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Ok thanks, Im going to have another chat with the gas fitter to ensure its suitable and if he can liase with the builder in doing it correctly. Which tradesmen would you normally use to fit fireplace surround, is it usually builders or gas fitters?

Thanks for your reply FiremanT. The fire is this one, we bought it from amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01K47SM3K/ref=pe_1909131_77697001_tnp_email_TE_AMZLdp_1 I couldnt find it on the focal point site either, but I think its this one just sold under another name by focal point...

I had a look today, see pics above. I couldnt see any brackets. I did check with the fireplace shop and they said it met the regulations in being 300mm deep...

Thanks, the gas pipe is already there from the previous fire so I think it will be easy enough for gas fitter to adjust if needs be when he comes to fit fire, I'll make sure it doesn't get blocked in. So no sand cement at all, even for the hearth ? Should the hearth be needed into tile...

Hello all Need some advice, I have builders that are going to install a marble fireplace surround and a separate unconnected gas safe chap who is installing a focal point Eastleigh high efficiency gas fire. The fire surround is this one...

Thankyou for all the replies. So to clarify, I think the following is correct: 1. At job end, Electrician himself writes up the electrical installation cert which should be accompanied with schedule of schedule of inspections and schedule of test results. When these docs are in my hand I will...

Thankyou, I've had a good think about it and my brain can't picture it. I googled for a Charlie return but can't find anything, can you link me to a pic please

Hello Please see images of work done by builders, they didn't fit the architrave and are only responsible for the skirting, but I think this just looks crap and there has got to be a better way of overcoming this problem. Many thanks for any suggestions I can put to them or any pics that have...

Thing is, builder said that electrics will be finished by next week and he would want paying for this stage, he seems to think the electrician will have all the paperwork and certificates ready but I have my doubts. No building control involved so I guess the certificate of completion from...

Thanks for that. Builder keeps pestering and reminding me about money.... He has been a pain all along trying to make me pay before stages are fully complete saying about how moneys tight and he's losing out on the job and the missing bits on stages are only minor (not minor to me) ..... so I...

Hello, Have had some major works done on my mums property by a builder including electrics, the builder has used a NICEIC electrician to do the work. The work included fitting a new consumer unit and ring mains around the house, works in bathroom, downlights, outside lighting, kitchen...

Door has gone in today, I havnt opened it yet as dont have the key so have only seen the outside. I think everything looks ok the way its been fitted, I can see a plastic packer has been used between the door frame and the cill but not sure if this is ever going to cause any issues. Comments...

Thanks, I asked the store too and they said they are both the same. They also said: 'They are both led compatible. When purchasing your lamps please ensure they are leading edge compatible if they are trailing edge then you will experience flickering, buzzing and they will eventually pop.' So I...

Can anyone advise which dimmer I need to buy from these 2: https://www.electricalcounter.co.uk/products/Switches+&+Sockets/Nexus+Metal/Nexus+Metal+Brushed+Steel/Metal+Brushed+Stainless+Steel+1+Gang+(1G)+2W+400W+Dimmer+Light+Switch/73248417...

Unfortunately we pre ordered the door and its already been delivered

Thanks very helpful advice. Any ideas of what else could be used to finish internally other than bonding ?

Cheers. Im not that familiar with DPC, i have seen a black membrane on the side of window opening brickwork, is that the same as a vertical DPC? Please see the pics below which show the opposite side where the WC is going, am I right in thinking the vertical DPC goes where I have marked. And...

Thanks Notch, so do you think im worrying over nothing then and then builders plan is ok? Just want to make sure we do it right while we have the chance to change things now. I hadnt thought about houses with render - good point.

Cheers, im probably over thinking it. So is it possible to leave the frame in and put in a new composite door slab to the existing if ever required? I was under the impression that compo doors and frames always came togeher