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Thanks guys lots of useful information. I am now more apprehensive of removing the tile and not finding the stop cock, but if 3 other properties round about mine that are of the same sort/layout have it positioned in the same place, I think I will just have to take the chance! Better that...

TheVictorian: the mains I believe comes into the property at the point where the current stop tap is (I think tiled into the wall) Would it be easy to install another stop tap somewhere on the system close to the existing one? Or is it better to have the stop tap right at the point...

The beds between the tiles are only about 3mm, but I had not thought about cutting the whole tile out so to speak including backing, but yes I agree there would be a slight element of danger to that as I am not 100% sure what is behind it. Do you have any suggestions what sort of tool would...

Thanks for quick response. The tiles unfortunately are a speckled effect, on a cream background, I have looked at B&Q etc but cannot see them. There are no spare tiles in the attic etc I am afraid, thats why I was thinking of forming a hatch in possibly timber. Going by the other...

Hi, I have recently purchased a property which I believe the previous owner has believe it or not tiled over the mains internal stop cock. I am basing this thought on the fact that we cannot see a stop cock anywhere, and when asked neighbours either side of our property and across the...

Hi, My hotpoint aquarius 454 1400 spin washing machine just in the middle of a wash started spewing a vast amount of water out from the detergent drawer, and the pre wash light keeps continually flashing. I put the machine off and then back on, and tried a quick wash, the machine just...

Hi, I have just purchased a new house but unfortunately the electric shower has stopped working. I have used this once since we moved in and it seemed to be fine. Now the switch in the cupboard opposite the bathroom, when turned on, does not light up and therefore no power to the shower...

Hi, I am looking at a property at the moment which has storage heaters (on Economy 7) in lounge and hall and convector heaters in bedrooms and bathroom. I have been told that this kind of heating is very expensive and inconvenient with regards to timing of the release of heat if you are...

Quick update......I did an inspection of the loft space today, and found the North facing pitch (the side where the ivy seems to be covering the eaves) to be COVERED in condensation. And I mean totally soaking. I looked from the first floor windows up to the eaves and that confirmed the...

Hi all, I am currently looking at a property with a view to purchase, however I have notice something I would be interested to hear other peoples opinions on. When viewing the house, on the first floor front external wall, there was about a 2 inch wide dark strip where the wall meets the...