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I've been hearing noises for the past several weeks and finally suspect the rats are getting in via the soil waste stack as I could hear the noise coming from the base of the stack. Pics attached I removed the floorboards and at the base of the stack I could see droppings and a pungent smell...

We've had several locksmiths out paying a small fortune over the years but whenever we have hot weather the door starts to play up! The door is catching against the frame and we are having to exert a lot of force to lift the handle up in order to lock the door, to the point where I think we'll...

Currently have an outdoor light which is PIR only but very unreliable and temperamental. I've had a few which have all been the same. Does anyone have any recommendations for a reliable/ heavy duty commercial spec if needs be (for domestic use) photocell and PIR outdoor light which is dimmable?

Black tar is leaking from the electric meter running down along the pole, is this normal? It doesn't smell and is not hot.

Vaillant ecotec pro 28 Moved into a new property, yesterday we had the central heating on for a while, upon switching off the central heating within a few minutes we could smell gas. When using the hot water it's perfectly fine. Heating engineer has been out, serviced the boiler and replaced...

Moved into a new property 2 bedrooms which have microbore pipework single radiators Downstairs 1 single, 1 double and a towel radiator, 15mm pipework In our previous (larger property) when putting on the central heating the boiler would run at full pelt (I think the term is full rate)...

Need to replace the P trap conical washer under the kitchen sink. Local plumbing merchants only had one in stock which is not the correct match, it is not suitable as its too thick. Pic attached, left is the one I purchased from the plumbing merchants, right is the one I require. Struggling...

Moved in a new property, called in a gas engineer to give the boiler a once over, the engineer has advised the boiler is unsafe and cannot be used by until fixed as the seal/insulation behind the cover has disintegrated as well the insulation within the boiler! Pic's attached Vaillant ecotec...

I was inspecting the loft and the concrete/mortar on the internal chimney breast within the loft has come away/broken I'm planning on rendering it again, should I use concrete or mortar? Found these two products on Screwfix...

Gas fire has been removed, instead of bricking it up as it maybe reinstated in the future. What could I use to seal the opening without causing damp, ventilation issues etc with the chimney breast. Pic attached

Looking for the best carpet cleaner solution to clean a beige carpet to clean some stains of chimney soot, dark ingrained stains on the carpet Any recommendations? I have a Henry wash carpet cleaner, will be up to the job or should I also hire a rug doctor instead? Or should I consider any...

As above, can anyone recommend a heavy duty commercial kitchen degreaser to clean grease/oils in the kitchen, particularly on the kitchen units, hood, extractor hood, ceiling and walls. Thanks

Exterior wall which has not been rendered, the brickwork was painted white a number of years ago with masonry paint. The paint has started to come away/flaky/bubbling and green mould is on the walls. I've applied bleach/white vinegar on the walls and intend to scrap off remove the paint and...

Need to repoint roof valley as the mortar has come away/crumbling What ratio mix should I go with? Looking online people have suggested 3:1 or 4:1 with a 50/50 mix of building sand and sharp sand. Should I add any additives to the mix?

Does anyone know of an alternative product for a soil vent pipe inspection Fernco only sell them in bulk https://www.fernco.co.uk/product/access-point

The mortar is crumbling, need to re-bed both manholes, one is metal the other plastic. This has also resulted in rats going into the drains, up the soil vent pipe and into the loft! What is the recommended mortar mix ratio?

We've had some 9ft concrete posts delivered I need these moving to where the fence will be installed which is a bit of a distance away. I've got a bad back, can anyone recommend a platform dolly that will allow me to move the posts with ease.

I'm looking to erect a boundary fence. If I'm not mistaken I understand the maximum height for such a fence without planning permission is 2m in height. However what I like to do is erect a 6ft fence with a 12 inch gravel board, this will take me over the 2m limit by 13cm! If the council were...

Main combi 24 HE PRV is releasing water as over 2.5 - 3 bar what would cause the pressure to increase, filling loop is closed. Could the filling loop be faulty?

Hi, Shower stopped mid-cycle and now fails to pass any water through the system, I have checked the water filter, checked the PCB cable is on secure, but nothing. All lights show correctly, and it sounds as if it is trying to pump the water, but not even a drop comes out; regardless on...