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Want to have some backup roof tiles in case I break a few. Looking around lead time on MARLEY WESSEX roof tiles is 8+ weeks. Ones on Ebay seem to be pick up only. Has anyone got any ideas, of ways around this?

Getting some condensation during last weeks colder weather, running my fingers over the felt inside the roof can feel slightly damp and in places, the roof joists show a slight darkening where felt meets them. In the apex at the front of my house seeing some damp issues, not sure if these are...

Just had scaffolding put round the house to get fascias and guttering fixed. The scaffolding is costing us a whopping £2,500 so given the cost I want to do reasonable work to help ensure we don’t have to incur this cost again anytime soon. Not sure what I should do about the apex as you can...

My Tarmac drive is in a shocking state not sure if it's possible to repair or if I would need to be replaced. As you can see lots of holes, cracking and moss present. I am looking for the cheapest possible option to make it look reasonable. Can it be repaired or is it passed beyond this...

Not much 20 to 25cm

Thanks for your thoughts Tigercubrider, in that case, will give it a go.

I was afraid of that thanks, will come up with another plan.

Looking to instal a 2-panel fence, 2 meters (finished hight) with concrete posts. I like the idea of this method as the grave board will retain a portion of my back garden, so with one hit I retain the earth and instal the desired fence. I'm assuming that the posts and gravel boards will be...

Amazon do a basics range that works for me.

Martin is spot on, have gone through similar and I believe you must demonstrate that you have given him the opportunity to fix what he has done. You should also keep photos and record a timeline of events. You can contact citizens advice for help with the letter wording, it's on their website...

We are planning to lower the level of our garden, removing the old concrete path that goes completely around the house. I know that house foundations are sited below ground level to protect from frost. How much ground do I need to leave above the house foundation level?

We have always had issues with drainage in and around the bins in our back garden. The grass near our bins gets quite wet and boggy in the wintertime. I also wash off the dog with the hosepipe near this area and this makes the situation much worse. I don't want to disturb the concrete too...

Thanks JohnD will give that a go. Good idea I would love to but the trouble is the manhole (which I inherited) isn't remotely level, which I'm guessing would make this difficult to do.

About 2 yrs. ago In repaired an inspection chamber in my garden, I noticed these cracks appearing. I also had to replace 2 brick courses below this point, I went down to a solid base to build from. I replaced like for like and (retained the rather steep drop in level away from the path). I...

Thanks, Bobby & Conny So that I understand this... I first assumed that these spurs were actually for 75mm X 75mm posts. Then I see other suppliers like Wikes offering 75mm X 100mm spurs as standard which am assuming people just pick up and use on all fence post sizes. Am guessing I couldn't...

Just received 9 concrete repair spurs. I ordered 100x100x1200mm as you can see from the attached, the width of the spurs is more like 85mm wide. not 100mm. So the actual size is 85x100x1200mm The supplier just admitted they don't stock 100x100x1200mm currently, despite me ordering online...

I would repoint the worst areas first, depends on how unsound the mortar is. Pictures might help others advise you on this. I do know that Sandex has a product Sandtex Stabilising Solution which stabilises powdery, chalky or dusty weathered exterior surfaces. I have used and it worked on...

I am looking to sort my back garden, which is largely Tarmac. We want to sew grass seeds to form a lawn in the area. The current tarmac covering is approx. 2 inches deep and directly onto the earth. I know that a now demolished garage was also in the area. Digging down I can see all sorts of...

Thanks, guys

I would mask up the area with masking tape before using anything like expandable foam otherwise you could make a right mess. Not entirely sure the cure wouldn't be worse than the disease here, how bad does the gap look when you're just sitting in the room? As the fire is non-functioning you...