Recent content by bishboshbash

Hello all, I had a boiler installed almost a year ago and I'm wondering whether it's supposed to be serviced after its first year? The installer never mentioned servicing intervals etc. I'm concerned that it will affect the guarantee. (If it's relevant the boiler is an Atag E32C)...

Hi :) I would like recommendations for a whole house water softener. The water is v. hard here, apparently the 2nd hardest place in the country, so I am looking at using a whole house softener feeding the cold and hot (via boiler - the boiler is ok with softened water I have checked). I...

Hi, I am hopefully going to receive planning permission for a single storey extension across the back and side. The application is going through at the moment. Once planning permission is granted, do I need to then do a building regs application? I have heard conflicting advice, one...

Thanks everyone for your replies, very helpful, I'll double check with the contract just to make sure. Thanks :D

Hello :) Does anyone know if you can move an existing mobile number over to a new phone after you have purchased it? or does it have to be before it arrives as you order it?

Thanks Steve, that's useful, I haven't managed to get a straight answer on depth as yet! Out of interest, did you supply or ask for the sunken meter box? Also out of interest what supplier did you go via? :)

That's what I thought, but apparently you have to go via the reseller (BG etc) and get them to quote. I suppose it's Transco who end up doing it anyway, but I have to go through the supply company. Any ideas about my 2nd question; when the pipe passes through the wall, can it be buried in...

I've got one quote on the way, BG said they don't need to come round they will work from maps! A couple more questions have arisen; Is it possible to retro fit the inset gas meter boxes? Like these: http://www.meterboxes.co.uk/content/METERBOXESdetails.asp?ID=13&CatID=23&TypeID=1...

Hello, I have a couple of questions about a new gas supply. Sadly we do not have gas to the house, although it is in the street. Is it true that they will no longer fit meters inside the house? Also I've heard 2 different versions of how the new supply is fitted. 1) National Grid...

Lovely! Thanks for you help :)

Thanks chessspy for the super swift reply, so do you mean it wont be possible to have a gas fire in the future, or that changes will have to be made when it comes to installation? I have included a pic if it helps: Thanks again :)

Is there a standard opening for a fireplace? We hope to install a gas fire down in the future, but the current fireplace is a mess and the builder is about to repair the brickwork and plaster. He wants to know what size the fire opening should be. I know the flue needs to be at least...