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  • When should I prune my large Birch tree?

    Hello I have a silver birch tree in my garden, adjacent to my house. It is getting quite tall and is getting very close to the gutter. I would like to get it trimmed down to a more reasonable size to reduce any risk of strong winds causing the tree to cause damage to my house. Is there a best suited time of the year to cut the top of the tree off? I am worried cutting it before or during winter may kill the tree, which I definitely don’t want. Any advice on this would be appreciated.

    Asked by minesh on 2nd Mar 2019
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    Can I fit a lock to a hollow door?

    Hello all I have a hollow bedroom door currently, which I would like to add a lock to. Is this possible to install, or would I need to replace the door for this? Is there any adjustments I could make to a hollow door to enable a new lock to be fitted?

    Asked by Sarath on 1st Mar 2019
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    Why won’t my outdoor light switch off?

    I have a light in my garden which features a motion sensor to activate it. However, recently, it will turn on and stay on the rest of the night inexplicably. Does this sound like a problem with the settings that can be tweaked or that something in the light has broken? Ideally I would like to be able to change the setup to make it turn off after a time like previously did.

    Asked by duncan on 1st Mar 2019
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    Plastering after rewire cost

    looking to get my house rewired, 3 bedroom with conservatory and porch. Will need a plasterer to come in after. What sort of price would I be looking at? Understand it depends on the wall and ceiling damage of the house but if I could get a ball park until i can bring someone in for quotes

    Asked by Robert on 17th Jul 2020
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    Do I have old electrical wiring?

    The electrical wires in my fuseboard are red and black in colour, Is this old wiring? and do I need to have a rewire?

    Asked by Joy on 20th Apr 2020
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    Where should I buy my kitchen suite from?

    Hello there, I want to buy a new kitchen suite and would like to know where the best place to buy a full kitchen would be? I want to buy it and get it installed ideally unless it would be better to buy it separately? I'm after the full kitchen with units, worktops and built in appliances. Any advice on the best place to buy them from without getting ripped off would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

    Asked by Tushar on 26th Mar 2020
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    How much does a brick wall cost to build?

    Hi I am planning on getting a wall built soon. I already have materials for the builder to use (bricks, cement, sand and footing), which should be enough. The wall will need to be 7m long and 2.5m tall. Would anyone be able give me an idea of the approximate time it would take to complete? Or how much it would cost for the builder’s labour and time? Many thanks

    Asked by Everson on 4th Mar 2019
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    Loft Conversion

    Hello, I’m in the stages of planning a loft conversion. It’s not a huge loft and will probably only fit a desk and will be used for storage. I was advised to install two velux windows as to start with so at least we can get some light. I will need separate staircase going into the loft, for which there is space to do so - would I need an architect to draw all this up?

    Asked by Ray on 11th Jul 2019
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    Cost of fitting new electric cooker socket on wall

    Price too install electric cooker socket . Just a ordinary double socket there at the moment on the old electric oven . Can it not just be plugged in too the old socket ?

    Asked by John on 3rd Nov 2020
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    How much to box in pipes?

    Hello, I recently purchased a 2 bedroom downstairs flat. The central heating system runs around the bottom of the floor all around the flat at just above skirting board level. The system works fine and recently had a new boiler but I think the copper pipes are ugly and i'm just wondering if i can get a carpenter/joiner to box them in? How much should i expect it to cost? I need about 15-20 metres in total, boxed in and painted. Thanks

    Asked by Julie on 28th Mar 2020
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