Recent content by enbe

Thanks holmslaw - £200 sounds reasonable I spoke to surveyor who doesn't think it needs re-wiring I guess the question is how much work needs to be carried out and how much that would cost! :?

Thanks all for your replies - we aren't planning on staying for a long time, but we have the same thoughts as graham in that it will increase the value of the property once we come to sell it. We have just had the Homebuyers survey carried out and this is what they fond under the following...

Just had a home buyers survey carried out on a flat that we are in the process of buying. :lol: Had the following under the Electricity section: "Safety warning: You should have your electrical installations inspected and tested regularly to protect your home from damage and to avoid...

Ah ok that makes sense. Would you chase into the wall too hide the pipes? How do you set the timer/programs on the boiler? I suppose you'd need to install a thermostat too? Curious to know what the cons are of doing it this way Is it safe to install in a loft?

So when a flue needs to be put in on the 10th floor is there a really long ladder that gets used? Or a crane? :lol: I didn't understand why being on the first floor would make a difference to installing the flu hence my over simplification...

I guess so - not sure what a drop is tho? How does that work?

Thanks for your replies chaps The flat is in a purpose built '70s block (66sq ft), 2 beds, kitchen, landing, own stairs, living room and bathroom and loft space! No one lives above us. There is a gas cooker in the kitchen so I can (safely) assume there is a gas point already? Also, isn't a...

Thanks for your quick reply! Didn't realise I had that many options! :) Although a good idea, I'm not sure I like the "look" of the skirting casing. Even though it would be labour intensive I like the idea of having them chased into the wall. Ultimately it will come down to cost ...I...

I've recently bought a 1st floor, 2bed flat that has electric storage heaters. I want to install gas central heating so that we're not paying through our noses to keep warm! Something that's really bugging me is that pipes will be on display all over the flat (concrete floor) - What's the...