Recent content by johnnymac58

When the services of an electrician are needed everyone is liable as its a communal area. Everyone owns their own properties within the block. It's not being properly managed as these people are useless and don't care so I take it upon myself to look after the garden and maintenance of the...

I could do that, but it's not really a big deal... was more just a quick post to see if any experts knew offhand on here. It's not easy getting any of these people in this block of flats to do any renovations so I'm not going out of my way with this. I organise everything for them :lol...

I don't think that will be happening. Will just leave them as they are. :lol:

Hello, Was replacing the bulbs in the communal stairwell in my block of flats but the old covers on the lights disintegrated when I took them off. Anyone know where I can get new ones to cover these light fittings? Pictures attached below, can't seem to find anything online.

Forgive me, I don't understand any of this. Electrics are not my thing in the slightest.... The bell still works, it was attached to the wall yesterday. I removed the front cover and unscrewed it from the wall to paint behind it. I am not going to be reconnecting it. I guess i'll just...

Hello, Currently renovating my flat and about to get a new fusebox / front foor installed..... There is an old door bell wired up which i am going to remove. I have started doing so and want to get rid of it while I do my redecorating. I attach a few pics to show whats left of the...

Thanks for your reply. There was no earth terminal on the metal box so I replaced it out for a new one. All working fine. Thanks for your help! John

Been doing a bit of decorating in the flat and had the bedroom light switch loosened to paint round it. Went to tighten it back it and there was a flash and allt he lights went out. I have to get my old ceramic fuse box replaced in the near future but for now will get some new wire for the...

Ken, Thanks for your reply. 1/ Haven't seen my title deeds..... will check if any other flat owners have them available. 2/ I'll check with the Solicitor to see if they can provide me with the deeds. 3/ I know all the landlords, they all stay in the block still, so no problem on that...

Oh don't get me wrong, I'm perfectly happy to pay for my property if I need to. It's just that the company I got the quote from along with the local council suggested it should be shared between all 6 properties (as with guttering and roof work). Title deeds are the only other thing I...

I live in a block of privately owned flats. There is some pointing work that needs doing. I've got some quotes and am happy enough to go ahead. The work is on part of my property, the neighbour below and some communal areas. Am I right in thinking the cost would be shared equally by...

Excellent, thanks for your advice. Will get a set ordered up! Cheers :D

I need to get trickle vents for my bedroom window. Gets condensation quite a bit and some mould round the window. Anyone got any recommended places to pick up decent trickle vents and are they easy to install? I phoned a few local companies, none of whom supply them. And found...

Just checked the readings from my last few bills and the meter itself. It has not changed at all for over a year. Worth having it removed? I take it I should call my Electricity provider to arrange?

Thanks for your help everyone! I'm going to give the electric board a call tomorrow about the other meter and am in the process of checking all the sockets that all wires are tight and secure. Going to replace all the sockets in the bedroom this week too to make double sure everything in...