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  • Foundation for extension

    A two story extension has been built on a 600 wide Foundation can the builder build a brick wall up against the external block wall? Without affecting the load to the foundations, will it pass planning

    Asked by Geoffrey on 15th Feb 2021
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    Window Lintel Installation

    Hello there. There are no Lintels above my windows just a row of bricks held in only by the cement. I need to change out the windows but want to know if i need to fit a concrete lintel? Is there an alternative to support the bricks above so i dont need to remove them and add in the lintel? Any advice would be appreciated.

    Asked by Christian on 16th Dec 2020
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    Post hole borer - size of auger

    I am hiring a post hole borer to put a number of 75x75 post in. I have the choice of 150mm or 200mm auger. Which is more suitable for this job please?

    Asked by Natalie on 27th Apr 2021
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    Kitchen fitting

    How much does it cost typically to fit 6 base units, 6 wall units, 1 built in oven, 1 built in dishwasher flat pack unit?

    Asked by Bhish on 15th Jun 2023
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    Dashing in winter

    Could somebody please tell me if mid October is too late to start pebble dashing a house

    Asked by Jenny on 9th Oct 2024
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    Electric washing machine & drier

    I have a double plug connected to the ring from which I want to spur another double plug. In one of those two double plug I want to plug a washing machine and a drier separately. Is this safe to do? What's the recommendation? Cheers

    Asked by Albert on 6th Nov 2024
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    Calculating BTU and choosing radiators and capcula

    I am currently researching radiators and trying to calculate BTU to ensure I choose the right size and type. I am COMPLETELY new to this process as well as working with tradespeople. I am doing something wrong, because the numbers I get sound way off - over 9000 BTU for a small bedroom. I have read on a few radiator selling sites that the best way to choose a radiator is to get a plumber in who will calculate the BTU more precisely and help choose the right radiator. As professionals, would you say that’s correct? Is helping choose the right radiators part of service you offer? Or is more a heating engineers’ territory? Many thanks in advance!

    Asked by Dovile on 29th Sep 2021
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    Mist coat paint/water ratio

    Hi, what’s a good mist coat paint ratio? I’ve heard of 50/50, 90/10 and 80/20. Any all advice is appreciated

    Asked by Ashish on 3rd Apr 2025
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    Strange down pipe - what is it for?

    I have a cast iron down pipe at the front of my property next to my drainage down pipe from the guttering - the bathroom is at the rear of the property so it’s not a smell pipe or waste - can anyone advise what it is for and can I get it removed - I have pictures of pipe if needed

    Asked by Chris on 18th Jan 2022
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    Changes to front porch

    Hi there, I just bought a house and there's a small porch and WC that was added to the original property. The wall beside the entrance door seems to be made of plywood on the bottom and the tip is made of glass. I'd like to have it changed to something that at least look like a proper wall, even if it's not. My question is: do I need a builder or a carpenter to do the job? Also, do I need planning permission for this change? Thank you so much for any advice. I'm also open to quotations if you feel you could do the job, please.

    Asked by Trish on 19th Sep 2024
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