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Hello all. I have viewed a property which I am interested in buying. During a brief tour I noticed no earth clamps,under the basin,under the bath and none attached to the radiator,there is not an electric shower but a mains shaver/light fitment. The consumer unit was installed last year but...

I think it's better to remove all of that chimney breast,it will give you more scope when installing your new appliances/units. Worth spending the extra cash,believe me. A job done correctly should increase your properties value. A job done incorrectly will always devalue your property...

£1200 I would go for that,just for an easy life. Don't forget the fee to your council for building regulations,Testing,debris removal,reinstatement of existing surface. Cheap as chips.

All is now sorted out, i have pulled out of the purchase !. I was invited to a meeting with the ground floor owner (the resident) to find out he is also a builder and a right Pillock. As he would be my neighbour I decided not to go ahead,better to get out now. :D Cheers all.

I don't think your allowed to repair your own boiler so I don't recommend it. How do you know its the pcb ?. http://store.adlink.co.uk/2000802731-glowworm-12-15-18-24-30-38-hxi-18-30-sxi-24-30-38-cxi-pcb-gl2000802731/dp/16159 :wink: :wink:

National Grid may go away at some time but the risk that has been explained to you in writing following a qualified persons visit will not. Can of worms situation if you want to sell your property and maybe your house insurance company needs to be told of the risk. To sum up,once a risk is...

At least he has not fly tipped them,well yet.

Hello all,thanks for previous help. I am in the process of buying a first floor flat (shared freehold) and during searches our solicitor has found that the ground floor flat has given notice that they want do a wrap around extension,side & rear infill. There are no plans drawn up or at least...

Sorry to hear about your window /council drama. Did your window install company ask you about planning ? or did they just grab your hard earned cash and say nothing :cry: . Planning rules for even the smallest of alterations is different for flats,i am afraid.It has caught me out in the...

Hi all. Just starting some decorating now :cry: and the existing light switches and plug sockets have already been painted over and rather shabby. So I want to exchange the light switch and plug sockets,like for like all plastic, am I allowed to do this I understand there are regulations in...

screwfix sell them and then you wont be a criminal :idea:

Thank you Freddysmercurystwin. Very interesting info re indemnity insurance. I have decided not to contact BC and I will just tell the truth on the law society form AT6 re windows,when I sell up. Thanks.

Thank you Mw Roofline for your rather devious reply :roll: ,is that how you carry out your business ?. Yes I am selling towards the end of this year and getting the property ready for sale. I have lived here for 20 years and the 3 upvc windows frames are factory dated 07/02/2012. Easily...

Hi,its a long story but I have had 3 small windows fitted in my bathroom and the installer company was to come back to fit other room windows but never came back. Its over a year now and they have disappeared so I need to think about getting the new windows registered,i understand fensa will...

Gallow Brackets are sometimes allowed but there is a lot of conditions that have to be met. Google shepway.gov chimney stack Or see www.hyltonchimneys.co.uk ask the above,they have more knowledge than your council !

houses converted to flats years back had no sound proofing. I did the below. Seal all gaps in floorboards and under skirtings with acoustic sealant continuous bead. fit 6mm plywood,well secured.seal as above again (continuous bead). 2 layers of sound proofing mat. acoustic carpet...

Thank you-ban I am getting new plans drawn up by the new SE at the moment. I am now composing a letter to original SE :) Ta.

Hi all. I had a second opinion from a local architect and his design engineer and now I have received their email report which states the previous so called SE work is not correct and if the work was carried out his way I would be breaking building regulation and not be able to get council...

Just found out he is is an ex HIP homeinfo pack provider and still using his ex company to draw cad plans on their pc. I am happy to provide a more info but I want to get the plans done on Tuesday by another person,i have explained my woes with this new professional person and he is happy to...

your installer will be happy he chose you as a customer