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  • New cooker installation

    I have just bought a new cooker its says this cooker is designed for a 220-240v it has a smaller wire fitted on it my old cooker had a much thicker wire on it is it still ok to be hard wired to same connection in my wall any help will be much appreciated

    Asked by Faron on 3rd Jun 2020
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    How to protect fence

    I have a new build house with a little slope, I want to put the garden on 2 levels, bottom will be paved and the top I want to build a retaining sleeper wall with artificial grass on top. The right side of the garden will be fine to put soil up against as it has a brick wall to retain the bottom of the houses next to us but the other side the left hand side has a fence running along the slope. So If I build a retaining wall, all the soil will be up against it. How can I make sure I don't damage the fence? Thanks

    Asked by Nathan on 28th Aug 2023
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    Artex Ceiling Removal

    Looking to have an Artex ceiling in a room that is 9m squared either removed or work done to remove the textured effect. I am unaware if it contains asbestos at this stage. Is it possible to plaster over Artex ceiling to achieve a smooth finish or must it be removed?

    Asked by Elliot on 13th May 2021
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    Ripped lining paper surface

    Hi, I have some rips in the lining paper in a house I've just moved into. It looks like these are from command strips stuck to the walls, so it's just ripped the surface of the lining paper off. I want to paint over these but because of the fluffy texture I'm not sure if the paint will stick. How would I fix the ripped patches? Any help/advice would be appreciated, thanks.

    Asked by Oliver on 11th Mar 2025
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    Electric testing certificates frequency

    How often is it advisable to have electrics tested in a house ? Should I have them tested etc for safety when taking ownership of a new property ?

    Asked by Gillian on 14th Jul 2021
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    Possible Roof Spread

    My survey has picked up minor roof spread and advises improving restraint at ceiling joist level and potentially strengthening the rafter feet. Who do I need to assess this, a builder, roofer or engineer? Approx what costs might I be looking at?

    Asked by Hattie on 4th Jun 2020
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    Rodent Chewed Wire

    Hello. A rodent had chewed a Wire in my home and I am wondering if I need to change the entire wire or just that section where its chewed

    Asked by Chris on 18th Feb 2021
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    Landlord certificates

    Is it usual practice for the landlord to pay for certificates before inspections are done. I need PAT, EICR and EPC inspections done and certificates for local council regulations. Inspection company wanrs paid before jobs allocated and inspection carried out. Is this tge norm?

    Asked by Seonaid on 8th May 2024
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    Stone pebble borders

    Does a stone pebble garden border cause damp issues between it and wall of property ? Do these borders cause more weeds to grow through them ? How easy is it to remove these and relay with either concrete or paving slabs instead ?

    Asked by Gillian on 14th Jul 2021
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    Floor staining problem

    Hi! I have workmen who have sanded our wooden floor. The stain they put down is too light. They said they have to resand and basically start whole job again at my expense. Can’t they just apply a darker wood stain over the top without resanding?

    Asked by Dawn on 3rd Apr 2025
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