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  • Do I need one coat of plaster or two?

    Recently we have had one of our bedrooms re-plastered by a professional plasterer and decorator, but I’ve begun to notice that some of the areas are looking quite poorly done and not coated particularly thickly. Evident around plug sockets, switches and other fixtures in particular. It appears to be one layer of plaster that has been used. Is this normal for plasterwork nowadays? I recall that in previous years, plasterers would use two layers, but perhaps things have changed. I would like to know for sure, so that I know whether I will need to contact the plaster regarding their work. I would appreciate any information about this.

    Asked by angie on 19th Jul 2019
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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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    Are sliding patio doors reversible?

    Our patio door installer made a mistake when ordering our doors. We wanted them to open left-to-right, but he installed them right-to-left. We believe he ordered the wrong ones. When we pointed out the mistake, he came back the next day and turned the whole thing (doors and frame) around. My question is whether these doors will now meet building regulations? The sliding door and track is on the outside and the screws on the handle plate are on the outside. We noticed during the recent storms that the weep holes were on the inside. The fitter came and filled these in and drilled new ones on the outside of the door. This just doesn' feel right to me.

    Asked by Claire on 7th Oct 2024
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    boundary hedges

    Can my neighbour cut our boundary hedge without my permission?

    Asked by Marcia on 28th Jun 2020
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    Cost of internal door fitting with new architrave

    How much would I be expecting to pay to install 2 internal doors with new architrave and fittings. I have the doors and handles. In the Manchester area

    Asked by Moto on 9th Feb 2023
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    replace bath panel & shower/bath screen

    how much could i expect to pay to replace bath panel that currently has no frame just hangs from clips and replace shower screen to one that opens? may add on replace radiator, pipes will need adjusting above flooring? Bolton area

    Asked by Kelly on 28th Apr 2020
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    Help with Quotation

    Hi, I'm looking for help with doing a quotation for cladding wood and stud wall. How much per square metre? Anyone know a professional man who knows how to do a quotation? Any help please.

    Asked by Andrzej (andrew) on 21st Feb 2024
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    What should you use to fill gaps under skirting boards?

    Had some vinyl installed, but the gap between the skirting board and floor is bit too much. They're use some type of glue, but is there something else (better looking!) I can use

    Asked by Simon on 18th Dec 2025
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    How to heat a conservatory?

    What is the best way to heat a conservatory? It’s really cold in there in the winter which means we can’t use it for 6 months of the year. Is installing a radiator the cheapest way to heat a conservatory? I’m worried we will be throwing away money through our heating bill to heat up the space.

    Asked by lauren on 3rd Apr 2020
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    Electrical under floors

    Hi My contractor said he needed to remove some floor to run wires He pulled out the ENTIRE floor. Every single board in every room Surely this is not correct ? They now want to sell new floors to me

    Asked by Ann on 27th Oct 2023
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