Cost of changing front garden to off road parking space?
Driveways
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Moved to a house on double yellow lines, it has a small front garden with a wall at the front and plant beds a tree few plants etc, this would be big enough for off road space for my car as neighbours have the same space and have off road …
low false ceiling in bathroom
Bathroom Fitting
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Our bathroom has a false ceiling which is considerably lower (roughly 4 inches) than the ceiling in the rest of the flat. Could there be a legitimate reason for putting such a low ceiling in?
Cost of rebuilding a brick wall?
Brickwork & Repointing
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Could you tell me what I should expect to pay for rebuilding a brick wall using the same bricks which are in good condition. It's about 2m long x 1m high.
Painting walls in new house
Painting & Decorating
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Hi. Our house is 3 years old & just started painting first room. The wall has never been previously painted but just has the builders wash/plaster on it. However it seems that it’s needing more paint than usual. Is this due to the wall being more porous due to never …
Replacing a fuse board when adding sockets and extractor fan?
Electrical
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A tradesman who has quoted me for a Kitchen refit job has said I need to replace my fuse board because I am doing some work at mine which involves adding 2 new electrical sockets, fitting a bathroom extractor fan and upgrading the electrical cabling to the hob/oven from the …
Disadvantages of combi boilers
Heating & Gas
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We live in a 3 bed detached house and need a new boiler. Currently conventional with hot water tank upstairs. I know the advantages of a combi, but are there any disadvantages?
Can u plaster over artex on kitchen ceiling?
Plastering & Rendering
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Just moved & my kitchen ceiling is artex, would like it smooth. How much would this cost..& which way would be best, to cover or replace ceiling
Quiet extractor fan?
Bathroom Fitting
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Could you recommend a very quiet extractor fan. We live in flat and I don't want to disturb the neighbours.
Cost to block up a fireplace?
Roofing
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We have a fireplace in in a bedroom that we do not want to remove or refurbish. What is the cheapest method for blocking up a fireplace. Ball-park figure perhaps? Thank you!
Cost to move socket?
Electrical
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What should I expect to pay in order to move an electrical socket along the same wall?