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  • Leaking steel gas pipe under floor

    Victorian end-terrace with a suspended wooden floor, no crawl space. We have a gas leak that the engineer believes to be in the old steel pipe that runs under the floor from the gas meter in our cupboard to the kitchen. We're getting the kitchen redone at the moment, so the gas needs to be reconnected to our new gas hob. The engineer's best suggestion to minimise cost, disruption and the dining room décor is to send a new 22mm copper pipe up through the ceiling above the gas meter, run this along the skirting in the landing and then back down through the kitchen ceiling, where it can be connected up. I'd be really grateful for any views on this approach. Does it make sense and/or sound like the best way forward? What options might there be for re-running it under the floor? Would this all need taking up? And then can copper pipe be laid directly below or does it need ducting and/or screed? I want to know what's preferrable versus what's possible (practically and legally!)

    Asked by Hannah on 31st May 2023
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    How much it should cost to rebed and do wet verge?

    How much it should cost to re-bed and do wet verge (Need old verge to remove first)

    Asked by Tanvir on 23rd Apr 2026
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    Artex smooth out

    Looking for a patterned ceiling to be smoothed out size is roughly 9x8 foot. What would be the cost?

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    Conservatory v’s extension

    We have planning permission for an extension but not sure I want to spend the money v’s expected return for increased value as want to move in next 5 years. Looking for advice on extension v’s conservatory. Thanks

    Asked by Claire on 29th Apr 2021
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    What is eco-friendly cleaning?

    What is eco-friendly cleaning in the context of hiring someone to clean my home?

    Asked by Sharon on 6th Jan 2022
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    Plastering waste removal

    Can I hire a skip for having plaster taken away?

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    Pigmented shellac primer paint

    What is pigmented shellac primer paint and how does it differ from other types of primer paint?

    Asked by Michael on 7th Nov 2022
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    What are the best plants for shade?

    I need shade loving plants ideas because we have a small north facing garden and a 3 storey house. The garden doesn’t get a lot of direct sunlight but we want to line the edges with flowerbeds or something nice. I need ideas for types of flowers that grow in shade. Which types of shrubs or flowers would be best suited to thrive in low light?

    Asked by June on 3rd Apr 2020
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    What is an eggshell finish?

    I’ve heard somewhere of something called an eggshell finish. Could you explain what this is exactly? When would it be a good finish to use?

    Asked by Cheryl on 22nd Dec 2020
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    Electrical Distribution board Q

    I’m in the process of getting three phase supply put in, SSE have advised I’ll need to have distribution/supply board setup for when they lay the cable. My question on is, what type of board to I need, they mentioned it would probably be on a concrete plinth and on a wooden back board. Looking for advise on all this please (I’m in the process of trying to find tradesmen to do all the excavation and electrical work)

    Asked by Tim on 18th Oct 2021
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