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  • Garage built over gas pipes

    Is it legal to have a garage constructed over gas pipes beneath the ground? How does planning permission rules and building regulations affect this?

    Asked by Kelly on 11th Jul 2022
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    Outdoor tap query

    Hello, I live in a basement flat and need an outdoor tap for the rear garden. The kitchen is located at the other side of the garden, would this be possible?

    Asked by Katy on 1st Jul 2021
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    Cost of a new bungalow roof

    I was wondering is a new roof priced per square m or just each individual job ? I’m wanting a price for a new roof on my bungalow and a rough idea would give me a starting point with the quotes TIA

    Asked by Nickie on 13th Sep 2022
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    Ponding on brand new flat roof

    Hi all, Had a new flat roof installed yesterday but I noticed ponding in the end of the roof so I wonder if it is normal to be like that? Work that was done Strip of the existing flat roof covering and existing timber decking. Supply and fit new 4x2 firing timbers. Supply and fit new 18mm OSB smart ply board. Supply and fit a new 4x2 boarder around the flat roof. Supply and fit a vapour barrier. Supply and fit new 100mm Kingspan insulation boards. Supply and fit new white fascia boards. Supply and fit three layers of high performance felt Please follow to link to see the picture https://imgur.com/a/eqff6nw Many thanks G

    Asked by Goran on 9th Aug 2024
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    Do bathrooms need to have water resistant paint?

    Hello. There are tiles along the bathtub/shower area but then the rest of the walls are just painted so I’d like to ask do I need to use waterproof paint in a bathroom?

    Asked by Cheryl on 8th Apr 2020
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    Replace battery on outdoor lights

    I had an outdoor light fitted in 2017 by electrician, the light would come on in the dark when dog went out into garden. This no longer works, does it have battery/batteries that need changing? It consists of the light that comes on, below that is the small motor sensor and right at the top there is a little white box. Is this where battery is? How do I fix it?

    Asked by Carol on 20th Jun 2024
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    Is rat poison safe for home use?

    Is rat poison safe to use inside the home?

    Asked by jonathan on 15th Dec 2022
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    Avoiding headaches when painting

    I’d like to perform a DIY paint job. However, I do sometimes get headaches when working with paint. Is there anything I can do to avoid this? Is this a sign that I should simply avoid undertaking paint jobs by myself? In this case, should I just hire a professional? If I wear a mask, could it prevent the headaches from occurring or is it better to avoid it anyway? It’d be great to get some guidance on this area as I’d really like to get some paintwork done soon around the house.

    Asked by Bill on 12th Nov 2021
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    Plastering not adequate

    Hi I'm renovating my house and can see a few cracks on my walls, also is it normal to see the metal trims on the window? I feel like the plastering has been done very thinly

    Asked by Lubina on 19th Feb 2025
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    How straightforward is it to remove a chimney breast if chimney stack already removed

    Am trying to ascertain how difficult and rough idea of cost to remove a chimney breast. The chimney stack, which was on a flat roof, has already been removed and new roof laid. The room in question is directly below this flat roof. There are two flats below, one on first floor and the other on the ground floor - we are on the top.

    Asked by Esther on 16th Aug 2019
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