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is a metal consumer unit required for certificate?
Electrical  •  8786 views  •  16 answers

I own a rented property. The property has a plastic consumer unit 3 years old by the front door. Do I have to replace it with a metal one to obtain an electrical certificate for the 18th edition law legislation

Outside Socket Cost?
Electrical  •  8770 views  •  14 answers

Just wondering what I could expect to pay to create a new electrical socket outside. Kitchen would be the other side of the wall. Appreciate any help in costing this (roughly).

Shower room installation time?
Plumbing  •  8600 views  •  21 answers

How long should it take a plumber to install a new shower, toilet, basin and towel rail, given that the the old sanitary ware has been already stripped out and the new tiling and first fix plumbing already done?

Buying a kitchen - recommendations
Kitchen Installation  •  8584 views  •  19 answers

We are looking for a long lasting but good value kitchen for a 3 bed semi we rent to tenants. (currently empty). In your experience which suppliers provide the best value? Thank you!

Flatpack office furniture
Handywork  •  8575 views  •  29 answers

Considering buying flatpack office furniture. Before we buy, could you perhaps help by providing a dayrate for building office furniture. We're in High Holborn, London. Parking available.

Cost of install Ring doorbell?
Electrical  •  8556 views  •  9 answers

Just wondering how much it would cost to have a ring doorbell installed. The video and audio ones. It says it needs to be hardwired and wired to my fuse box..

What's the best water based SATINWOOD to use?
Painting & Decorating  •  8550 views  •  8 answers

I need to know the best Satin to use.... People have recommended a sikens product with their primer undercoat... I swear by Dulux Once but the customer wants water based.... Please help... I'm gonna spray the stair case from start to finish. Prime, undercoat & satin - skirts, frames & …

Brush or roller for painting interior doors?
Painting & Decorating  •  8439 views  •  19 answers

What is best to use when using gloss paint to paint door: brush or roller?

How to safely remove an old back boiler from fireplace
Roofing  •  8415 views  •  2 answers

We recently moved into a property which had no gas central heating. A few weeks ago we had an entire central heating system fitted with a combi boiler etc. The gas engineer disconnected the old back boiler in the fireplace and removed cylinder and tank etc. I assume this now …

Best way of removing artex?
Plastering & Rendering  •  8307 views  •  14 answers

We'd like to have a smooth finish to our plastered living-room ceiling which is currently artexed. What is the best way to achieve this?

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