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Wondering if anyone can give me an idea of the cost for the supply and install of a new heating system and hot water tank for a house i'm thinking of buying? Its a semi detached 1950s traditional build bungalow. Currently its got the original gas hot air vent heating that was put in with the...

I'm in a 3 year old house and the ames tape is peeling away in places from some of the walls upstairs, (builders warranty is only 2 years so can't get them to fix it). pics below. About to start painting one of the rooms so i need to fix this first. Whats the best way to go about it...

oooh i seem to have started an arguement. :) I only asked as these days if i am buying anything these days i check the price on the internet. Obviously i know nothing about boilers hence i asked in here. Just so you know i paid £250 all in. I read all your comments but seeing as i have a...

Not having a clue about boilers i was only asking a question. Not by any means accusing the guy of trying to do me.

the price fitted is £270

My boiler is an Ideal Classic SE15FF. The pilot light and fan come on but the boiler isn't starting up. Had a bloke round and he said all the circuit boards are working so it must be the gas valve. He went away to get a price. £170 for the valve which he had warned me would be...

ah, ive just read another thread on this. does the botton pop out if the boiler needs reset, but does nothing if it doesn't?

I have an Ideal Classic SE15FF Boiler which isn't working. The pilot light it lit and its making a noise like its about to start up but never does. From the outside there is air coming out the exhaust so i assume its not the fan thats gone. Reading the instructions it says press the reset...