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  • Chimney leaking

    When it rains water drips down my chimney. I think there is a plastic cap on top that’s supposed to keep rain out as the chimney is not used. I thought rain was going sideways through the slats on the chimney pot but it happens when the rain is going straight down so I think it might need looking at but who do I call?

    Asked by Lindsey on 28th Oct 2021
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    Marking gauge

    Hi, I'm just wondering what is the best brand or store to go with to buy a marking gauge from?

    Asked by Harry on 4th Jul 2022
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    Should I use grout sealant on a tiled shower?

    I have has my bathroom’s shower fully-tiled recently. Does this need any grout sealant applied to it? If so: Is there any specific type I should use? Will it affect the look of the tiles?

    Asked by LAURA on 26th Feb 2019
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    Floor underlay for tiles

    Wanting to tiles the floor. Joist are done, is it better to lay down chipboard/osb/ply. have chip board on site and wondered whether this would work? I am wanting to lay tiles on the floor. What would you put on top of this board? I have heard of Hardie Packer? Also same question for the bathroom area where there's much more moisture. How thick is this layer including the board and anything else. This floor needs to be watertight please. Many thanks

    Asked by Fa on 28th Jan 2021
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    Electrical re wire

    How much should it cost to fully re wire a 2 bed bungalow approximately

    Asked by Nickie on 20th Sep 2022
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    Plastering or skimming

    Hi just wondering what would you expect from a proficient plasterer . I mean if it’s skimming a hallway and parts of a kitchen what the process or right way to do it . Do you use bonding agents how do you prepare plaster before you do it ?

    Asked by Fari on 14th Jun 2022
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    Is sanitary sealant an acceptable alternative to glazing silicone for an internal window?

    Can I use sanitary sealant instead of glazing silicone for bedding an interior window’s pane of glass into it’s frame ? It seems to be a very similar product, ie flexible, waterproof, acetoxy, and I happen to have a tube left over from a recently fitted bathroom. Any advice would be welcome. Thank you.

    Asked by Helen on 25th Nov 2020
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    Painting living room ceiling

    How much would it cost to paint a ceiling after skimming?

    Asked by Joyce on 26th Feb 2020
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    Best way to paint stained wood?

    My stair case is currently dark brown stained wood. I would like the paint the handrail and the bottom black with white spindles. What paint and techniques would give the best finish?

    Asked by Joel on 31st Jan 2022
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    stiff shower valve

    Hi, I have a problem with my shower valve. The thermostat is stiff, thus is difficult to adjust the hot/cold water. From producer website the product is described as: "twin outlet triple control concealed thermostatic valve with ABS coverplate" (http://www.purabathrooms.co.uk/catalog/showers/showers-concealed-shower-valves/SQTCV). I need an expert opinion, but I assume the work needed is: - either check if there is any lime scale and try to clean it - either change the showervalve is the limescale cannot be removed. Anybody able to help me with this? Thank you, George

    Asked by George on 27th Aug 2019
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