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  • How much to clear gutters at front of house only

    How much does it cost to clear gutters at the front of my house?

    Asked by Sue on 16th Sep 2019
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    Is there such a thing as quadrupled glazed windows

    Hi. I’m considering having new windows fitted in an old Georgian property. I am curious as to whether there is such a thing as quadrupled glazed windows, and if so, do they offer major advantages over double and triple glazed windows, and, overall, are they worth it?

    Asked by June on 13th Jan 2022
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    Reducing cost of new kitchen worktop

    How can I reduce the cost of a new worktop without fitting it myself? Any tips?

    Asked by Lou on 9th Dec 2022
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    Best thickness for loft insulation

    What is the ideal thickness for a loft insulation? Does it depend on your home?

    Asked by Christian on 6th Sep 2021
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    Eradicating damp in bottom corners of double glazed windows

    I have small damp patches at cill level on some north facing windows. What suggestions do you have for eradicating this problem?

    Asked by Alan on 6th Feb 2023
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    What size skip do I need to remove flooring

    If I was to have about ten square metres of flooring removed, what size of a skip might be needed to remove this and with a bit of room to spare? Might it depend on a variety of reasons?

    Asked by Lou on 13th Jan 2022
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    Who’s responsible for cutting back overhanging trees? Who pays?

    Our neighbour’s tree is hanging into our garden and blocking the light. If we want it cut back, is that our cost or theirs? Can't find a clear answer to this online

    Asked by Karen on 10th Aug 2025
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    mixer shower replacement

    I want to replace our old shower (exposed valve type) with a bar valve shower. the 15mm pipe connections are 160mm apart and all bar valves are standard 150. I know offset connectors might work but on forums, people say its difficult to get the connectors to 150 AND level. its a tiled wall so don't want to remove tiles, but short of fitting the same type of shower.......any advice?

    Asked by James on 25th Jun 2026
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    Macerator toilets - are they any good?

    We're thinking of adding an extra toilet and we've been told it's tricky to plumb in and should consider installing a macerator. I'm not sure I like this solution as it seems overly complicated and a bit icky, so I would like the professional opinion of a plumber. Is this a good, reliable and hygienic solution, or not?

    Asked by Karen on 21st Jan 2023
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    Dry verge roof system without permission

    Hi. Should my neighbour have consulted with me over a roof issue. They had a dry verge system installed on the roof ridge that joins our house. Aside from not informing us the job seems a little less than satisfactory as the ridge is now not flat. Also some mortar on our side is still showing

    Asked by Iain on 7th Oct 2025
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