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  • Electrical certification

    Can a registered/qualified electrician let another person who he claims is an electrician to do an electrical job in my property and self certify the electrical job when he was not supervising the friend/apparently an electrician the whole time but only in the morning telling him what has to be done and returning hours later when his friend has finished the electrical job? Also, he refuses to provide me any information if his friend is qualified and registered as a qualified electrician to do the job? Thank you.

    Asked by Jana on 7th Jul 2021
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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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    Best paint for bathroom tiles?

    Hello, I'm wanting to update my bathroom with a limited budget. I cannot afford to re-tile so am considering painting the tiles. There are so many conflicting reviews online that I'm going round in circles! Is there a paint for bathroom tiles that you would recommend? Specifically I'm looking for a cream/beige matte finish. The tiles are around the window, toilet, sink, and bath. Thank you :)

    Asked by Stephanie on 27th Apr 2023
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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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    How much do carpet installers charge to move furniture in the UK?

    I'm helping my parents get some new carpets, but I am getting some surprising quotes for just moving the furniture! What is normal here per room in a 2 bed terrace

    Asked by Nan on 16th Dec 2025
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    Plasterboard in shower

    Hi we are renovating an old house and need to plasterboard the shower. I have read previous posts and from that got that we need the green moisture boards. Is anything needed then on these boards before coating in the maple showerproof tile adhesive? Also any recommendations of the best type of grout to use?

    Asked by Maeve on 15th Feb 2021
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