Recent content by Osteosingh

Thanks Woody would it be safe to assume that the foundations would be sufficient to take an extra story in that case?

A general question, Ive recently exchanged on a bungalow that was built in 2002. Is it safe to assume given its age that the foundations will be able to support a full upper story, looking to take the roof off and adding a full upper story on the existing structure Any tips or advice would be...

Before I start, I have read the other posts in the forum on this issue I Moved into the house last dec and have had the loft part boarded , cavity wall insulated and loft insulation installed Since then i have noticed water dripping from the loft. I have had roof tile air vents installed since...

and if you bothered reading the high hedge act it clealry defines what constitutes a high hedge. ignorance of the law is not a defence

I disagree, the council has said if I make a complaint they can force the owner to bring the hedge down under anti social behaviour or the high hedge act . You do have a responsibility to maintain your trees

Hi Team Need your expert help once again Im buying a house which the seller has been adamant hasn't had any work done in the last 35 years , despite having a En suite fitted 4 years ago . I used Google street view to prove a soil pipe was added in circa 2010 and a window installed ( see the...

Yes the roots were in the lawn and coming out but just had them ground down this Saturday so we can reseed the lawn. There is some path movement as well which is no doubt due to the tree roots

Late 60s id say

Further update, I have received a call from Vaillant who are organising a heat survey to determine what new Vailant Boiler is to be fitted . Yes homeserve probably arnt the best but in this case they are replacing like for like boiler and has been done pretty quick, all for an £70 yearly premium...

Ok engineer has been: The boiler is BER and needs replacing because the casing is corroded through and has separated in places . The leask was done to a faulty air release vent that was slowly trickling out water My policy does cover a replacement boiler, does anyone have any idea on what they...

I spoke to Valliant homeowners technical helpline and they have advised to get homeserve in and reckon the boiler casing might be compromised after seeing the pictures. I will keep you all informed

I have offered to pay for the works and the quite came in at £2000 due to the height and there are 21 trees in total that need the work doing, but the neighbour declined. The height of the trees are actually 78feet according to the guy who quoted, and his opnion are that they need work and have...

Just to give an update on the situation I took Kens advice and spoke to the neighbour who is adamant he doesnt want the trees touched until he dies even protests to cutting back on our own side in our own boundary Apart from this issue he seems a really nice chap and in the interest of...

Hi Guys Last night due to sleeping in a bedroom above the garage I was awoken by a clunking noise at 4am which i tracked down to the boiler in the garage below On closer inspection I felt slight moisture, possible 1/2 drops of water on the bottom of the casing corner, as well as rust along...

What made you go for the Roth system and have you fund a good retailer for them?