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Gosh.... if I new that my post was gonna cause drama.... back to the topic will be appreciated. Thanks,

Hi All, Just looking for Advice as we are reviewing our bills & expenses for our share of the freehold. 4 flat in a converted block with communal hallway with Fire Alarm detection installed over 5 years ago. one owner occupier as well as 3 flat tenanted / rented. Currently paying for weekly...

Hi All, The Outside light has not been working for a while and looking to get that sorted and so to get the best option possible moving forward. as per picture attached, bedroom are located in the front of the building so we want something quite dim rather than the usual flood flash light. 1...

Hi All, I leave in a block of flat - share of the freehold (4 flats) and we are looking at couple piece of work to get things updated and change and would be good to get your thoughts on the below. External light at the entrance: Never worked so looking to get this upgraded as it is a safety...

Thanks both for our input. Greatly appreciated.

Hello to all experts, We had our building repainting over the summer – which now look amazing. But now couple of months down the line – well nearly 6 months after painting done – it appear that the painting is peeling away in specific areas as per picture attached. As per pictures attached...

Many thanks Nige. Greatly appreciated.

hello! :-) Got these lovely two planters in front the bloc of flat and since the bloc of flat has been repainted, these are looking scruffy. What kind of paint should I use to paint them to refresh them and give them a fresher look. Would a massonery paint be all right? Any others...

Thanks all for your advise. that help a lot.

Many thanks. I think I have one. Is that the best option or would you have other recommendation? Like sanding with a sander? or chemicals if that is available?

First painting project and need to clear, scrap the old paint from the window sills. Would any type of scrapper be all right...

Thanks so much for your feedback Filler, is that for the damaged / rotted wood? Am I correct? In one window, yes the wood is damage / rotted slightly but can be repair as very light surface. When you say Primer, undercoat, gloss – is that 3 type of different paints? When you say scrapping...

Greetings, A newbie to DIY and painting. Flat have lovely windows but the wood need some love on the indoor cills / sills to be maintain as per pictures. Condensation have done some damage and do not want to replace the windows yet. What would be your recommendation? ( I could get someone to...

Hi Nigel, thanks for your feedback. which one did you select? https://www.watco.co.uk/anti-slip/anti-slip-coatings/anti-slip-asphalt-paint was that this one? Characteristic say it is mid gloss - ideally need something Mat rather than gloss and satin I believe (more research to be done on...

Thanks Nige F for your feedback. My question have you had personal experience with that brand and product? Any specific reason you are recommending Watco product rather than the other one?

Greetings, As per picture attached, we have Communal Steps to the block of flat that we have, and having just had the building repainted, we would like to enhance the entrance steps to improve the aesthetic of the building. As you can see on pictures, steps have been repaired with a patch of...

Let's forget about responsibilities and freehold as this is not where the issue is. Trade man wise and who can fix it, Could that be a job a general contractor type of builder? or should I reach to someone else? Thanks

Thanks so much for that advice. Will get recommendation for good one and then get them in. Thanks so much again for your help and advice

it is share of the freehold. Currently the main owner occupier so responsible in a way to raise anything - but pretty clueless hence asking you guys for advice. May I check that if I wanted to get trademan in, which trade should I consider to get their though in please and discuss the points...

Hi Vinn, Thanks for your feedback - greatly appreciated. that is a lot of questions to which I am not sure on how to reply.This is very technical for someone not that knowledgeable. I guess my next step would be to get someone in to discuss the above? If so, what trade should I be looking for...