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Just had another look and I forgot the fan has an isolator switch higher up (which is always on). That has clearly been opened up today as the paint has been distributed but the light switch hadn't. I have attached photos which will hopefully make more sense to you than me!

Thanks. Will check the switch end tomorrow when the light is better :-) Still can't see why the other one worked. Essentially what I'd like is for it to kick in when the humidity reaches the set level regardless of whether or not the light was turned on.

Ok. Had an extractor fan replaced. The old fan turned on when the light went on and then kept running for a set amount of time after the light was turned off. However I had originally specced a humidistat and timer controlled one which was fitted today while I was out. However, now that the...

No idea what's supporting the join, but you would *assume* there was some form of batten behind there which is then attached to the blockwork. Either way he has put more screws in to hopefully stop the movement. Makes me wonder what other wee surprises there are waiting.

It certainly isn't tanked. I know waterproof plasterboard was used at points as I saw it go in (after I reminded them). Is it ok to use the ply? Edit *the guy did say he put extra screws in as it had hardly any in

So someone did come yesterday to look everything over and start prepping the cracks. A roofer is supposed to be out today (no sign yet) to flash the roof properly. They have also agreed to remove the cracked tiles and replace. They have now removed them and I'm surprised at what I can see. The...

One guy will be round on Tuesday, who did the decorating. Whether or not he will properly flash the roof, change the fan for the proper one, investigate the cracked tiles etc is anyone's guess. I've explained he has 14 days from the date of the letter he will receive tomorrow or Monday to have...

No actually, I missed the call as I was driving but decided to contact him over text so we had a written history of any further conversations, which I explained in the text. He replied back saying that was worrying and didn't know why I'd say that and that he was calling to say he had been bed...

Well, he has got in touch. Really surprised at my suggestion of a problem and that he has bent over backwards for us and can't just drop everything and come running for snagging and we hadn't agreed a timeline for snagging. He also said he was bed bound for the last 2 weeks. Have explained...

Letter sent recorded delivery this morning. Will let you know the outcome.

Cheers guys. Yes, the cracks are just shrinkage which I was expecting. I don't understand the tile crack at all - there is no cracking of the plaster directly above the crack line - the tiles aren't full wall height so easy to see. It's almost as if there's been some sort of impact that has...

Plus this cracking as well. goes all the way round the window.

Oh and one of the radiators was leaking too which I let him know about. Got sick of cleaning the floor and topping up the boiler pressure so sorted myself.

Here you go. Lot of photos. The cracks in the tiles might be quite hard to see. The foam you can see in the roof joint flows right through into the woodwork of the old roof in the loft. The silicone is in the wet/shower area so any water will be going down the back.

I have already chased so many times and been promised a visit and never get one. I can't phone him because he always sweet talks and promises whatever (I'm autistic and find confrontational conversations very difficult) so I do it via email so it is in writing. How many more times can I ask for...

It became clear mid way through the project that they were sick of the job (it was very fiddly) and they had better places to be. They were recommended by another builder in my village who is well liked (but wasn't available for the job himself) and my kids are at school with his. I don't want...

Looking for some advice here. I posted a while back here https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/how-long-is-too-long.471920/ About a problem I had been having with a building company who I had hired to build a small extension (£17k worth). When the job was completed we had agreed that I would hold...

I realise that now. At least I've learned a few things in the process, found a decent plumbers merchant and sorted a leaking radiator. Which is what this place is all about :-)

Yup. Nope :-)

That's what I meant. Would seem English isn't my strong point at the moment.