Search results

  1. A

    Extras

    did he give you a quote or estimate ? if its an estimate the price can fluctuate but as for charging you for chopping off the bottom of the casing he is having a laugh its normal to have to cut the bottom off the casings to ensure the head is level if its a quote unless you have added any...
  2. A

    Filling Loop Major Leak

    where on the valve was it leaking from ?
  3. A

    Fitting a new uPVC door - any advice?

    always mate lol done to regs but y pay the beaurocrats to say you know your own job
  4. A

    pneumatic or gas nailer?

    paslode im65 mate there is nothing no better doesnt weigh too much and mega portable both my paslodes paid for themselves in a month easy
  5. A

    Best way to do old brick shed roof

    torch on when its tacky i would use green mineral cap sheet on top of the underfelt wouldnt bother about shingles they are a pain in the arse use primer inbetween layers
  6. A

    Best way to do old brick shed roof

    use bitumen primer then torch on underfelt then primer again and torch on cap sheet it will be absolutely fine if done right for upto 25 yrs
  7. A

    Mixer Shower - No hot water

    ask your handyman mate to see if there is a gauze anywhere on the hot side of the tap/shower. sometimes bits of solder and crap can get caught behind it and the flow can be reduced or stopped, especially on a gravity fed system. if there is, remove it and run hot for a good ten mins and clean...
  8. A

    Guestimation if you please

    hi mate didnt see the part about time scale should be 2 days for two men dryline it all and skim ceiling 1st day then skim all walls next day happy to help
  9. A

    Fitting a new uPVC door - any advice?

    you can get a cheap door supplied and fitted for £500. 00 thats just a basic door obviously you can spend a bit more for a better one look in yellow pages and go for a local supplier as the national ones are way overrated and over priced
  10. A

    Guestimation if you please

    hi mate if you are drylining walls and then skimming throughout materials should be no more than £220.00 and labour £450.00 if you are having it bonded then skimmed then labour should be around £600.00 and materials no more than £200.00
  11. A

    Cladding inside corner finish

    if the gaps are 3 mil and below a colour matched filler would look best i think. iv ben a joiner for 14 years and i hate using beading etc as i think it hides bad workmanship but thats my opinion
  12. A

    PVA or oil based barrier?

    remove all the loose and flaking surface water the pva down 10 to 1 and apply everywhere let it dry then apply a 5 to 1 ratio of pva and skim over will be absolutely fine
  13. A

    Does a new central heating system install need a powerflush

    you dont need a power flush but ensure your installer uses cleaner and inhibitor in your system. it should then should be fine. power flush is to remove build up of crap thet occurs over the years
  14. A

    Double garage flat roof repairs contd...

    hi mate do not use osb its crap any money you try save now will cost you later on if you are felting the roof you will get away with using 18mm cdx (basic ply) doesnt have to be marine or external as long as you will be finishing it quickly and not leaving it exposed to the elements. i use it...
  15. A

    Extending a Virgin TV cable

    go to maplins or similiar the bits you need are available every where and are cheap as chips its the same as doing a standard tv coax cable
  16. A

    Expert opinion required. Boiler leaking water. THANKS.

    by the looks of it it will be nothing more than a washer if it was me i would lock flow and return open safety valve then take out the metal clip ensure copper pipe is fully located then refit clip open flow and return and re pressureise make sure its not hot 1st from pics it doesnt look...
  17. A

    Paint velux window frame?

    rub down with fine sandpaper then acrylic prime then a nice coat of gloss or eggshell (whatever) if a second coat is needed use a tack cloth and wipe down then reallly fine sand over and apply next coat wont look like the white velux series but will look as good as anything else painted in...
  18. A

    replacing old mixer taps with new - sizes

    if the new mixer you buy is on stands you will be able to fit in your existing holes not ideal but will fit just dont buy a solid mixer tap
  19. A

    how much for roof like this

    my apologies i didnt look at the picture it looks like a marley double roman roof and should cost no more than £3600 in all dont attempt from the inside pay a roofer £35 to £50 to replace
  20. A

    how much for roof like this

    the most i would charge for replacing a slate is £50 they cost next to nothing unless its really big dont try from the inside a single slate can be replaced easily with a tingle and as for a price on the full roof you would have to give measurements of property but i did one similiar full...
Back
Top