Recent content by magnatom

Hi, Has anyone ever heard of the Kitchen Depot? (http://www.thekitchendepot.co.uk/). We have what seems to be a reasonable quote from them for our kitchen, but I have no idea about the quality of the kitchens they supply or the workmanship (they have their own dedicated fitters). Does...

Yes it does seem hollow all the way across. I'm asking here because the builders are very wary (probably because of the neighbours comments) and are suggesting a survey. I don't want spend £500+ unnecessarily if it is obviously not a supporting wall. (Of course if there is any real doubt best to...

We are considering work which would require a wall to be removed between the kitchen and dining room. However, due to some comments from a neighbour we have some suspicions about the wall being supporting. The joists above do cross the wall at the perpendicular, however, the wall does look...

Just to update, we have negotiated £400 off the cost of the windows. I certainly could have pushed for more, however, I was never in it to squeeze money out of he company, just to get reasonable compensation for a mistake that would have been much more costly to rectify. Now to get on with...

True. It's not a huge area though, and it might be worth the expense to keep the disruption to a minimum. (My plastering skills are very minimal!)

I have a single window gabled dormer which has just had its window replaced with a new double glazing unit. Despite replacing the DGing the area still feels cold. After taking to neighbours it would appear that the insulation around the dormer is not great. I can get in to insulate some of...

Just to update. The windows advice chap has been and has advised that we hold back the value of the windows that are incorrect until we have negotiated with the DG company. I'll let you know how we get on.

:) I really don't think I need consolation! You have to look at it from a purchasers point of view. For us it was much simpler, much quicker, less hassle and we would have someone independent (yes not entirely) coming back to check the window installation. As far as I am aware it is 70mm...

Sorry, forgot to add, windows are Rehau.

OK, why don't you quote me a realistic cost and we'll see how it compares (the companies do pay a comission to the advice company, but what do double glazing companies pay sales reps..... (all windows fully compliant to Scottish regs) Lounge: 4 window bay. Window heights 1200mm, 2 windows...

:roll: You could always read my posts. I could either a) get lots of companies in, get lots of quotes, have the hassle of lots of people traipsing in and out of my house when when we have young children and are also looking at replacing heating and a kitchen. or b) go through a...

Yes replacements. The originals were all wood, and we are replacing them with PVC. Why do you ask?