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Hello, I've recently noticed some verges (I think that's the right word for them) missing off my roof gables. It's the end piece of the roof tile that provides the water seal that's missing. There are around 14 pieces\covers missing, including 3 of the very end pieces on the gables. What's the...

Hi, We've just bought a house and we have a " Unvented Indirect Hot Water Cylinder" in the loft. Having never had one before, I was hoping someone can educate me a bit - I don't know whether it operates of the main boiler or not (I'm assuming the boiler, but it is also plugged into the mains...

Thanks, sounds like a relatively straightforward job!

Thanks, I'll get the gutter sorted first. The outside brick work had up to 20% moisture content, on the inside of the wall, no sign of damp on the plaster, but the skirting board has slightly come away from the wall along a 3 metre stretch (which could be unrelated). The inside floor is wooden...

Thanks, I'll book another viewing. Do you think the leaking gutter is the most likely cause? The drip looks small and it doesn't fall directly on to the wall, but on the tarmac in front

Hello, I'm looking to buy a property, it has 2 double glazing windows which haven't been opened in years. Both are very stiff. One opens with a lot of force and it creaks, when you do. The other doesn't open at all - I don't want want to force it. The handles turn 90 degrees but only if you...

Short video which shows the drip https://streamable.com/xqd1oi

Hello, We're looking to buy a house and have just spotted damp (we didn't notice 6 months ago when we first started the buying process). The garage has been converted into a bedroom, outside under the window there's an area that's just over a metre that's damp, you can feel the difference by...

Hello, We have lots of moss in the back garden. Can this indicate a drainage problem? The grass is a bit damp and springy, should I be concerned this could be a bigger issue in future. The picture below gives you a rough idea of what my back garden looks like. Thanks

Thanks for the insights, much appreciated :-)

Hello, The other half and I are looking to move into a new property, after a recent survey we've noticed the boiler in the loft with a huge cylinder tank (megaflo heatrae sadia) up there. It's a large house (5 bedrooms), when we checked the house warmed up well with all but 1 radiator on. The...

Thanks for the replies. I own the property, it's a new build (1980s) and it's coming up to the point where wear and tear/poor build quality is taking its toll! There are gate valves by the cylinder tank upstairs (see pic - the cylinder is behind the towels). Is one the feed into the tank and...

Hi, I have a hot water tap downstairs that's leaking. The boiler tank is upstairs and there's no isolation valve on the pipe underneath. The tap leaks from the tap opening itself, as well as from underneath. Underneath, the water simply trickles along the feed pipe and drops from the bend. The...

Managed to push it back in place and added some silicon for good measure - so far, so good (rained this morning, no leaks :) Thanks for the tips!

Quick update, I've checked with a ladder and it looks like the panel has slipped. Is it just a matter of removing the plastic trim, applying some silicon and putting it back? Also, I can only access via a ladder, no supporting buildings or lift. I'm 11st, would the frame be sturdy enough to...

Thanks, I'll take a good look when its a bit sunnier I'm hoping something like this will help...

Hi, I've recently noticed my conservatory roof has a small leak during heavy rain, we get a steady drip, drip, drip. The conservatory was in place when we moved in 10 years ago. Is this something that can be easily be fixed with some tape or similar? Zooming in, you can see the water drop lets...

I believe so, I didn't want to overtighten it - I've tightened by hand to the point where I'm nearly forcing it.

Exedon, I've had a look at the fluid master, looks good - it is easy to fit and are there lots of different sizes? Apologies, whilst I've done a bit of DIY, the biggest plumbing job I've done is bleed a radiator! £2 and 2 hours later, replaced the seal, adjusted the ballon screw several...

Hi, I've got a downstairs toilet with an overflow pipe. When the cistern is full, there's still a small leak from the valve. I've tried adjusting the ballcock, but not luck. Taking a closer look, it looks like the seal in the valve has gone. Are these standard parts I can get from any DIY store...