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  • Are Damp Proof Courses worthwhile?

    I have some building experience – was suspicious of Damp Proof Courses from a structural viewpoint, but I’d like to be sure if this is the case. I’ve has some experience with building work in the past and have heard about various issues with using DPC’s. I know they are typically just black plastic sheets between brick/stonework a few courses up from the foundation, to stop the damp rising from the ground up, but I don’t know how much of a problem this really is. I’ve been told about they can cause a wall that is in construction to be knocked over with a small bump. It worries me that the wall integrity is affected by these sheets. It worries me how easy they can cause a wall to be shifted – I don’t want to use them if they are an additional risk. Does anyone know any more about whether DPC’s compromise the integrity of the walls? Have you had any issues that they have caused? Are they worthwhile for the sake of just avoiding damp?

    Asked by Abdul on 8th Mar 2019
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    How much do waste removal services with skips cost?

    Hello, Due to some major renovation work we have planned for our home, we will need a waste removal service to get rid of the junk being cleared out. We would ideally like to hire a skip for the waste with removal service after the renovation is finished. Does anyone have any estimates of the costs for hiring a waste removal service? Do most waste removal companies provide skips as part of the service? Are there any other costs involved?

    Asked by angie on 2nd Mar 2019
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    Rising damp quotes

    Hi I am looking at buying a house but it has some rising damp, it is a small 3 bedroom terraced house, what is a rough guide price for the to be fixed please thank you

    Asked by Stacey on 10th Jan 2022
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    How to identify if my garage roof contains asbestos

    How do I know if my old garage roof is asbestos? It needs to come down but im worried that it might be asbestos. Should I be wearing protective clothing or should I just get a specialist company in?

    Asked by caroline on 29th Mar 2020
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    How do solar panels work?

    Hi, I’m considering investing in solar panels but I want to know what the benefit of Solar panels is and what do they power in the house?

    Asked by lauren on 10th Apr 2020
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    Soundproofing bedroom wall

    We live in an old pair of cottages divided by a brick wall and plasterboard both sides. We can literally hear each other (neighbours) through the wall. It seems to me like there is a gap between brick and the plasterboard (hollow when knocking) and I'm just wondering if that's not making the sound louder. We are expecting a baby and we wanted to soundproof the wall. I wondered if some soundproofing wool and plaster could do the job (not 100% but at least not to wake them each time baby makes a sound). Also, would we have to remove the existing plaster and fill in the cavity with wool (between existing plasterboard and brickwall) and cover with plaster or would it be ok just to cover existing plasterwall with wool then plaster adding few centimetres? I would be grateful for your advice.

    Asked by Aga on 25th Jan 2022
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    Cost of Ducting for cooker extractor

    We recently moved into a house with a cooker hood extractor in place, connected to electrics but was just for show. There is no ducting in place, and the hood is on an external wall. How much approximately would this cost to get done so the extractor hood is in full working order please? TIA

    Asked by Lindsey on 6th Dec 2021
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    Penetrating dampness quote

    Hi, we're looking to purchase a semi-detached 3 bedroom house but the building survey pointed out there's ongoing penetrating dampness was noted in the two rear chimney breast. Some of the neighbouring properties have damp stains in the same position on the external walls, which indicates a design flaw that will need intrusive investigations of the roofs. Surveyor also suggested it may be necessary to remove all chimney breasts. How much does it cost for the damp proofing work above and turnaround time? Many thanks

    Asked by Mattias on 25th Apr 2022
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    How can I soundproof a room?

    I’m just wondering what the best way to soundproof a room for a drum kit is? Is it something I can do myself with limited tools or will I need to hire a professional?

    Asked by Patrick on 10th Apr 2020
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    Built under electric oven and separate hob

    Please can you provide estimate of cost for installing built under electric oven and a separate gas hob - and removing current oven/hob.

    Asked by Lesley on 15th Jul 2020
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