Ask a Trade
Got a question that only a tradesperson can answer? We have thousands of trades ready to answer any question you may have.
Ask your question
Search our questions

Found an answer to your question? Find a tradesperson near you!

Filter by:

  • All
    • All
    • At least 1 answer
    • At least 2 answers
    • At least 3 answers
    • No answers
  • Sort by:

  • Most liked
  • Quote to rectify issues in 1 bed flat

    Good morning, I have been quoted £900 to rectify the issues below in an electrical safety inspection, seems expensive to me? 1 NO SURGE PROTECTION INSTALLED. C3 2 HIGH CONTINUITY READING ON LIVES FOR SOCKET CIRCUIT FI 3 SPUR NEEDS INSTALLING IN BOTTOM LEFT KITCHEN CUPBOARD TO OPERATE APPLIANCE C3 4 HOB ISOLATOR NOT FOUND C3 5 NEW COOKER SWITCH REQUIRED IN KITCHEN C2 6 SINGLE GANG METAL LIGHT SWITCH NEEDED IN KITCHEN C2 7 RING AND RADIAL IN 32A. THIS NEEDS SPLITTING. 1 X 16A BREAKER NEEDED C2 8 NO RCD PROTECTION TO ANY CIRCUIT THROUGHOUT INSTALLATION C2

    Asked by Steve on 13th Nov 2023
    View answers

    How do I know what the open time is for a given product?

    Hi! How do I know what the open time is for a given product? Will it always say on the product itself?

    Asked by Bill on 5th Jan 2022
    View answers

    advice on painting the outside of a semi-detached house alone

    If I want to paint the outside of my house, is a ladder enough safety? Should I get a harness and if so, how much might this cost me and where can I buy one? When would scaffolding be necessary? I live in an ordinary sized semi-detached home.

    Asked by Patrick on 22nd Aug 2020
    View answers

    Boiler pressure - Baxi EcoBlue

    the pressure of boiler looks unstable After i re-pressurize to 1.5 bar, using tap is ok without problem. but when turn on the heating, the pressure rise over 2 and the error code showing water pressure high After i did the bleeding and re-pressurize to 1.3 bar, the heating is ok and pressure not over 2. But after the heating off, the pressure came down to 1 and sometime even lower than 1 need to top up again what will the problem with it and how to fix it

    Asked by Chi Fung on 12th Dec 2023
    View answers

    What is benchmark?

    Can you tell me a bit more about benchmark, what is it and how could I avail of it? Thanks!

    Asked by Mo on 11th Jan 2022
    View answers

    Rewiring a property

    Can one rewire a property without pulling the floorboards up?

    Asked by Sybille on 24th Nov 2022
    View answers

    Self-employed builder vs building company

    Are there any practical differences between hiring a self-employed builder and a builder from a building company? Is there anything I should be aware of?

    Asked by Tushar on 18th Jan 2023
    View answers

    Removing drain/manhole from under extension

    Drain under extension Is it possible to remove drains and manhole from under an existing extension. How long does it take, how much would it cost and will it mean removing all the wooden flooring etc? thanks

    Asked by Georgina on 15th Jan 2024
    View answers

    Labour cost query

    Hi. I will be moving into a new house. The kitchen is tiled already but I would like to tile the living room floor approximately 16m squared. If I was to purchase the materials myself how much would I be looking at for a tradesperson in labour to install? The floor at the moment is concrete and screed so I imagine the floor is ready to be tiled

    Asked by Mike on 15th Aug 2024
    View answers

    When should a risk assessment take place?

    Does a site risk assessment need to take place before a tree surgeon does work at my property? If so, do I make the assessment or do they?

    Asked by Greg on 4th Jan 2022
    View answers
    Find Tradespeople, compare up to 3 quotes!
    It's FREE and there are no obligations
    Ask a Trade

    Are you looking for advice on a DIY project or have a question for our tradespeople?

    We'll email your question to tradespeople who are skilled in your chosen category.

    Your question will be made public - please do not include any personal details.

    {{ first(ask.errors)[0] }}

    By continuing you agree to the Community Guidelines.

    Ready to get a price for your home improvement project?
    Get started

    Over 1 million homeowners and over 50,000 tradespeople
    use MyJobQuote nationwide each year