the party wall at 3 points to support the…
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New Fridge Freezer or Repair ??
So my 2020 Beko frost free fridge freezer has stopped working, for some reason it is making a lot of noise and is not getting any colder than 16 degrees for the fridge and 8 degrees for the freezer no matter what the temperature dial is on. The motor is always on. The fan seems to be running. I phoned a helpline and was…
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Asbestos
So the house I grew up in had pop corn artex ceilings and my first home and current home have it. I googled and on forums they said it’s a risk. My entire street has it and I can name lots round here and towns near me which have it. I have anxiety about this sort of stuff but lots of other houses have similar ceilings? My…
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Pointing bricks in garage
I posted recently as i was having a floor laid in the garage and i had found a leak in the utility room that affected the wall between the garage and utility room. Leak repaired and floor laid with no problems i am aware of. The bottom rows of bricks, up to the area around where the leak was, have lost their pointing and I…
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Burglar alarm
I have a a CR123 battery kept failing in the sensors every year. I was being charged alot of money for all ours to fix a simple battery how much would I expect to pay locally I was being charged £60 to replace battery and £120 for a yearly service. Perhaps I’m happy to service it now and again but would any local companies…
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Drying Under a Bath
Hi All, We had a leak that's been fixed but it's left under the bath very wet, damp rather than puddles. I have the bath panel off and a dehumidifier is on for approximately 12 hours per day. Is there anything else I can do to speed up the drying? Thanks in advance.
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What would you suggest for these gorgeous windows?
Hubby and I will be exchanging on a gorgeous apartment in the next few weeks. We absolutely adore these gorgeous sash windows, which look out over our private garden and wildflower meadow beyond which all residents can use. We absolutely don't want curtains or window film, but will likely want to obscure the bottoms panes…
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Fixing radiator to insulated plasterboard wall
I need to install a new radiator on a wall with 62.5 mm insulated plasterboard over cement render skim and thermalite blockwork. The insulated plasterboard is bonded directly to the render with insulated plasterboard fixings too. The radiator weighs about 32 kg empty. What's the best method to attach the radiator? I had…
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Oven wall switch feels warm
I have just gone to turn our oven off at the wall switch and the switch is warm. I did notice this a couple of days back but just thought it was because the kitchen was very warm. I have tried looking at the back of the switch but, when unscrewed, the switch will only move around 5mm away from the wall. Do I need to get a…
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Water pressure / reducing valve
I recently has a replacement pressure reduction valve fitted (see photo) after the old one started leaking. I never thought to ask the plumber about what the pressure should be and he never left any leaflet etc. The pressure is much less than it was so bath takes longer to fill etc but maybe it was too high before. I…
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Downstairs toilet
My downstairs toilet has always been freezing cold as there is no heating in there but since the council put new windows and front and back doors in two years ago it is even colder. The last winter the walls and floor were always soaking wet and this week it has started again. The council just keep telling me to ventilate.…
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Massive gas bills!17yr old boiler - to replace, or not to replace? That is the question.
Hi all, I've recently moved into a 2,800 sq. ft. 1920s detached house in the Midlands. The house has an older boiler, and I'm seeking advice on whether replacing it would help reduce my high gas consumption. Currently, I’m averaging 100 kWh/day with 3 hours of central heating and 1 hour of hot water usage. The thermostat…
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Damp -upstairs room of 1870 house.
1870 house. All rendered. I have spent approximately £10,000 over the last 10 years trying to get rid of damp in one outside wall of bedroom. Nearby chimney has been re rendered and had new pots on. Roof has been looked at extensively and gutters and soffits/barge boards are dry. Area where chimney meets roof has been done…
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Worth advertising on Checkatrade
Thinking about going pay as you go initially £80 for gutter cleaning and maybe pressure washing. They take between £5-18 per lead. Concerns- i have to give them my sort code and account number. Apparently you can set the limit down to £0 but I dunno if I'm gonna get robbed similar to virgin etc who seem to change their…
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How to Protect New Strawberry Plants Through Winter?
Earlier this year, I had over 10 strawberry plants producing fruit. I used nets to protect them from birds and placed hardboard to reduce weeds. Last year, I didn’t prune the plants before winter, but they survived and propagated into 30+ plants. I plan to prune the original 10+ plants before winter. Recently, 20+ new…
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Shared Court Yard Parking
Morning all, We live in a town house with three other town houses adjoining us, they were all build on the site of one big house that was demolished. At the front of the houses there is a shared/communal court yard with car parking for two spaces per house. The court yard has some shrubs, fencing/walls and a large tree…
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