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    Waterlogged garden and patio drainage woes

    Hello, I spent several thousand of pounds trying to get my garden fixed last year. Water was pooling by the house and there were other issues with the ground being uneven. I struggled to find anyone who would take on the job, and those who did quote all gave different suggestions. In the end, I...
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    Drain - where should this be going?

    Hi, I'm in a semi detached. There are aco drains right in front of my house and the neighbour's. Photo attached. Where should these be draining to? I can't see any holes suggesting the water is leaving these pipes anywhere! I'm baffled. Thanks
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    Garden flooding and drain pain

    Hi, I've got a new build (yes, yes, I know!). Out of warranty etc. I'm second owner, just moved in. Garden issue wasn't picked up by survey... long story. The garden is pooling water right by the house. Garden is boggy. I've had lots of companies come round to quote, tut and shake their heads...
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    Water water everywhere - baffled by damp

    Hi everyone, I live in a ground floor flat. I feel that yet another issue with this flat is pushing my sanity to the brink so I'd love some help please! I noticed there was a damp/mouldy smell in one of the bedrooms but I couldn't identify where it was coming from. When moving some furniture...
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    Lead paint - what to do?

    Hi, I moved into a very old property and some of the rooms were freshly painted. However, the doors, radiators and outside window sills (and garden gate) were not and they look very old with flaking paint. I can't tell with the kitchen as it is certainly not modern but the wallpaper was painted...
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    Lead pipes - gas- normal?

    Hi, I moved into a very old property and there is a lead pipe under the sink but a plumber told me he think it was the gas supply not water. Are there any dangers in having lead gas pipes, and any issues with having visible pipes? Should I paint them? Are lead gas pipes normal? Apologies if...
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