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Hello everyone   Firstly apologies as I know there are loads of these types of queries about, but hoping for some general advice.   I have graduated from University and have a first class honours in Building Surveying and am presently working for a small surveying practice.  Before I came to...

Hi everyone Was wondering if anyone may be able to shed some light on a problem a friend is having with their shower. Before I start, I am a building surveyor, so I am well aware of the Building Regs and Part P - my friend and I don't plan on doing any work, but I said I would mention on...

Hi everyone Under very high rainfall, we have a problem with water getting into our basement. As the house built on a slope, the front of the house is two storeys, whilst the back is three (with access to the basement). The leak occurs through the cavity wall at the back of the house which...

Hi there. Realise this isn't really a DIY question but any help would be appreciated! I am currently studying surveying and have an exam coming up about services within buildings. The person that wrote the notes has drawn diagrams and explained lighting circuits as if they were ring...

Hi guys Just joined today - great forum! I've always had an interest in electrics and am considering becoming an electrician one day. Anyway... I was wondering if anyone could shed some light some wiring. When the lighting switches were recently slackened off to allow for decorating, I...