Fitting a close-coupled/close-backed toilet
Bathroom Fitting
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Hello I am interested in replacing my existing toilet with a modern one. I am looking at a close-coupled/close-backed sort (with the cistern on show, on top of the pan). I haven't decided which just yet, but in planning this, I am a bit baffled. I cannot see how to …
Block paving almost reaching the top of damp proof course
Driveways
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I recently had a block paving driveway done. As the drive slopes towards the house the builder put an eco drain linked to a soakway so rain water could drain into it which is good However he has continued the block paving all the way to the wall of the …
regrouting tiles
Tiling
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had tiles put on but not been grouted properly gaps, cracks everywhere. Is it possible to put right without retiling again?
Are new radiators much more effective?
Heating & Gas
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The living room in our flat gets cold in winter. We have 2 old style radiators. Are newer radiators much more effective, or should I really be looking at bigger radiators?
pebble dash - what type of tradesman?
Plastering & Rendering
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Is pebble dash considered a type of render? What type of tradesman do I need to look for to repair or replace our pebble-dashing which has seen better days!
Is a quote from a builder binding?
Building
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Once I have received a quote for building work, is it binding? Or do we both need to sign a contract for it to become binding?
Thermostatic bath shower mixer taps
Bathroom Fitting
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I am looking to buy a new thermostatic bath shower mixer tap. My old tap has temperature control knob on the left and water strength/on-off on the right. Most of the new taps I have been looking at have strength/on-off on the left and temp control on the right. If …
How much it costs to replace ceiling
Plastering & Rendering
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The house I recently bought has Artex on all the ceilings and the report from the Asbestos survey says it has Asbestos in it. The Asbestos company say the only way to remove it is by removing the ceiling. What is the estimated cost for putting a new ceiling for …
Quote / call out charge
Plumbing
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I asked a plumber who was doing a job for me to pop round to another property 5 minutes away to look at the issue and quote for it. He quoted too high a price, so I went with someone else. He now wants to charge me ?70 call out. …
My new Indian sandstone paving is moving
Gardening & Landscaping
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I have just had a company lay new Indian sandstone paving in my back garden. Lots of the stones are moving. It looks like the sand/cement mix they have used has been virtually dry as I have been able to lift a couple out by hand and the underside of …