Recent content by rabcnesbit

Hi Ivor, thanks for your suggestion "Have you considered leaving the pipe and chamber where they are and moving the soil pipe? (with a new small chamber)", will definitely consider that if it is a workable solution and cheaper. Regarding the kitchen, though it is relatively newly installed, my...

Thanks for your replies. However, at thomp1983, and Hugh Jaleak, who are leaning on the side that it's not worth it and should not be an issue, like I mentioned, may neighbours who had their extension recently done, the inspection chamber, and indeed the soil pipe were relocated outside the...

Hi noseall, thanks for your response. Unfortunately, I can not answer those questions (as it obviously require actually breaking/digging up the floor etc.). However, I guess this might be info I might be able to get from the water/sewage company, not sure? If it helps, my neighbour (adjoining my...

I live in a 1930's mid-terraced building. An rear extension (which is the kitchen) was built sometime ago (before I bought the property) which has the inspection chamber under the kitchen floor, and the soil pipe in the kitchen (boxed in). Apparently this was allowed when the extension was built...

Hello. Been getting some flyers from British Gas of recent promoting the above for from £199 each (making from £398 for both) for a standard 3-bed house. My questions are: 1. Is this good value for money? 2. Are there any cons (disadvantages) of cavity wall insulation that I should be aware...