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  • Wall’s load capacity

    Hi, I am planning to put a shelf on the wall that when loaded will be around 30-35 kg. The wall it is not a load bearing wall, it is an internal wall that separate my linkingroom and a storage space . The thickness of the wall is around 4 inches/10cm thick, and it is not timber or plaster board, when I drillled it had a layer of fine orange layer and a grey thicker layer. I live in an ex council house east London, if that helps. Do you think that it could bear that kind of weight? The shelves would be around 45 cm deep and 100 cm long. Thank you very much in advance.

    Asked by Gian on 10th Jan 2025
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    Cost of party wall survey and agreement?

    I’m planning some building work that affects a shared wall and just need to know what a party wall agreement typically costs

    Asked by jonathan on 15th Nov 2025
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    Alternative to bubble wrap for packing?

    What can I use instead of bubble wrap for packing my moving boxes? I can't face using rolls and rolls of plastic.

    Asked by Michael on 22nd Apr 2023
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    cost of having a chimney swept on a medium semi-detached house

    My chimney hasn't has a clean in some time. I'm planning to hire a chimney sweep. How much will it cost to have my chimney swept in total? I have a medium semi-detached house.

    Asked by June on 18th Aug 2020
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    Order pick up

    If a person is self-isolating, can they have another person pick up a click and collect order from a store? Does it depend on the store? It’d just be good to know as I may need to self-isolate in the coming days and I’ve ordered a few things recently. Thanks.

    Asked by Cheryl on 3rd Nov 2020
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    Cost of drive and patio paving

    Would there be any difference in total cost if we have our drive and patio paved at the same time or the drive first and patio at a later date? Just trying to work out which is best for our budget.

    Asked by June on 19th Mar 2023
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    Wall ties or subsidence?

    How do you know if an exterior crack in the wall is subsidence or wall tie problem.

    Asked by Michelle on 15th Aug 2023
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    Roof bonding tray

    My neighbour just had new roof installed with bonding tray. Didn’t consult me and now my tiles are raised and doesn’t sit straight near the tray and two tiles across from tray. Where do I stand

    Asked by Claire on 28th May 2024
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    Quote and advice on knocking walls through

    Potentially looking at wanting to knock through 2 walls in the downstairs area to create an open plan. Along with sealing off 1 door. Before I really get into the detail I want to get a ball pack figure for how much this could potentially cost? Not sure what the right trade is?

    Asked by Daniel on 15th Aug 2024
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    Indesit washing machine

    I bought a new indesit washing machine how can you get the foot legs shorter as my machine isn't level as washing machine shaking while spinning clothes

    Asked by Timothy on 30th Jan 2025
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