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I live in a 2 bed semi build in 1960. Roof tiles are original concrete and the sarking underneath is the original. I am planning to move in the next few years and I am doing some repair jobs around the house which might be highlighted in a survey. Looking into the loft I noticed that some of...

I have just bought a 2 bed flat. When I drained the sink it started leaking underneath. When I looked underneath I noticed that there was no blanking plug where the washing machine drains into and water/bubbles were coming out of it. This something I can sort myself. I plan to rent out the...

I looking at purchasing a traditional terraced house near Preston. Not made an offer yet. I have noticed the upstairs on the outside walls there as stains. Primarily around the windows and some stains to the ceilings. My thoughts are poor ventilation and blocked gutters. I would say add...

I am process of looking for a terraced house in the Preston area. I viewed a Victorian property in Higher Walton just south of Preston today (white house). I noticed that the neighbours ridge tiles seem level but on the house I viewed the tiles bow and there appears to be sagging especially...

I recently had a bathroom fan fitted with the flexible ducting going through the loft to the outside wall. From what I have read flexible ducting going through a cold space should be insulated to prevent condensation and lead to problems like legionnaires disease. Having read further from what...

I have a bungalow built in 1960 which is being renovated. I have no intentions to sell the property for many years but do not want issues arising with the survey when I come to sell. At the back of the property where the wall meets the patio the DPC is less than the recommended 150mm. Approx...

I have just purchased a 2 bed dormer bungalow near Preston, pics attached along with neighbouring properties. Mine is the one with the brown wooden windows. Circa 1965, previous owner deceased and property had become neglected. I had concerns about the roof leaking when I initially made the...

Hello I am new to DIYnot. This week I had an old baxi bermuda taken out leaving a gaping old in the chimney breast. A new combi was then put into the kitchen. It was a big job and took 2 days. Rather than just bricking the front of the hole up I am thinking of making a small cove using cement...