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I would hope that if a room is effectively wrapped in plastic then water won't make it's way in, but I suppose it always finds a way. Can a sump pump be realistically relied upon to work and be effective after 15 years? It's a mechanical electrical device right, so I'd be weary of that that...

Hi all, I have a basement all opened up and in the stages of becoming a living/kitchen/dining area. One half of it is all good, the other half needs damp proofing. I've been getting mixed recommendations from damp proofers and am looking for experiences and opinions on the matter! The primary...

I have a bit of an update on this. I got a sewer map for the property and area. As you see below, the manhole/drain isn't recognised on the properties plot (No.47). We can also see that the property is at the start of the run, not the end (which must be a good thing): It leaves a question...

Yea, damn that manhole! I think a 500mm clearance would just about be an issue. I'd ideally like to build just beyond the back door which would be pushing it. I suppose I need to get the cover up and see what's going on under there. If it is of any consequence, the main sewers and their access...

Fair enough. I think if it turned out that an extension was simply impossible for any reason I'd still go for it. It would just be a bit less ideal. I think that forum opinion and comment is still valid. Perhaps I can get some ideas I'd not thought about, and be better informed when it comes to...

Hi all, I'm looking to buy a new property and it hinges, to a fair degree, on the ability to create a little more living space. I've attached 4 images to this post. basement-floorplan-options.jpg: What I'd like to achieve. option is 1) is a fallback, Option 2) is preferred, and option 3)...

Another question for anyone who might know. To get the heat exchanger and it's manifold out to inspect the seals etc, would it involve the system and boiler being drained, removing the flue and/or cutting feed pipes to get the gubbins out in the open? It looks all pretty well bolted down just...

I'd be more than happy to get a repair done if it isnt too much trouble and is an economical repair. It seems to me though that we could get the boiler taken apart and patched up but not have any guarentees it would be trouble free when fired back up? I don't want to pour good money after bad...

Thanks for the input guys. A gas safe guy I know said he'd do a swap for £150. I think he feels sorry for me... the price would prob creep up with a flush and inhibitor topup. A swap would be the solo 15HE, at £595 delivered...

Hi All, I have a leak from what seems to be the Heat exchanger in my baxi solo boiler, and a heating guy confirmed this. The boiler is only approx 3 years old. A new exchanger and the cost to take the boiler to bits, reassemble and re-fit probably makes a new one not a whole lot more...

Just looking for value and fairness with a price. I've had 4 builders round so far. 2 havnt got back to me and the other didnt quote everything and just seemed a bit less sure of things. The 'real' quote was just the one in full for all work from a confident and seemingly professional bloke...

Hi Everyone, I've been struggling to get quotes for some building works I require. These include: 1) remove kitchen window, cut out wall under the window, install french doors (1180mm x 2250mm). 2) block up old back door in kitchen, install small window in it's place. 3) move an...

Ok thanks for that! My knowledge is obviously slim and theres no way I'd attempt to connect anything up without getting opinions/information. I was hoping to get away with having to pay a sparky to come all the way out just to add a single plug socket.

Hi All, I'd like to install a new plug socket in the main bedroom, no far from a fairly conveniently placed junction box. I've taken a picture of the box opened up, with the wires for the new socket shown in the top-right. Can anyone check the below ant tell me how I might need to link...

Thanks again for the informative response! This is sounding like a bit of a no-go. If the cost reductions are indeed that mythical and maintenance is too heavy (before even thinking about fuel storage requirements) then it's dead in the water really. Damn, this is quite frustrating. I have...

Hi mate, thanks for the reply. Where would an LPG setup like that need to be located? Against an exterior wall as usual? I think i'd be struggling for space to be honest as daft as that sounds (it's a small mid-terrace). I'm a big fan of the 'keep it simple' approach to things and hoped I...

Hello all! I've just joined and hope to get a lot of help from this forum, so here is my first post. Please forgive any stupidity on my part which might follow... So I'll moving into a new house in the near'ish future. A small 2 bed terrace. I've had all sorts of grand plans in mind but as...