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  • Subsidence causes

    Can subsidence be caused by a failing or damaged drain. How can I tell if it is a drain that is at fault or something else. Also, if it is due to the drainage, how is the property made stable.

    Asked by Janet on 1st Jul 2024
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    Electric oven repair cost

    Quite typically the oven has decided to start giving me issues before Christmas. Never had a problem with it before, so never needed to get someone out. Who to call and what will to expect charges to be this close to the holidays

    Asked by Lou on 10th Dec 2025
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    Permitted development for side return extension

    Can a side return extension be done under permitted development?

    Asked by Nan on 7th Feb 2023
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    What colours go well in a grey room?

    What types/colours sofas would go well in a grey-painted room?

    Asked by LAURA on 18th May 2022
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    Negative space in eclectic decor

    What is negative space in the context of eclectic decor? How would I go about achieving this?

    Asked by Pete on 19th Aug 2022
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    Getting ready for new carpets

    Is there any prep I should do before having new carpets fitted? Do I need to move the furniture? Or should a good fitter do everything for me?

    Asked by Bill on 29th Sep 2022
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    Aluminium vs vinyl garage doors

    Which tend to last longer? Aluminium or vinyl garage doors?

    Asked by jonathan on 19th Oct 2022
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    3rd class brick vs the alternatives

    What is a third class brick and how does it differ from a 1st or 2nd class brick?

    Asked by lauren on 9th Nov 2022
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    Outbuildings Electrical

    We're about to complete on a new build property, and having taken a quick look around there is no consumer unit in the garage which I would have expected. I've read conflicting information on whether this is or is not a requirement. What would a general take be?

    Asked by Graham on 22nd Aug 2023
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    External water stop tap

    I live in a terraced house with a shared water supply with three other houses. I'm second in the supply chain. I have a water stop tap that connects to the mains supply in my back garden. it is sited below ground in a brick lined hole and a metal lid. Whose responsibility is it to undertake repairs to this tap should it fail?

    Asked by Glyn on 25th Mar 2026
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