Bathroom Knock Through
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We are looking to renovate our bathroom which is currently a separate bathroom and toilet. The wall in between is a supporting wall so will need some sort of support once removed. When looking in the loft directly above the wall in question there is a single stack of bricks …
Porcelain cladding slips
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What's the process in cladding a new concrete block bed with porcelain walling slips, do I need to prime the wall first ?, if so with what? Thanks
Garden gym (scaffold)
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Hi, i have been asked by a client to put up a permanent scaffold frame for pull ups, rope climbs, general exercise. Height will be around 2m at the highest point. I don’t usually do scaffolding but this is a very simple job. Just wondering if i need any sort …
Removal of back door?
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Can I remove my back door without a warrant/planning? It’s not used so need more kitchen space. Please note we do have Patio doors for another exit. Not sure how I go about this job - builder/joiner?
Plaster cracks that appeared after trickle vent install
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Hi, I just had some trickle vents, window handles and door handles installed today and after workmen left i noticed about 20cm to right of the window up the wall and on the ceiling there is a long hairline crack (about 1 metre) long that appeared in thr plaster. Is …
Ducting for a kitchen extractor
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I live in a house built in 2016 which is still under the NHBC 10 year warranty. The kitchen extractor fan has never worked properly and completely died shortly after I moved in. When it did make some noise I found all cooking smoke ended up in the downstairs loo …
Draughts From Underneath Kitchen Cabinets
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I'm experiencing terrible draughts from underneath some kitchen base cabinets which makes the kitchen constantly cold. I removed the plinth/kick-board to try to see what the problem might be and discovered what looks like concrete/grey plaster which finishes in an uneven line about 6 inches above the solid floor. Beneath …
Sealant used to join soffit to render
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There is a flat filler been used to seal joint between my render and soffit . It has gone a bit grey and I tried to clean it without success . It doesnt feel rubbery like silicon and i wonder if it can be painted or can i buy more …
Brick up external door, knock through small internal wall
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A house I'm about to purchase has a small 'external store' room, that is within the main walls of the house, but is accessed via wooden doors from the outside. I'm wondering what sort of work and costs would be involved to: - Brick up the outside access and put …
Horizontal cracks above doorway
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Hi all, I have a newbuild ish (7 years old) and there are 2 cracks (max 1cm wide) horizontally covering the top of the front entrance doorframe. I can provide images, but my general question is, is this likely to be structural? I filled this in previously (last year) and …