Recent content by ric1982

This is one of the thing... is this something that has to be done? or is it nice to have? My motto is , dont fix if its not broken but also if its going to be problem in future and someone is there then may as well fix it. Does the lead pipe restrict gas flow (for e.g) as the lead pipe would...

The question more about gas safety. For e.g. in future if there is leak then how do I prove its done by a qualified enginner (to an insurnace company for eg.) . (This might be stupid question but just something thats bothering me)

Hi, I just had someone quoated for a new boiler. The quote looked ok. During the visit he mentioned that the lead pipe from the meter should get changed. He said he is going to do that part as cash on hand (so not included in the bill) . Its £75 Cash on hand. If we were to add to the quote...

Hi, I am moving switch (as shown in the picture) from left to right. As I was chasing the wall I have found these metal plates which looks like capping. But not 100% what it is. The middle one does looks like metail cap for cabels but the one in the left and one in the right doesnt have any...

Thanks @Hugh Jaleak Those are some very valuable tips. Regarding the resealing am I right to understand that instead of using old pipe/fitting just get a new pipe/ pipe fitting and push fit. (as you get new rubber seal in spigot) ?

I am in process of installing Hex Drain (Channel Drain) on the brick patio. I have got the underground drain available nearby where I can discharge the water. (In the picture). As you can see there is a rodding point attached. I am planning install T junction (like this...

Thanks

Hi, I wonder if someone can help with understanding if the wall still constitue as party wall? Properties under question are two semi detached houses (not the adjoint ones but the one that are NOT joint by party wall, i.e. the detached part of semi-detached houses - if that makes sense)...

Thanks everyone for your response. Its been very useful. This might be a stupid question but do you put tiles first or have new kitchen cabinates installed ? Or is it: remove old cabinates -> remove existing tiles -> Install new cabinates -> put new tiles? Which is better way? Thanks

Thanks @Old Salt. How did you managed the sink , washing pots etc. ?

Unfortunately we dont have any extended family otherwise this wasnt going to be an issue. Thanks @johnny2007 That was very productive response. Camping stove is another good idea.

Hi, We need to do kitchen flooring with new porcelin tiles. The kitchen currently have existing tiles which needs to be removed. My question is, with kitchen in use (BAU) how do we go about this project? All the other storage cabinates can be removed (and things can be stored in temp. storage...

Hi, The house is 3 bed semi and has lead pipe (for mains water) which needs to be replaced. The pipe is running from the side (I think) of the semi detached house. The problem is that the side has been concreted and the driveway (on front) has tarmac. So there will be lot of digging (or moling...

Hi, We have removed some of the old stone patio which was layed on top of a sand bed. (the patio could be about 20-30 years old). I need to create some cement mix to lay some new patio elsewhere in the garden. I am planning to use as mortar bed. My question is , can I just use this sand...