How to tell is a wall is load bearing?
Building
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How can I tell which walls in the house are load bearing? Is there an easy rule of thumb?
Shower Chord not working
Electrical
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23 answers
Hi, the shower pull chord which controls the power to the shower has stopped working. When the chord is pulled it does not switch the switch on that gives the shower power. Any suggestions as to what has happened/ what to do? Thanks
Extractor fan right next to shower?
Bathroom Fitting
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Is it safe to install an extractor fan (our bathroom has no window) right next to (it's about 1.5m away from the shower heed) our over-the-bath shower? I usually see the extractors further away from shower.
Do I need to update a fusebox?
Electrical
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The fusebox in our house seems pretty old. Does it need to be replaced? What do the regulations say? And finally how much does it typically cost to replace? Thank you!
Installing plaster board - what type of tradesman
Plastering & Rendering
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What type of tradesman should I look for to install plasterboard? Is this a job a plasterer would typically do or a builder?
How long to allow for a bathroom refit?
Bathroom Fitting
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37 answers
Looking for some advice regarding how long to leave for a complete bathroom refit including some tiling and minor plumbing changes. Is a 3 days reasonable?
Quote for moving radiator
Heating & Gas
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33273 views
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18 answers
I've been quoted £150 for moving a radiator a couple of feet. I'd like to know if that's reasonable please? Your help is much appreciated!
Ceiling fallen in - which trade to contact?
Plastering & Rendering
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22 answers
Due to a leak from above the ceiling in a house I am considering buying has fallen in. Which type of tradesmen should I contact? I am thinking a plasterer - but not sure. Indications of cost would also be useful.
How and when to check that a builder has liability insurance?
Building
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Should I check that a builder has liability insurance before hiring them - even for a small job? How do I check the insurance policy? Call the insurance company? Thank you!
Why would plasterboard need to be skimmed?
Plastering & Rendering
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Just wondering why new plasterboard ceilings or stud walls would need to be skimmed? Thank you :-)