Recent content by mikeey84

I'd have a trap, just to prevent smells. I reckon you will have to cut that after the socket, but you may be lucky

Personally, that meets my definition of a big crack, and I'd seek professional advice. For me a big crack is one you can get your fingers into

these take some concerted effort to shift. Even more so if they've been out in the elements I imagine

If something is not built in line with the drawings submitted to the planning dept, they can very much take action after the fact. See Tom Moore's daughter falling foul of that in the press a few months ago.

I'm pretty sure you shouldn't use bathroom paint for mist coat, you should use "normal" emulsion, then overcoat with bathroom paint

Ah, ok. That maybe more challenging

I literally googled mixed size block paving, and this was the 2nd link..... https://www.bartonfields.co.uk/block-paving/courtyard-tumbled-50mm-2-size-block-paving-in-graphite-blend-pack-8-35m2/

I agree with above, but you could use shims or washers under the base, then seal the gap with silicone as an alternative (unless they are really off level)

I think that's gonna cost more than £800 to put right

It would, as it doesn't absorb any water

Might be worth asking in the plastering forum, but I would dilute PVA then skim over. Given the texture I think you'd get pretty good adhesion

I got a flexible fibre optic camera for £20 from Amazon to diagnose a toilet leak. I'd recommend you get one and have a look! You can even connect them to a battery pack and drop them down pipes on string, as they work on wifi

I'd be surprised if you had foundations 750mm down, but ground levels may have changed, and builders back then did what they thought was best, so there is a lot of variation! I've seen 8 courses underground a 1920s terrace, and further down the street 3 courses then earth!

I would turn all of your extractors on, then put your hand over and see if you can feel any air flow. If you can't, it suggests it's not connected to your extractor, but maybe your neighbours? Warm steamy air from a bathroom can hold a lot of moisture, so that's been building up for a while...

For a domestic patio, crusher run is fine. If you're building a new motorway bypass, it is not