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    Thoughts on DNO / Supply Cable

    Thanks John that's useful to know
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    Thoughts on DNO / Supply Cable

    Hi all, Some time last year a contractor who visited our house suggested that our mains supply cable coming into the house could be coated in asbestos containing materials but that it wouldnt be possible to sample it due to it being live electrics. He advised to contact the DNO for further...
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    Damp patches ceiling and walls

    Thanks for your reply. With reference to the floor issues I can live with it as long as its not dangerous or going to contribute to the lath and plaster ceiling getting damaged. The house is from 1860 so I guess the attic is not original but its clearly been there a long time. Do you think I...
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    Damp patches ceiling and walls

    Anyone have any suggestions regarding the ceiling / floor issue?
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    Advice needed on several DIY tasks

    Thanks guys, they've been like that for over a year so its time to get them sorted. The worst one is just for an aerial cable so presumably thats not high voltage
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    Advice needed on several DIY tasks

    Hi Pete thanks for the reassurance. This was what we could afford anyway, so were stuck with it for a few more years, might aswell try to fix up what I can.
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    Advice needed on several DIY tasks

    I've just had a look back at it now. The sockets were not mentioned. It says the cracks are likely comsetic and can be filled in when redecorating. (however some of these cracks were not there when the survey was done)
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    Advice needed on several DIY tasks

    Hi MMarve, yes we did
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    Damp patches ceiling and walls

    Thanks that's a great help
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    Advice needed on several DIY tasks

    Hi IT Minion, Thanks for advice, I don't think the previous owners really knew what they were doing unfortunately. I'll have a look at instructions for fitting backboxes.
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    Damp patches ceiling and walls

    Further to my previous post as I couldnt upload more picture... Damp - So as you can see in the pictures in the attic chimney breast wall there are two patches of damp. The chimney stack was re-bricked and rendered about a year ago. The first damp patch appeared about 3 months ago and a roofer...
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    Advice needed on several DIY tasks

    Hi DIYers, I moved into my first house about a year and a half ago and am finally getting around to trying to fix things up and redecorate. I have a list of things which I've identified that need doing. If anyone could help me with any of the following questions I would be grateful...
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