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Yup - it's a minefield out there!!

For those interested, I did get a different answer in writing from the GSR than the one I got from them on the phone! "If he (the plumber) is registered in his own right then he should only be using his registration for doing private work or as a subcontractor for your company and not an...

LV lamps tend to last a bit longer; MV lamps seem to blow quite easily (not sure if they just react worse to vibration?).

It's a good idea as can make the stone last longer and also allows it to be cleaned more easily in the future. Take a look here for a bit more information - http://www.the-flagstone-experts.com/flagstone-steps-sealing.html

Thanks, Charlie. When you say "work for", i'm assuming you mean "as an employee of our company doing work on behalf of the company"?

Hi - can anyone shed any light on the following (as the Gas Safety register can't)? We'd like to employ our first Gas Safe registered plumber. Our company is not currently on the gas safe register as we need a plumber with the right qualifications in order for the company to apply. My question...

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Thank you! I agree: idea of returning to yell.com is almost unbearable!

hi MKB - I would save anything acidic for a last resort. Most indoor flags have some kind of sealant on them so I'd suggest trying the following: 1. mop/brush with fairy liquid and warm water 2. try pressure washing (on a light setting to start with as otherwise you might start to erode...

Hi Steve - bit late on this as just joined. Our advice is boring (and predictable): a quote by itself is meaningless; you need to speak to previous customers and only then will you know if the quote represents value! Remember that all the suppliers on these websites are paying to be listed...

We hated yell.com but the problem now is that the return on Google adwords has really deteriorated as everyone has left yell. May have to return to yell after all!

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