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Just received news that there is no asbestos in ceiling; lab results. So, ceiling coming down when I get the time. Any advice greatly received.

Needed work done to kitchen including replacing current back door with a full length glass panel, and creating single door on current 6foot wide window. Quotes ranged from £3K to £1600. The builder with the highest quote asked when he can start and the one with the lowest did not return any...

Hi Deccy, Just had a builder in yesterday and he said to overboard! to keep everything in! I've not decided if I should just repair the bit that is sagging and breaking or bring it down. Someone suggested that I paper the ceiling until I am sure and comfortable with my decision. Such a headache :?

One more question: Do I need to check for asbestos before bringing the ceiling down?

Thanks Deccy, Question: would it be cheaper if I bring the ceiling down myself?

Thanks Dec! A builder suggested that I bring the ceiling down as well. Said it would be cheaper if I did it myself and then get it boarded. Question: Why would you want to bring it down just to board it again? Why not just overboard it, reduce the mess and cost? Pure romanticism or something...

All the walls in the living room were stripped back to bricks as the bay roof was leaking; the lead roof was partly yanked out by vandals. It is a repossession, so the house was left vacant for over a year. Reason why I removed the plaster was because bits of plaster above the skirting board was...

removing plaster from ceiling. Hi Diyers, I've just bought a house and have removed all the plaster from the walls. Please advise on process and choice of paint for interior brick wall. Also, what is the best way to remove the old plaster on the ceiling? Ta muchly.