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  • paying deposits

    how much of a deposit should I expect to pay up front for work and how long before should I pay this

    Asked by Brenda on 30th Apr 2024
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    Tiles underneath tiles in bathroom

    I have tiles under tiles on the bathroom wall around the bath. Will there be a problem taking them off?

    Asked by Gordon on 14th May 2019
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    Best paint for different jobs

    How can I best tell what type of paint I should use for any given job? What types of paint are most suitable in what cases?

    Asked by Adam on 29th Jan 2021
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    Toilet keeps overflowing

    Just had a new toilet installed but It keeps overflowing. Im guessing there is a part missing or that needs adjusting? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    Asked by Nan on 31st Mar 2020
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    Grouting for paving slabs

    What ratio builders sand to cement for grouting paving slabs (Indian stone)

    Asked by Daniel on 27th Apr 2023
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    Installing a Kitchen

    How long should it take a put a kitchen into a flat?

    Asked by Dele on 29th Jul 2019
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    Planning permission for replacement roof on a flat?

    I own the top floor flat in a converted Victorian house in London. We think we need to replace the roof. I know that flats do not have "permitted development" rights so in principle we need planning permission. But do we need permission if it is a "like for like" replacement? What counts as "like for like"?

    Asked by Josh on 13th Feb 2024
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    Changing window

    Do I need to have planning permission for change a rear window for different size? I intend to just raise the bottom part, I am not going to touch the steel beam above (height) and not touch the width, it is not in conservation area and it is not a listed building.

    Asked by Wanderley on 31st Jul 2024
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    Are plastic pipes suitable to use with radiators?

    Hi all, We’ve had some pipes replaced recently by a professional plumber to resolve some problems. Although, the issues have been resolved, I’ve since noticed the pipes themselves are plastic – I have some concern about this as these are pipes connected directly and indirectly to the radiators and the boiler. Given the heat that could be involved, this is a concern to me – is this normal to have plastic piping used like this nowadays?

    Asked by lauren on 23rd Sep 2019
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    Patio edges far away from the wall

    My builders did the paving stones patio, edges fixed in the mortar. However, they didn't put the edging aligned with the house but 10-20cm away from the wall (different distance in different places). I'm worried that in case of rain it's going to fill with water. It seems to me like they squared it so it was easier for them to lay it and they don't have to cut it. They say that's the reason it's supposed to be done, but no logical explanation. I'm not a specialist, but is there any other reason why it was done this way?

    Asked by Aga on 10th Aug 2021
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