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Following my thread from earlier in the week I have had now had a price (£3700) for the rewire of my four bedroom house. This includes a new CU as well. Replacing all existing sockets about 25 + extra 5 new ones rewire of all lights in each room. Install of a separate switch in the house...

would upgrading the supply pipe be a water board job?

Hi all, In a Worcester Combi system is the cold water pressure regulated by the boiler? I have sudden drops of pressure from both hot and cold water taps. If i am using hot water and flush the toilet at the same time, toilet water inflow stops until i turn hot water off. Sink taps...

Hi, I was thinking along the same lines, offer 20% and then it is up to him to take it or leave it.

if he does not trust me then he should not do business with me. This guy has been recommended by another tradesman that we have used for years and paid for years on time.

bit of a predicament. This guy comes recommended and is fully registered to self-certify. Seemed quite thorough when looking at the house compared to another guy who told me he could self-certify when indeed he could not!! I'll get a third person in.

Hi all, A spark is preparing a quote for me for a rewire. He has told me that should I wish to use his services he would require half the money prior to the job. He justified this saying that he had not been paid by a customer on a previous occasion. The guy is registered with a provider...

Hi, Is a circular saw best to cut floorboard wood to size? thanks

Do you have to notify prior to installing a bookshelf or having your car repaired? I have an issue with the blame being placed on the consumer if the trader does not notify. At the end of the day I could be presented with a nice looking ID card showing a Part P number and still be held...

Hello, Average Mr Consumer here. Mr Consumer is 80 years old has his mate round the house who tells him that his old fuse box needs changing. Mr Consumer has vague knowledge of Part P Paperwork and BC requirements for notification but does not have means to access internet to check firm...

does it with tap in kitchen and bathroom, both cold and hot but does not do it at all with shower head which always seems fine.

Hello, Having just moved in a new house, we have the following: a) when tap is running, flow of water will be reduced suddenly at times. If we turn the tap further, then flow of water is restored to normal. b)vibrating noise (few secs) from pipework or radiator in bedroom when hot water...

Hi all, We would like to install a small sink in a cloakroom where there already is a toilet seat. What is the smallest size available? I don't mind the shape, make or finish, just something that would fit in there.

Hello all, We've have just recently purchased a house. In the downstairs cloakroom there is a toilet seat next to the consumer unit and elexctricity meter. We would like to install a sink there as well. To my surprise, two electricians have not objected to this. I thought we would be...