Am I in the wrong
Tiling
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After 6 hours work out tiler only manage 1.5 square metre of tiling? It was around a window so perhaps a little tricky, but just standard metro tiles in brick formation. Seems like not very much, but I do want it done properly. In total we have about 5 square …
Can matt emulsion cover Silk emulsion?
Painting & Decorating
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Can Matt emulsion be used to cover walls and ceiling presently painted in Silk emulsion?
Stain in plywood around base of toilet, especially front
Plumbing
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Getting a new bathroom and noticed on installation a wet ring all around the base of the toilet, it was lifted and refitted after two weeks and I noticed two symmetrical dark patches on sub floor where it had been sitting, almost like handprints (couldn't touch to see if felt …
divert rainwater into the drain?
Guttering, Fascias & Soffits
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I have a down pipe on a outhouse that drains into ground, which is now getting damp inside...there is a drain about a meter away, is there anything that can be attached to bottom of downpipe to divert rainwater into the drain...thanks
Flashing came out of chimney and chimney needs repointing
Roofing
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I got a roof survey. He diagnosed the following issue. How much will it cost to fix this issue??
Scratch coat.
Plastering & Rendering
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I am starting applying a scratch coat to a brick wall. I have cleaned the wall and wet it ready to start. I am using sand and lime mortar. It doesn’t seem to be sticking to wall and falls off and sometimes sticks to trowel. Not sure what the problem …
What does a typical house rewire involve?
Electrical
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Could someone tell me about what a typical house rewire involves. How long does it take? What is the average cost per room (for London)? How much disruption does it cause?
Electric shower being moved
Electrical
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I have a correctly fitted electric shower in a shower room downstairs. This is being moved to the room directly adjacent to it. Plumbing work is fine. The plan is to move the shower pull cord switch to the other room and therefore using the existing wiring that goes to …
Loose slabs and crumbling concrete base
Gardening & Landscaping
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I had Indian stone laid just over a year ago and I have lots of loose slabs. The same people also laid a concrete base for me, its crumbling and always seems to have wet patches. Just wondering where I stand legally as I mentioned the concrete base to them …
How to stop water seeping underneath gap between bath and floor?
Bathroom Fitting
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Hi I’ve got a bath with a gap of around 1.2cm in between the bottom of the bath and the tiled floor- how do I fill it to stop water seeping underneath? Thanks!