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Best person to fix cladding on wall coming away and costs?
Hi all apologies for my ignorance. Our house has vertical cladding installed on the outside by the previous occupants. During the summer we noticed the bifold doors were sticking on the cladding presumably due to heat expansion, however one of the cladding pieces by the door (corner piece) has come away or the past few…
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Cleaning knackered non stick oven trays
Hey everyone, We have an assortment of non stick oven trays - from deep roasters, to pizza trays with holes and all between. Sadly, most are looking a bit sorry for themselves with some brown spots/splodges/marks. Whilst we typically use foil or parchment (yes, on non stick, lol, probably because they look manky!) some…
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Party wall act -does it apply here ?
My neighbour has taken the party wall back to brick is inserting a damp course called tanking and then re-plastering the party wall. Needless to say it’s noisy - and our walls have vibrated at times. Is this covered under the party wall act ?
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Neighbors Burst pipe
Morning All, Not sure this is the right place, please feel free to move if not.Also apologies for the long background below:Last July I bought a mid-Terraced property in Scotland (i.e. Not Leasehold).At the end of September, I noticed the sound of water running through pipes continuously.Having lived in a flat that was…
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Neighbour being awkward over new fence
My house was built in the 60's, when me and my girlfriend moved in 3 years ago there was no gate going down the side of the house from the driveway into the garden, so as soon as we moved in I had a gate installed to make the garden more secure. The fence that also ran down the side of the house between me and my neighbour…
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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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Should I or shouldn't I, heating problem
So I've tried 2 long threads on here for help but so far not solved. Though I thank all and have tried most of it. Had multiple contacts with relevant trades some of whom were giving me conflicting information. Also found that neighbours on mini estate have had to redo heating pipes because they were badly installed - mine…
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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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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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Water Softner for whole house
I'm looking to buy a water softener for my home, but I'm overwhelmed by the options. How can I choose the best one for my needs? Specifically, I'm interested in understanding the different types of water softeners and how they compare in terms of efficiency. What factors should I consider regarding salt consumption and the…
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Kitchen plinths
Considering using lino offcuts to cover my kitchen plinths, or vinyl wrap. Anyone done this? Also Considering using same to avoid buying new end piece. Im changing all cupoard doors and drawers and all those are ordered. They are sandstone stevis slab doors from b&q (60% off) the floor is queens tex spring creek. No…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Splashback and/or tiles - please help!
We’re coming towards the end of a new kitchen project and have got down to the splashback and tiling above worktops and have hit a crossroad… we’ve gone quartz worktop, and planners to have up stands and splash back above the hob. Dilemma is, should (could) we tile either side of splashback above the upstands or is this…
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