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  • Neighbour reroof unfinished joining mine

    My neighbour has just had a new roof but upon looking from the outside and inside, it doesn’t seem to have been finished off. I have masses of daylight coming through the gap and is now a wind trap. There is a gap of which I estimate to be about 5 cm between where our tiles finish and from what I can see there isn’t a bonding gutter either. It also looks like they have used some kind of foam on their side to keep the tiles in place and create a ‘seal’ for them but nothing on mine. My roof was sound before this and I would have thought that it would be the responsibility of the roofer/neighbour to ensure that my roof would be left in tact and not open to the elements. I do have pictures from Inside the loft.

    Asked by Clare on 12th Apr 2021
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    Changing a ceiling light

    Hi, I’m trying to change a ceiling light, but when I turn off the main switches on the electrical panel the tester pen still lights up when I touch the earth wire(green and yellow) what should I do to make this as safe as possible?

    Asked by Alex on 19th Mar 2021
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    What is a certificate of lawfulness?

    Hi there, I’m just wondering, what is a certificate of lawfulness? How does it apply and what does it mean? Thank you.

    Asked by Greg on 31st Jan 2022
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    How can I make my pond safe?

    What steps can be taken to make a pond child and pet safe?

    Asked by Julie on 1st Mar 2022
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    Thoughts on Farrow & Ball?

    Is Farrow & Ball a great brand? Would you recommend using their paint products?

    Asked by Sharon on 23rd Jun 2022
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    Living at home during a loft conversion

    Will it be safe for my family to live in the house while we get our loft converted?

    Asked by Claire Kate on 15th Sep 2022
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    Affordable shop security

    I'm taking over a shop lease and my insurer has recommended installing a security system. It's a small unit for selling gifts and my budget is quite limited. What type of system would you recommend?

    Asked by Abdul on 2nd Oct 2022
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    Electric boiler/water tank & heaters

    We are looking to buy a property but they currently have old electric wall heaters and an outdated electric combi boiler with water tank. We dont plan to change to gas combi but would be looking to install a new electric combi boiler and water tank and remove all of the old heaters and replace them with newer electric radiators that are essentially plug in and use. The current bathroom has a bad and basic electric shower but we plan to rip this out and only have a walk in shower so we need a suitable boiler for this use We are looking for information on approximate costs to source and install a new electric boiler and water tank and remove all the old heaters safely.

    Asked by Kylie on 7th Apr 2023
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    Mortar cracks in stair steps

    Why do stair-step mortar cracks emerge? How long does it take for these cracks to appear? And how can they get fixed?

    Asked by Simon on 15th Feb 2021
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    Gas storage unit advice

    How can you safely facilitate and maintain a gas storage unit on your property? Whether it be beneath or above the ground, what can I do to ensure safety and what steps can be taken to prevent a gas leak or explosion?

    Asked by Michael on 24th Feb 2021
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