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  • Laying paving slabs on the patio

    I have raised patio by bricks. But there are no slabs, so I would like to lay slabs. Border is brick and it looks that it is filled by soil. Can I just lay slabs directly?

    Asked by Jaehyun on 15th Nov 2021
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    Conservatory to extension - foundation upgrade?

    Hi all, I'm considering buying a house with a large (5x5m) conservatory. The grand plan would be to convert the conservatory into a 'proper' extension - brick walls, tiled roof etc. I've read people on this forum saying "yes, if the foundations are adequate, check this by digging a pilot hole". My qu is - if the foundations are inadequate, can they be 'upgraded'? Is there much saving in converting a conservatory vs just building an extension from scratch? I'm looking to get a very rough feel for how much it would cost to convert a conservatory of this size to a 'proper extension'. Does not involve kitchen or bathroom work. Many thanks in advance.

    Asked by Lewis on 6th Sep 2024
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    Velux skylight insolation & dry ridge system

    Firstly how watertight are roof skylights is it wise to have them installed. And secondly dry ridge system, compared to old school cement ridge! (which is better for the customer!).

    Asked by Kenneth on 5th Dec 2025
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    Dog flap fitting

    Do I require a trade person to fit a dog flap into a double glazed patio door

    Asked by Dawn on 30th Jan 2025
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    New CU for Garage and potential EV charger in future

    Hi There I am looking for some advice regarding having power run to my separate garage. Firstly I just wondered if its possible to have a new CU installed in my garage which is connected directly to the electric meter rather than connecting this to the existing CU. The reason for this is that the electric meter outside is within 5 meters of the garage and running a cable from the existing CU would be difficult as it is located near the center of the house and would struggle to get an outdoor cable to it without significant work. Secondly, would I be able to have an EV charger connected to this new garage CU or would that also need another feed from the meter. I will of course get a qualified person to perform the job if I go ahead but just looking into whats possible at the moment. Thank you!

    Asked by Simon on 1st Aug 2025
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    Should I leave the upstairs windows open?

    How risky is it to leave an upstairs bedroom open when no one is home during the day time? Do burglars try and enter upstairs windows very often or is this an unlikely occurrence? The bedrooms can get very warm during the day especially in the summer months unless a window is kept open.

    Asked by Joyce on 18th Sep 2020
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    How to cover Asbestos Artex

    We have a few Artex ceilings that have been confirmed to contain asbestos. A local builder said he would overboard and then plaster and didn't seem too concerned about the asbestos. Would you not have to make holes to find the joists, disturbing the asbestos if you were to overboard? They said they wouldn't want to plaster directly on top because the current cracks will come through. I just wanted to get a 2nd opinion?

    Asked by Beth on 28th Oct 2020
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    I’m not totally sure if I need a builder or a plasterer

    Crumbly plaster and little bulge in wall. Not sure who I need to fix it. Old terraced house.

    Asked by Jennifer on 20th Feb 2023
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    How to identify if my garage roof contains asbestos

    How do I know if my old garage roof is asbestos? It needs to come down but im worried that it might be asbestos. Should I be wearing protective clothing or should I just get a specialist company in?

    Asked by caroline on 29th Mar 2020
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    What wallpaper can I use in a bathroom?

    What sort of wallpaper is suitable for a bathroom?

    Asked by Claire Kate on 18th Jun 2023
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