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Builder charging for patio and steps
We've just had an extension built and the builders smashed up the patio and steps to the garden when they brought the machinery in to dig the footings. They are now asking for £1100 to relay the patio and steps. Are they correct in charging for this or should they put the garden back as it was at their own cost?
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Larger Garage
We have a single garage - a concrete Comptons 21 feet by 7 feet approx. Would it be possible to extend it, width-wise to make it a double size retaining both side walls with a new double door – no idea what the roof would need (its an Apex) – it is fine, length-wise. We have the space and just need the concrete base…
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Megaflow problem - is it thermostat?
I have had an intermittent problem with my hot water which is now no longer intermittent! I have a megaflow system - what happens is that when the hot water is switched on, the boiler fires up but then shuts down after about a minute. This is a probem restcited to the hot water, as central heating seems to work fine. I…
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Relaying edge to patio - what do I need to check.
I’ve had a quote to repair a patio. I’m near London so prices are expensive, but I’d appreciate any guidance on the things I should check out before agreeing to the work. There a cement area at the top that has a ‘pot hole’ at the edge of it. The first task is fill the hole and secure the existing borders. Then there is…
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Dents in canned food
So I was making some dinner tonight and went to open a can of beans and the missus said we can't use it because it's dented. Now im cautious about food safety but I've never thought about this kind of dent being an issue? I understand severely dented tins breaking seals etc but I kind of laughed it off. Obviously I ate it…
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Drill won't change speed.
I have what is essentially a brand new Bosch drill which is stuck on speed one. The speed selector switch moves freely and feels normal however the speed doesn't change. Can someone suggest what this issue may be and can I get spare parts for it? Tia
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Do I need an Interior Designer ?
I’m in the process of buying a bungalow . It does have a fairly new extension built on the back approx 20 x 23 ft . It’s a combined kitchen, lounge and diner . All done within the last 3-4 years so kitchen fairly new . I’m not keen on the layout as the kitchen is just one row of units and fitted appliances along one wall…
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Cleaning concrete imprint ?
appreciate any advice please I have just had building work done at home and despite the builder assuring me he would protect my concrete imprint patio and driveway he didn’t So now it has chips and chunks out in parts and concrete/ cement stuck to it in various places , his answer is he will use acid to clean it but surely…
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Energy department scam call
15th April. Unsolicited call (despite being registered with TPS). Wouldn't answer challenge as to why he called me. Went on and on, taking over me, about our fibreglass insulation being dangerous! Rubbish! Scam call indeed. I didn't wait to hear it all. Better things to do. Be warned. This is nothing to do with Government…
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Building extension "sign off" query
Hi Folks. Way back in 2008 we had a 2 storey extension approved and work started. Along the way we had all the work signed off and approved, up to the last final sign off. The issue was highlighted that we needed a fire wall and door leading from our new extension into our new conservatory, something that we missed on the…
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Garador springs - how to tension?
These are the tension type springs, not torsion. I retensioned my own a year ago, and it was terrifying - I couldn't pull it up by hand, so used a trolley jack and a stick to do this. I must be a wimp these days, as I know I did tension them by hand when I fitted the door 15 years ago - they had fabric straps on them that…
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New Windows - clean from inside?
Hey everyone, We need to replace the windows at the front of the house and the back upstairs only. I seem to remember seeing some windows on social media (some cleaning tips type thing) where you could open the window sort of the other way! - so the outside facing part opened into your room - allowing you to clean it. With…
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Floor timber joists and no ventilation
Hello all, I am putting a new floor in my garage. There will be 4 * 2 joists over double layer of 1200 gauge DPM to make the floor sturdy and 75 mm of insulation in between them. T&G board over top of it and laminate flooring. I understand the risk of timber rotting without ventilation, but how worried should i be. How bad…
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Windows and Doors Classic
Hello What are the rough prices people have and for Windows and Doors? We've had the classic £23,500 down to £12,000 within a couple of phone calls for 6 new units (one is a bay) and two new UPVC doors. Very subjective but is this a relatively okay deal?
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Redo Fitted Wardrobe
Hey everyone, I've been tasked with re-doing my daughters fitted wardrobes. Essentially the doors (non standard size) feel really flimsy and cheap, as do the drawers etc. This is it now: And with a bit of Gemini fakery, this is sort of what we're aiming for, but doors going up to coving - not that wasted gap! This far I…
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DIY desk using a reclaimed solid oak kitchen worktop
I’m planning to build a DIY desk using a reclaimed solid oak kitchen worktop. The desk will be 2 m long, 500 mm deep, and 40 mm thick. My plan is to fix battens along the full length of the rear edge and along one short side. What additional support would be required? I could add a single leg at the unsupported end, but…
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Damp proofing single brick wall
Hello, As part of the garage conversion, I am construction a stud wall about 50 mm away from the single brick wall . After researching online, I will be damp proofing the single brick wall with KA tanking slurry…
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Victorian terrace minor damp
Hi, looking for some advice on how to handle a bit of damp in our victorian terrace. We noticed it after finally removing wallpaper to paint after 5 years. Its a bit cold and you can see some water marks upto 50cm up walls all round the house. Its not mouldy or anything hence I don't think its bad. We have wall vents and…
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Advice regarding connecting Airing Brick for new porch
Hi, For our new porch, the airing brick needs to be extended. Currently there is about 8 mm space under it (1 brick ) and about 4 mm space above it . Looking online gives me multiple options. can i use a straight duct to connect to the outer side. or should i definitely go for a z duct as in the attached image. some of the…
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Combi boiler fan/airflow fault
we’ve got a Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30i combi boioer, and the last couple of months the hot water temperature tends to fluctuate. I had this in an old home and had to run cleaner through it and clean (I think) the heat exchanger? Yesterday morning no hot water at all but a C7 214 fan/airflow fault. Display temp on boiler…
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