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The floor of my groundfloor bathroom is composed of a concrete floor, covered by a waterproof membrane, on which there is timber holding up a chipboard floor, on top of which there is lino. My question is, since most of the pipes to my bathroom fixtures run overground in a box, is it wise to...

Thanks for the response. Does this mean I dont have to remove the damp proof layer? Do you think the dehumidifier would be able to reach under the damp proof layer to dry out the water? Was wondering....do you think I could get away with drilling a few holes in the chipboard and putting in a...

Yes.......it is a sheet of plastic and wooden battens. There is quite a lot of water trapped between the plastic and the battens. I guess it could be from the leak.....but I was wondering, could it also be coming out of the ground? I know the plastic is to prevent moisture rising up, but would...

The floor of my groundfloor bathroom is composed of a concrete floor, covered by a waterproof membrane, on which there is timber holding up a chipboard floor, on top of which there is lino. Anyway, the chipboard became all soggy and we decided there was a leak in the shower and and to replace...

Just wanted to say 'thanks' for the response. You were right, the joists are fine. Will replace affected area with chipboard.

Cowboy came round and broke my shower tray. I now have no choice but to replace shower tray myself. I have researched it and I think I know how it is done. However, the advice seems to be that shower trays now come with a so-called "tile trim" lip, which is incorporated into the wall edge of...

So, it appears there has been a leak from my shower tray into the floor of my bathroom and now I have peeled the lino back to discover that the floor is soaked through and through. Once I have got a plumber to find the source of the leak, I will have to replace the floor. The bathroom is on...

The sliding door on my fitted wardrobe has been giving me grief. Its time I got it replaced. I don't really mind wether I replace it with sliding doors again or the more standard variety. I want the best 'value for money' option. Any recs on companies/individuals to contact? Thanks in advance.

You will definitely need planning permission. I had a garage conversion done on my freehold property and I still needed planning permission. How long it takes for the council to approve your plans differs from council to council (mine took 18 months). I paid I think: £400 for the architect...

We have just fitted a door closer on a door as requested by building control. I dont think we carried out the fitted correctly since it turned out to be a nightmare to fit, requiring the strength of 2 men to do it properly. (we fitted one side in, but had to use a lot of force to position the...