New circuit - Upgrade to consumer united required?
Electrical
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Hi, just wanted to know if I have a new circuit added to my consumer unit will I need to upgrade my consumer unit to new regulations or since it was fitted 8 years ago does it apply to those regulations, in which case I would not need an upgraded …
bathroom fan - how far from shower head
Electrical
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6 answers
Will a fan work 700mm away from shower head
Best material for flat bay window roof & quote advice?
Roofing
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We have had a roofer round to look at our bay window roof which has a fairly large crack in the leadwork. He has provided quotes for replacing the existing boards (which are apparently sodden after a rainy weekend) and the roof covering itself plus lead. What's the best material …
Grout sealer suggestions
Tiling
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8 answers
The light grey grout on my 6 month old kitchen tiles have already darkened. I bought a steam mop to clean better, but what grout seal do you suggest to stop the grout from staining & staying light. I'm pretty sure the porcelain tiles don't need sealing, unless it'll help …
fence removal and refitting.
Fencing
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can you cut through the arris rails to remove the entire bay, and then fit between concrete slotted posts?
Has my bathroom fitter installed the wrong type of shower?
Bathroom Fitting
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I contracted a local company to install two bathrooms in a ground floor flat which has high incoming mains water pressure with hot water provided by a mains pressure unvented Oso boiler. One bathroom has been completed, but the thermostatic mixer shower installed - a Tre Mercati concealed unit (model …
Repointing chimney cost?
Roofing
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It seems that our chimney is in need of re-pointing. How much do we need to budget for? It's for a detached house in reading. Fairly typical size chimney. Thank you :-)
How should I decorated a large square living room?
Painting & Decorating
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Our living room is large and square (ish). What decorating tips can you provide?
Removing a chimney breast
Building
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Do I need Freehold Management permission to remove a chimney breast that is not linked to any neighbours sideways? I am aware that under the Party Wall Act, as it is a block of flats, only 3 floors building, my property is in the first floor and the chimney is …
Mold above shower - what to do?
Bathroom Fitting
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There is black mold forming in the ceiling of our bathroom above our bath-shower. Our bathroom doesn\'t have a window. What should I do?