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Thanks Matt. Unfortunately looks like we must do the same. I'll try local guys for quotes as suggested.

Hi Mattmart Did you make any progress with this?

Stadan20 is right, it is rough. So do I need a plumber to rectify the pipe work and then a roofer, if necessary, to address any problem with the roof? With regard to the pipework, would it be better replacing the flexi with proper pipe? As Dilalio suggests, it could be coming down the inside...

Thanks Rob. Unfortunately getting the builder back is not an option, he's retired. He did come back the second time we had a problem (first time a roofer came and used sealant and tape round the pipe where it came out the roof). Also, whilst the builder had subcontracted for the apex roof, we...

Yes, he did singe the brand new carpet!! I suspect he held the paper close to the alarm and the burning bits of paper fluttered down, I was down stairs and only discovered the marks on the carpet after he left. There really was no need for the real flame test as the hold test button worked. He...

Many thanks,we did get the BRKs, had an electrician fit them. Whilst when the alarm on the ground floor goes off it triggers the first floor; the first floor alarm when set off doesn't trigger the ground floor. We got on to BRK tec services, hadn't experienced this problem before but suggested...

We had a flat to apex roof conversion over the dormer bedroom. The top of the open soil pipe was altered. Instead of going straight up, some flexi was put on it and then attached to a new piece of pipe, about a metre along from it, and the new piece of pipe goes through the roof. We've 3 times...

Many thanks, this was so helpful.

The 2 wired smoke alarms in our house are 10 years old. The previous tenant had tampered with them so to be on the safe side I'm replacing them. The alarms are Deta and the model has been discontinued. Will I be able to replace them with any new wired alarm? (The wires are in a 'plug'...

Echo the Husky was right, whilst it looked like the wires coming up through the floor, they were discarded ends. Pleased I had the electrician check it out (peace of mind about the wiring for the booster) and he only charged a tenner for his petrol.

We think something has been removed but don't know what. Decided best to have it checked out by a qualified electrician. I'll let you know the outcome. Many thanks for your replies

I'm attaching some photos, rather concerned at the bare wires.

I've discovered a booster box in the loft wired to the bedroom ceiling light. I don't know who installed it and am wondering whether it needs checked out by a qualified electrician. Also,if it had been installed by an aerial technician would that be acceptable? (The cable from it leads down the...

I usually buy Dulux matt pure brilliant white. My painter said he likes Leyland. (He's a good painter) I'm now having to do some painting myself (cash strapped). If I use Leyland do you think it would be the trade contract he would use. I don't like to ring and ask him given he's not doing the...

I think he may owe you a pint! Many thanks again, your comments have been really helpful.

Many thanks Tony. Of course there could be a divorce over the purchase, I'm all for a combi (more room where the tank is now housed as well as other pluses) and my husband hates them with a vengance.

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I think it is this, but only the white insulation board that has dropped off and broken in two. It had been stuck on. http://www.plumbcenter.co.uk/product/baxi-235381-carrier-insulation-front-door-assembly/ We've tried many sites but all say either obsolete or when we ring they don't have it in...

I've just had my Baxi Boston 2 Boiler serviced, it's 17 years old. The boiler looks in good condition and has been passed as safe to use. However, the heat shield (looks a bit like a narrow wafer biscuit) has broken / fell off the front burner plate. I don't want to buy a new boiler, can parts...

Many thanks. We found the original instructions that came with the fob. Looks like all we needed to do was change the battery, the fob should still be programmed. It's at my son's flat so we'll have another go tomorrow. If it still doesn't work, and we manage to get the other 3 to respond, it...