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  • How do I go about replacing a toilet flange?

    How do I go about replacing a toilet flange? Is this fairly straightforward as a DIY job would you say?

    Asked by jonathan on 5th May 2022
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    Unblock condensate pipe on boiler

    How do I unblock a condensate pipe on boiler myself? Before calling somebody out. Definite odour coming from the condensate pipe from the boiler and all down the pipe to the kitchen.

    Asked by Caitlin on 24th Jun 2025
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    Swapping electric shower to mixer shower

    Hi guys, I just moved into a new place and the en-suite electric shower is damaged and not working. it will be safely disconnected from the fuse board to avoid any surprises. I would like to install mixer shower to get more powerful shower experience compared to slow water flow from electric showers. I have a basin with hot and cold supply 2 meters away from the water inlet for the electric shower. Central heating is by combi boiler. As the cold water supply is already available by the electric shower point, would it be ok to pick up the hot water supply from the basin hot water supply? or what electric shower would you recommend so the hot water water flow could be as close to mixer shower as possible? Thank you.

    Asked by Jan on 3rd Apr 2024
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    Back boiler replacement

    I’m looking to buy a property that had a back boiler and replacing this with a combi. The kitchen backs onto the fireplace so hoping it wouldn’t be too much of a job to relocate the boiler. The house has no gas heaters but obviously the house is connected to the gas through the back boiler. I know that prices will vary; but is there a rough costing for this? It’s a three bed house. Sadly I can’t get a gov grant as I don’t qualify. Any help will be appreciated in terms of potential cost to expect and also is it best to get radiators installs first and then replace boiler?

    Asked by Jay on 16th Aug 2024
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    Cost of fitting a scale reducer

    Hi, I’ve been thinking of getting a magnetic / electrolytic scale reducer / inhibitor fitted to reduce limescale effects (mainly in the shower). Can you advise roughly how much it might cost to get of these devices fitted please?

    Asked by Naomi on 5th Jul 2023
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    Moving an upright radiator to another part of the living room

    Is it possible to move an upright radiator to another part of the the living room. Also can it be placed on its side? I can supply pictures if needed

    Asked by Nick on 1st Aug 2023
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    kitchen tap drips

    my kitchen cold tap keeps dripping, do i have to buy certain taps to replace the ones that are dripping

    Asked by Josie on 13th Jan 2023
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    I think the bath is leaking through ceiling

    Just noticed water marks downstairs under the bathroom. Pretty sure it’s coming from the bath. How serious is this and who do I call first?

    Asked by Christian on 10th Aug 2025
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    Toilet Replacement

    How much will it cost me to hire a handy man's service to replace my old toilet to a new one.

    Asked by Mercy on 22nd May 2023
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    Install an integrated dishwasher where there is none at present

    I have decided to install a dishwasher. This would be a brand-new installation, a dishwasher does not currently exist in the kitchen at present. So in one of the units to the one side of the sink, this is where the new dishwasher would go and I’m hoping that an integrated dishwasher, possibly slimline, can go into this space. My concerns are: How can this be undertaken and coordinated, considering that there is plumbing work, electricity considerations, and I’m hoping that I can use the same existing kitchen cabinet door as a cover for it, as I believe it would be difficult to find this exact covering in the market. How can this project come to fruition from a logistical standpoint? I’m finding it really frustrating as most white gold suppliers and other kitchen installation businesses, only include the installation itself, but not installation from scratch like in this case. Would very much appreciate your advice. Ana

    Asked by Ana on 14th May 2025
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