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Is that a wet UFH system? Sub floor: Also unknown. Things we probably should know before buying the property, but...here we are.

I think our problem is that there is also no insulation below any system we implement. We also don't currently know what is under all the floors, so we need to do some discovery first.

Ok radiators as an alternative is also an option. I think we would have to dig out some of the floor to accomodate UFH, or raise all the doorways. Probably more effort than it is worth.

I am considering if we should install underfloor heating as a way of future proofing our property. Currently the property has modern radiators (i.e. not cast iron) and a 2 old gas boilers, one for heat and one for water. I understand that underfloor heating would work with the existing gas...

Yeah Germany. There is only plumbing on the bottom floor. I'll check where the waste pipes run when I visit the house today. We only just purchased it so still getting familiar. Also not sure about the floor. Will be able to answer that when we get the tiled floor up.

We are hoping to move the kitchen to our dining room. On the external wall of the dining room, there is a radiator and a window that extends lower than a kitchen worktop. To avoid replacing the window and changing the radiator, we have discussed the idea of having the kitchen on an internal...

Well I came up with a temporary solution until I dig a trench and bury the pipe.

I added a photo above of the potential soakaway opening

We are in North West Germany. There is a very extensive drainage canal system running all over this region. It's a very damp region (the ground that is). It's normal for rainwater to be sent it to these canals. There does appear to be a soakaway opening but I don't think it is used or emptied...

Hello, We just bought a house and yesterday I (a new home owner and general no-nothing regarding property ownership and maintenance) was checking the guttering. I have attached a photo showing a downpipe that doesn't have a bend to take the water away from the house. The previous owner has...

@FrodoOne Thanks, that puts my mind at rest a little. The house is perfectly livable now and having to renew the entire electrical system would be a huge pain. Its possible The system isn't the original and was updated since the 50s. I'll keep the thread updated.frodo

1950. I'm not sure hen it was last rewired. I will have to ask the seller. I also need to look at the consumer boxes etc which I forgot to do during the 1st visit. I probably shouldn't be buying a house!

Hello, who do I ask to determine if a house needs a rewire? Can I just get a few local electricians out to check the electrics in the house and ask for their opinion? Or is there an EICR equivalent that provides a full overview of a properties electrical installation? I am moving in to a new...

Yes @JohnD, I am in Germany, however I was hoping most advice from the UK (where I am from) would also apply in Germany. I had a EICR on a property in the UK in the past, however I have found there isn't an equivalent available in Germany. It's from 1950, but I haven't yet done a visual...

Hello, who do I ask to determine if a house needs a rewire? Can I just get a few local electricians out to check the electrics in the house and ask for their opinion? Or will an EICR tell me if the house needs a rewire? I am moving in to a new property and given how invasive a rewire is, I...