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  • Capping a chimney

    Do you need to put scaffolding up to cap a chimney on a terrace house?

    Asked by Ian on 17th Jan 2022
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    Drain survey advice

    What is a pre-purchase drain survey and why would it be necessary? Is it true that mortgage providers have it as a requirement now?

    Asked by Bill on 8th Mar 2021
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    Roof damage semi detached

    Our semi detached neighbour had a leak in bathroom which adjoins our landing wall. Roofers came recommended by letting agents and fixed their side and we asked to inspect ours whilst up there and said ours was fine. A couple of days after they finished, we found that this landing wall had damp patches (just been newly decorated) and now it is lifting the lining paper off the wall and a fine crack has now appeared. We have reported to letting agents and roofer (roofer has not responded to countless emails and voice messages). Where do we stand as we now have to get this big damp patch fixed and roof repaired before it gets worse

    Asked by Jean on 13th Apr 2023
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    Warehouse wiring

    I'm converting a warehouse that was an exhibition space into a trampoline park. Need to: - Replace twenty flouro tube lights with LED equivalents - Move six plug sockets 6 inches to the left (currently surface mounted with cabling encased in trunking) Contractor says we need to rip out wiring and start from scratch because: - Current wire is a grey twin and earth that causes excess smoke and is only suitable for domestic. - Current wiring is attached to redundant old pipework and ceiling trusses (4mtrs off the ground) by cable ties. - Some back office wiring is surface mounted and not running inside trunking. He says “even if our electricians test everything and it is ok, if it doesn't meet regs Building Control may not accept it due to the extent of install you are carrying out they may request everything is replaced" Sound like it is necessary or could the existing wiring remain? Site was certified safe with Napit Electrical Installation report in 2018 Ta

    Asked by Matt on 8th Mar 2021
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    What is the slip rating of marmoleum flooring?

    Could you explain the slip rating system for marmoleum flooring? Any information on this and how I can evaluate the slip rating of a given flooring product would be helpful.

    Asked by duncan on 25th Jan 2022
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    Colour matching paint product on a budget

    Is it generally easy to colour match budget-friendly products with more costly options? Or can this often prove quite difficult or even impossible?

    Asked by Sharon on 14th Nov 2022
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    Carpet underlay

    Hello, What underlay is good/the best for bedroom provided it is wood floorboards floor, carpet is 12.5mm thick and dense (it has already have that soft and spongy feeling)? Current gap between the floorboards and the door bottom part is about 22mm. There will be some quite heavy furniture (up to 120kg) on small legs, so would be nice to avoid permanent furniture indentation marks, if possible. Thanks!

    Asked by Zhanna on 24th Oct 2023
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    Door and liner fitting

    How much should I expect to pay for a door and liner to be fitted?

    Asked by Mike on 23rd Apr 2020
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    What is cylinder snapping?

    What is cylinder snapping and how do I prevent it? I've read it happens in about a quarter of all burglaries.

    Asked by Tushar on 11th Jan 2023
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    Shed consumer unit

    I have carport with consumer unit installed. There is an existing spur run with armoured cable to twin socket in adjacent shed. Sadly there is no lighting circuit. Can I install consumer unit to replace socket and wire lights and couple of socket pairs to replace original spur socket.

    Asked by Paul on 20th May 2024
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