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Solar panels and roof repairs
Can anyone help with advice please? I had solar panels installed in nov 22. Recently there was water coming in through the light fitting in upstairs bedroom. Roofers who came to inspect said that the problem was probably under a panel but also the roof tiles were in bad shape. Seems the roofer who did the roof 6 years ago…
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Blind or something for roof 'dome'?!
So I have one of these sort of thingies, https://www.theskylightcompany.co.uk/product/em-dome-rectangular-fixed-dome/ Which usually I quite like - more light, nice noise when it rains etc But right now the sun shines through it super strong and hot, and with a kitchen table below it makes it a bit like eating in a…
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Is JCT required/alternatives?
I am about to chose a builder for a garage conversion and redecoration. What should I be looking for in terms of paperwork and contracts? I've got price breakdown and schedule of works written down and I am reasonably happy with the level of detail and communication so far. Is something like this sufficient or is a formal…
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Floor Fitter has failed to Return keys to my Flat
My flat is one of 8 flats in a 3 storey building. The floor fitter was given a key to access the building and a key to get into my flat to undertake work. The flat is being renovated and I currently do not live there and actually live 4 hours away in a different County. He completed the work 24/11/23 and he was paid in…
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Roofing repairs on next house - just routine maintenance issues?
We're buying a nice house, and the surveyor has sent the report through to us. The report had some other issues on which I wasn't too worried about. He has highlighted quite a few 'issues' with the roof but has also said it's in satisfactory condition. I'm semi-knowledgeable and think these are largely routine maintenance…
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Temporary fence help.
Unfortunately, the house next door to me has been bought by an investor. When they were doing the place up. I pointed out that one of the panels was out of the fence that they are responsible for but they did a bodge job instead of replacing the panel, which was what was needed. First lot of high winds and the panel was…
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New Cooker, Gas or Electric?
I need a new cooker as my present gas cooker is old and all the markings have worn off the knobs and I can afford to replace it. Should I get a new gas cooker or an electric cooker with radiant hobs or with induction hobs?
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Underfloor heating on marble
Can anyone provide reliable underfloor heating installers with marble floor installers in central london or harrow area?
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Measuring for new windows. How exact?
I'm getting quotes to get my windows replaced and I'm surprised at how rough they are with measuring windows. It's taken most of them 15 minutes to measure 9 windows. Most of them didn't even bother opening any of them. Out of 6 quotes, only 2 had measurements included and they were different. Usually by 2cm in width,…
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ADVICE REQUIRED ON FLOOR TILES
Hi Folks I am planning to fit some floor tiles in front of my front door
at my property. Can you kindly advise if I should buy several small tiles or
some large tiles (which will obviously cover more area) Are there any pros and cons of the size and is there any
specific material I should buy? Thanks
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Turning Front Garden into Driveway
I've recently sent the council my application for turning my front garden into a driveway. I will be using a council approved company to do the work required but I'm wondering if there is something I have not thought of, which is important? I'm not sure if I will be having tarmac or stone paving. I really would like…
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Shower Not Getting Hot
One specific shower is not getting very hot, suspect cartridge is gone. Have looked online, people say it's easier to replace the entire bar, than replace the catridge, is this true? Any other advice?
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Oil fired Central Heating thermostat may not be working.
Hi folks, We have oil fired central heating. Just noticed today that the radiators seem to be getting hotter than usual as well as the hot water cylinder upstairs. Kept an eye on the boiler in the boiler house, and it didn't switch itself off within a 25 minute period. It is an old cast iron boiler over 30 years old, the…
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Hot water taking a long time to come out of tap
We changed our boiler to a system one, and the water is now at mains pressure. We also took the opportunity to put in a larger hot water tank, and relocated it next to the new boiler rather than being in another room about 10ft away from the boiler. Old boiler was a traditional one, and we had a water tank in the loft, now…
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Extra protection for induction hobs?
Is there something that I could put on an induction hob to protect it? I am thinking something of the equivalent isherwood function to a phone screen protector, but for induction hobs. My reasoning is that I find myself using the hob as a work surface, and I would prefer to protect it more if I can. Edit: Oh, as soon as I…
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Builder has disappeared, work paid for is incomplete, tools left on site
We needed a lot of building work doing on several buildings (we bought a dilapidated farm cottage with several outbuildings). I initially had quotes from many companies in late 2019, and chose my favourite (an established local builder with a small team) who gave us written quotes on four different projects. I took these…
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Anyone recommend a reliable motion-sensing PIR light bulb?
I'm looking for a motion-sensing PIR light bulb (preferably LED). I bought one from eBay which worked for about 5 hours, then turned on and stayed on. I've been looking at similar on Amazon, but every one that I've looked at so far has a significant number of reviews which say that it stopped working within…
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Damp proof course and patio
I am in the process of buying a house and the survey identified that the patio has been laid right up to the back of the house and too close to the damp proof course. The surveyor is suggesting that a drainage channel should be placed between the wall and the slabs by cutting a channel. I’m ok with that but the estimate he…
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Any difference between kitchen and bathroom paint
Is there any specific reason I shouldnt use bathroom paint in my poorly ventilated kitchen? I cant seem to find the finish we want in a kitchen paint. Thanks
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Washer / dishwasher plumbing help
Hi , my daughter's just moved out and this is the plumbing in her new place I'm presuming the waste for washing machine is attached to the pipe on the left somehow ? She wants to add a dishwasher what pipework do we need to add or change so the waste can use the same pipe. Thanks