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Yeah definitely. I’ll only need to make some space on the forrnd side but otherwise this should be a close enough fit. Thanks!

Thanks! Would have never found something similar on my own (and appreciate your responses being so quick!). The height is 95mm but I’ll do as you suggested and try to squeeze the union one in the space. It’s an internal door (there is a separate backdoor) so I don’t need to get a very secure...

Thanks a lot John, it does seem non standard. Dimensions are: A - 3 inches B - 2.5 inches C - 3.5 inches also attached a picture with dimensions in mm (it’s the one on the left). Is the easier option just to fill the hole up and redo this? Just worried I might end up creating a much bigger hole...

Took the lock out but unfortunately don’t see a brand name on it. Just says 2 lever on the front. I’ve attached a picture showing it next to a standard 3 lever. I thought the 2 and 3 had the same dimensions but please correct me if that’s not true.

Hello, the forend part of the lock measures only 100mm and seems to sit deeper - the standard lever locks I can find measure 150mm so a bit taller but they also seem less deep. I’ve added a picture of the door handle which I’m also trying to replace in case this looks familiar to anyone! thanks

Thanks for the responses. No other cracks behind this (although some to do with normal movement elsewhere in the house). Windows are approx 5 years old when the double glazing was sorted out. I did get a builder to have a look and he suggested urgent repairs weren’t necessary (very consistent...

Thanks woody, that’s good to hear. Sure will get a flexible caulk to fill that in. It’s deeper than I thought when I tried to stick a filling knife in but should be ok to fill in. cheers

Thanks Ken, it’s a 1930s house and the last time this area was redecorated was over 5 years ago. It’s the same wall in both pictures, the crack in the first on the right is what you see more clearly in the second picture. The crack doesn’t continue further below and I think it’s quite likely...

There is a crack showing up in the lintel above my front door, most prominent at the bottom but faint line all the way up to a window. Does anyone know how much I would expect a builder to pay to get this fixed? And should I try getting it repaired or just get it replaced? Thank you!

Hello I have a vertical crack under the stairs - do I need to get a builder in to look at this or do you think I can fill in the gap with polyfilla and that would work? The render is also blown at the point where the stairs meet the wall so I was thinking I might just plaster over to make it...

Ok let me get a multi tool instead. That would probably help with the sanding to level the subfloor. Thanks! I won’t do any wet areas. Bathrooms are recently tiled and I intend to get the kitchen refurbished properly. Fingers crossed all goes well!

I was thinking this way any liquid spillages would cause less of an issue for the sub floor (the tiles aren’t recommended for bathrooms / wet areas).

Thanks both! @Notadecor8ter i’m now thinking I’ll try with just an underlay and tiles in the smallest room. If that fails I’ll bite the bullet and get a pro in. I was thinking the radiator pipes might be challenging but I’m planning to order a cheap jigsaw so hopefully that’ll help with cutting...

Ok let me try getting standard sizes. Hopefully I can rope someone in to try and lay down the plywood. Thank you

Based on prior diy experience of furniture self-assembly only, I have set myself on an ambitious project of laying amtico click smart lvt throughout the house except bathrooms and kitchen although might bring someone in to do the stairs. I’ve read up forum posts on the topic and my plan is: 1)...