Recent content by matz

Hi, we are pondering buying a retractable awning to go on the back of the house maybe 20ft long x 10 ft deep but would go smaller if that size is impractical . Does anyone know what the best quality makes are?

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I did. 3yrs ago, it bothered me then but I made the decision to leave it. Tbh I forgot I asked the question back then

Hi all, we have a rental property where the tenants leave fairy lights on just about all the time, theres alot of lights off one plug adorning the hall walls and ceiling, see pic of plug. Is this safe?

unsure about the construction and cant see any DPC. I've now got a company coming out with CCTV who have told me the same about the gaps. They will put the camera in from the kerb and down the PVC pipe so see if they can see whats going on

SEE BELOW ANSWER FROM SEVERN TRENT FROM LAST YEAR Good afternoon, Matthew, My name is Adnan from the operations department, Thank you for your email and the images you have provided regarding the discharge of water from the downpipe of the property and I hope you are well. The downpipe of...

it serves 3 roofs inc ours. Water company told me its our responsibility having seen a pic of it etc

yeh I'm aware of the permissions I spoke to the council its about £1500 just for that

see attached pipe. Its shows the PVC downpipe running down the front wall of the house. There are slight gaps in the kerb making me think thats an outlet but I'm unsure as they are almost blocked with tarmac residue. Behind the wall the pipe runs down is a front downstairs room, wooden...

I can take some boards up it's a cavity below. Great point ref the camera, only one small airbrick, can't 're route the downpipe at all, there's no where else for it to go. I could put a fitting at the end of the pipe and force the water out across the pavement to run it into the road but then...

Hi I have a property where the gutter downpipe runs into the pavement and discharges somewhere underneath the pavement adjacent to the house front wall. I am suspecting theres a problem with where the water is going as front room has rot and damp in the floor by the front wall. In order to...

Hi, we have a rental property and wish to install a shower cubicle adajcent to the boiler cupboard where the sink is ( bath will be removed, sink removed and resited) The cupboard to the right of the attached pic houses a combi boiler. Can we install the cubicle next to this cupboard? I am...

contractors but we are in and out alot with dog etc

Hi all, having carpets cleaned this week and moving home next week so need some carpet protection film from the likes of Screwfix etc to keep carpets clean during the move. Prefer a product that doesnt make the stairs slippy. Carpets are not wool. Any recommendations?

as per title, you are a trade and have been called in for a job at a property, its grossly untidy and dirty not so bad that it has mouldy food or animal waste but very very cluttered, not hoovered etc Do you turn round make your excuses and walk out, charge more money or grin and bear it?