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This isn't a symptom of what is often called "rising damp," and would not be eliminated by a DPC. Could either be "penetration" damp (e.g. from faulty brickwork pointing or rendering letting rain through, or a leaky gutter/downpipe splashing onto wall), or condensation, or (remote but...

As well as talking to planning, read up on the Party Wall Act. If you join to neighbours extension it becomes a party wall. There are laid down procedures to follow, and you need to know them (i.e. your rights and responsibilities) before you speak to your neighbour. Since "cleaning up"...

So why didn't you sue the DPC company Jt? Too many of these injection companies get away with this, aided and abetted by ignorant surveyors.

You should be ok using a large plastic "rawlplug" set as far into the plaster as you can, 'cos there's not much pull at the top of a pedestal type basin (unless you intend doing acrobatics on top of it !!!!!!)':lol:'

see www.pavingexpert.com it's ace!

You are only "liable" to have work done on your property if it has been required by mortgage lender as a condition of the loan. You would have been made aware of this when you purchased; in fact the mortgage funds would only have been released if you had already complied with such a condition...

Why do you need a DPC? If it's because you have a damp problem, and if (a big if!) DPC is the best solution to that particular problem, then fine. A DPC is a means to an end, not and end in itself. Too often nowadays people are advised to have DPC work because surveyors are frightened...

An easier way might be to use lining paper (1000 or 1200 gauge) and then emulsion over. You can get very good results with this.

Forgot to mention that if you go for sand/cement screed, lay it fairly dry. Should hold its shape when you squeeze it, but no moisture dripping out.

Depends what you're going to cover the floor with afterwards. If e.g. T&G floorboards you can do it by shimming the battens that you mount the boards on. You can't use self-levelling successfully to that thickness. Max approx 3-5mm per coat; if you want more (say up to 10mm) you can add...

Can't be a DPC problem. This is only a few inches above ground level and protects against "rising damp." Sounds like either a gutter leaking or mis-aligned or a problem with brickwork. Don't assume that because it was "fixed" last year it can't be the gutter. These often need sealing at...

I bought B&Q screed online, delivered within 2 days and did an excellent job. Cheapest around, after searching a lot on the net and with diy/merchants etc in my area. If you want any tips on laying let me know.

Assuming you've already got DPM and insulation under the concrete, I would suggest a two stage process: 1) Sand cement screed (you can get good info on mixes and techniques by search on this and other forums) 2) Self levelling screed. If you're confident, you could do it all in one hit...

A lot depends on what top floor covering you're intending to put down, e.g. if tiling you need a much leveller surface than e.g. underlay/carpet. Also, how competent are you at diy? If you've done a bit of concreting/plastering you should be ok. If it's your first time you might be better...

On the tlc website it has a link at the bottom of each dimmer product page which explains whether or not you have to de-rate for eg GU10, Halogen, LV etc.

I've recently used self-levelling very successfully on a concrete floor. The best price I found was B&Q, which was only about £7 for a 25kg bag; around half the price that others wanted (does about 5 sq m @ 1.5mm thickness). I found it best to mix half a bag at a time, this was just enough to...

I've just installed google toolbar with pop-up blocking and it's working a treat (85 blocked in just two weeks!). My problem is how do I get rid of two pop-ups that arrived before I installed the google thing, and appear every time I connect to the web? Thanks in advance.

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I have a ceiling light attached to the underside of a wooden beam. Cable comes through hole in the beam. Fitting is secured by a steel bar attached to the beam, to which the fitting is attached by two screws. I've read that wiring should be encased in a non-combustible enclosure (BESA box?)...

You shouldn't put caustic soda or acid down any drain. Apart from being bad for the environment it's also illegal. You could stand a high chance of being caught if water coy happen to have a monitor closely downstream of you (if, for example, your system connects with any industrial units...