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We live in a new build (2015) and have recently discovered rainwater has been entering under the floor via the phoneline/broadband duct. The green box is at a higher elevation and the duct didn't have either sufficient drainage or wasn't sealed properly when the property was built meaning it...

I took some more closeups after a brief dry period to inspect the DPC and see how the concrete is drying out. Seems a bit uneven on the left image with a damp/greenish patch right at the top. On the right image, looks like a bit of concrete has fallen away and the DPC is sticking out - do you...

That could be it - the only point where the DPM is exposed appears to be at the front door. Not sure why it would suddenly start collecting water (was fine for the first few years). I can't 100% rule out pipes, but given the recent age of the property and the fact it only occurs during heavy...

The issue with removing the flooring is that it's glued down and completely flush, so it would be a huge (and expensive) job to start removing it. No buried pipes as far as I'm aware and issue only occurs after heavy rain. Garage is bone dry (and at a lower level than where the water can be...

The Problem I've got an issue whereby water is getting into my house whenever there is moderate-heavy rain. This is a new build from 2015 (maybe that's not so new now...) I suspect it is coming in via the front door, but there is no visual evidence of water ingress anywhere - however, walking...

Thanks. I had looked at it last night and convinced myself it had sheared off, as I can see that when I rotate the top of the pin there is no movement of the pin when viewing from below (my third picture). Therefore if the top pin wasn't connected to the bottom part I assumed this screw sheared off.

I have a misaligned uPCV external door with butt hinges (not sure which manufacturer, but is 3D adjustment type). The bottom hinge is clearly out of alignment and recently a small screw fell out the bottom - my guess is that it has just worked loose over time. I have tried to push and screw...

I recently realized I can hear water sloshing around when I put pressure (IE walking) over the flooring near where the front porch meets the main house. House was built in 2015, floor is concrete base with layer of plywood then Amtico (decent quality sealed flooring) glued on top. The house...

Thanks for the reply Ian. Given that the lever feels like it has normal resistance when the heating is off (obviously when it's running it slides easily), do you have any suggestion as to what the likely issue is or do you agree with the microswitch being the culprit?

Spoke with a local guy who occasionally does homers and he also reckoned it was the synchron motor that needed replacing (reckoned about £60 for the motor and 20m job for someone who knows what they're doing). If that is the issue, I might be able to DIY it but if there's soldering involved I...

One other thing I just noticed (could be unrelated) is that downstairs one or two of the rads are really hot (almost as if they were set to max and the rest are just warm (the TRVs are all set to the same level, 3 out of 5). This seems to have coincided with the CH not turning off downstairs...

Just so I understand correctly, you suggest turning off the power, removing the Honeywell valve cover and manually moving the arm from Auto to Man and seeing if the microswitch actuates?

Taking apart the valve is starting to get to the edge of how far I'm prepared to go before calling a professional. I put the programmer back on the wall (rads didn't turn on again while it was removed from the system) and it was able to correctly fire up the rads but after it was supposed to...

I do, where would the microswitch be located?

I tried moving the leaver when all zones were off and felt steady resistance (and some small noise which I assume is the port opening). When I let go it moved back into the auto position. I moved the other leavers to compare and they all had the same feeling of resistance. None of them really...