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So my potterton 155x seems to be nearing the end of its life and thus needs to be replaced. Things are tight just now and would like to get a boiler on finance. Please advise on companies I should look to for fitting etc and what I should replace with - i.e. Gas or electric? Apparently my flue...

Just a quick question, is it at all possible to find pipes under a floor? My neighbour downstairs is complaining about a leak and I really dont want to rip up the entire floor as I'm pretty sure there are no pipes under the bathroom floor. The pipes all run above the floor (visibly).

I have had a hmo inspection of a property I wish to let and have been told that my boiler door needs to be upgraded. It looks like the door needs 3 hinges, 2 vents and fire seals amongst other things. My question is - is intumescent paint a good idea and do vents need fire seals of some sort...

Due to my stupid ass h@#e fitter not fitting my Bathtub properly, my Bathtub has lateral movement. It seems like the legs are not strong enough and allow movement. Now I don't really want the bath taken out to rectify the problem, but is there a way to make this bath solidly fixed to ground so...

A bit of advice needed please - my floor has collapsed in my en-suite shower room due to a leak and now needs to be replaced. I'm in the process of trying to contract someone to the job but need a heads up in what the job should entail. Please educate me on the removal of the floor and refitting...

Not sure if this is the right section but here goes. I have a modern built house in which the tiles around the bath where only tiled half way up. This means that water is hitting the exposed part of the wall and causing damage. Im thinking of removing the small section of the plasterboard...

Just about to get the second phase of repairs done in my house and house and some clarification. My lath and plaster ceiling suffered water damage. Parts of the ceiling have detached and repaired. I have spoken to a professional coming round to do the job on Tuesday and the pro has...

After some advice guys. I am having a hot water lead pipe replaced in my bathroom. While doing this, I have noticed that we have a cold feed lead pipe also going to the bathroom. My question is - will a cold feed lead pipe cause any problems in future? My hot feed has caused too many issues...

Im getting some work done on Wednesday and was wondering (aside from the traders PI liability) if there is any type of insurance that can go somewhat towards insuraning against bad workmanship? I would think there is nothing of the sort apart the traders own insurance/regulatory body/courts etc...

Looking for some advice please. I need to get lino put on my flat floor (bathroom). The floor has tiles affixed to it at this present moment and Im wondering if I should put some sort of screed/cement over the floor to make it solid and prevent the tiles moving and then put lino over it? Or...

I need to get plumbing, plastering and tiling work done in the house. I am unfortunately not having much luck finding people to do the jobs for me. It seems that people are coming through to see the jobs and are providing quotes. The problem though arises when I ask the following questions...

Hi, just need a bit of advice on an issue in my house. I had an external leak come through to my internal kitchen wall. It is now completely dry (happened three months ago). I have since been researching online on what to do to fix the problem and it appears I should only remove the crumbling...

Hello, I was wondering if someone could guide me here. I need to have a new floor fitted to my property. I was initially thinking about laminate but then started thinking about the possibility of vinyl (or something similar) throughout the property instead. Im looking to fit the floor to a...

I have split my cricket - not major - and want to repair it. I have the glue but do not know how to compress the split wood after applying the glue. Can anyone suggest an idea to compress, as the crack is at an awkward part.

Ive just purchased a new cricket bat and wanted to make the toe waterproof without any advers affect to the spring in the wood itself. Anyone got any ideas?

I have had a quote for a boiler - ideal 30kw - the quote is coming in at £1150. That is supplied and fitted by a gas engineer. The boiler will power 8 radiators. Can someone please comment on the noise levels, efficiency and general reliability of this boiler? Also is there an alternative better...

My lights are outdated and I wish to upgrade them. The problem is I have absolutely no idea what to do in order to modernise the kitchen ceiling. Please take a look at the pics and suggest ideas. Thank you.

as above, the wall in my bathroom has become damaged due to water constantly hitting the plasterboard. Th damage isn't too bad, what would you you recommend I do to sort the damage out.

As per title I refuse to spend any more money on this boiler. In which case I request advice from the pro's. At current I have a worcester 24c in my flat of floor that powers 8 radiators. This flat is rented FYI. Now my question is: what is the cheapest reasonable performance...

Im looking for a floor to be fitted and had a few people come round to give me an estimate. Two of the estimators that came round today I just wouldn't hire! They definitely didn't look professional. The other guy that came along actually was a well spoken man. So Im leaning towards his...