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Hello All, I have got few quotes for replacing our existing Keston C25 (25 kW). We are changing boiler location due to twin flue which goes from our kitchen into living room and out into garden. The quotes range from £1850 (worcester 24Ri, 5 yr warranty) , £2000 (worcester 18Ri, 5 yr), £2840...

Hi All, We had flue inspection hatch installed in living room ceiling couple of years back (2013), the same became faulty and needed replacing, while taking out the old hatch enclosure the plasterboard paper has also come off. What is the best way to seal the plaster and then fix new hatch...

Hello All, Our boiler has packed up, insurance cant repair as beyond eco repair (its a 12 yr old keston c25) any recommendations of good efficiency boilers my current setup includes an tank (un-vented? ) on first floor. What are best options to replace my boiler which can give me good fuel...

Hi, I will be starting painting one of our bedrooms and have seen the join tape coming off. What is the best way to address the same ? 1. Remove/Peel off the existing tape and redo :- Which tape should be used self-sticky or paper : I am a basic DIYer so will prefer easy method ? Is it...

Hello All, Posted this in plumbing forum but re-posting here as on suggestion of one of members. I want to upgrade my exisiting shower cubicle from 800*800 to 1200*800. The current cubicle is raised due to the waste Pipe. What are my options for doing this and how shall I approach it...

Upgrading existing shower Hi All, I want to upgrade my exisiting shower cubicle from 800*800 to 1200*800. The current cubicle is raised due to the waste Pipe. What are my options for doing this and how shall I approach it? I will be using the same shower control and will be tiling...

Hi, In continuation of my earlier thread //www.diynot.com/forums/plumbing/gas-safe-plumbing-firm-recommendation-suffolk-area.337613/ I have got some quotes for this work. The first one which I got is 700 + Vat. Work Description (Image attached) :- 1. Re-route Gas boiler...

How do I find one. I have got some recommendations from neighbor but they are busy and can't take work till next month. Yellow Pages is an option but don't have any feedback. Any other site where I can get references as well.

I have a property <10 yrs old where flue pipe is behind the wall (living room) from kitchen --> living room then out in the garden. Contacted NHBC, they are saying they do not cover putting up inspection latches. Does anyone know how much does it cost Are NHBC right in declining that...

Did my first painting in life...was bit scared..messed up a little but finally made it and pretty happy with the final outcome.... all thanks to people here for help & suggestions!!

Hi, Planning to fix few things in home this summer and thus have posted few threads on here..keeping them separate as they are separate issues. We have got cracks around coving joints as well as where they are meeting the ceiling, also some crack {or paintline} over windows, what could be...

Hi all, We have screws popping out from our ceiling. Attached pictures shows screwheads, what can cause these to come out and what should I be doing to fix & fill these? living room (ground floor) 1st floor many thanks in advance.

Hello All, I am after a blueprint of my house, detailing structure, material used to build, as well as location of pipes, electrics. Is there such a document and if yes how can I get access to the same. Many thanks,

Hi, I have got very basic skills DIY and was exploring if there are any good options to learn bit more of DIY. Can you guide me how to best approach and increase my confidence in DIY. thanks!

Hi, We bought our first house with Pyronix Sterling10 installed a year ago, we did not used the alarm initially but then configured it to chime & fire alert mode, yesterday when we came back from office the main unit was sounding after every 4-5 seconds and there was no power/display on the...

Hi All, My cistern fill in valve has been making lot of humming noise, while filling up, having read here, most post were suggesting to replace the fill valve with a new one, i have bottom fed ball valve. I am bit stuck on how to remove the old fill valve as the inlet plastic pipe on the...

My renewal quote has come around 124 for breakdown cover (including breakdown at home, recovery to any destination, car hire and or accommodation) used a money comparison site and got covers ranging from 31 - 143..obviously looking for cheapest what do people recommend as good breakdown...