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Recently had a survey done on 1970's house which indicated one of the inlet pipes was blocked. I plan to do CCTV Survey. When I saw the photo I thought the drain layout looked unusual and to what I have seen before (different levels and odd angles) - is this pretty standard for 1970's house...

When heating water on our combi storage boiler the temp will shoot up to around 90C on boiler then flame display will drop to nothing then this cycle repeats (hot water set to 55C. Boiler heating water OK but is this normal I would have expect to be smoother like when the heating is on rather...

If you using foam adhesive to stick plasterboard to a low section of wall do you really need SBR on the wall first? . Really don’t want to seal the wall as I have a breathable lime finish on other side.

We have previously had issue with salts coming through plaster / crumbling plaster at lower level. I have removed the plaster up to dry section. We think we have resolved these issues through a number of measures and I'm wanting to repair the below but don't really want to use dot and dab and...

On the ground floor the lower section of our chimney breast has been removed and supported by a lintel as shown. When I have removed flooring it has been sitting on concrete hearth appears to have trapped moisture . After a few days it’s drying out but I’m keen to lower the level to get some air...

Out skirting is fixed with these screws and I would like to remove some whilst being able to re-use https://www.screwfix.com/p/easydrive-tx-countersunk-concrete-screws-7-5mm-x-100mm-100-pack/3839h How can I remove the skirting with out significant damage to skirting or wall (appreciate I will...

We will be having some work carried out in our hallway which is open plan to the kitchen and stairs. Is there something available I could use for to cover and seal the large opening (around 2m wide) or is it it just a case of using some plastic sheet and taping it up ? Ideally something not to...

I'm looking to repair the scratches in photo prior to repainting - how would you about filling these ? They were caused by trowel ( to the right of image you can see a corner bead which joins with the lime plaster in the rest of room). I have some Toupret filler but no sure if they are too...

I have recently replace gypsum plasterboard with 3 coat lime plaster which has a thinner total thickness . This has left approx 1cm non plastered section all the way round, between wall and ceiling.. I'm looking for a simple way to repair this. I

I had this vertical radiator professionally installed but they were not sure if they had fitted with diverter on correct side! (note flow is right and return is left) . Radiator is really slow to heat but does get there eventually . Does that sticker indicate flow direction or point to the...

We have had joists replace and rockwool insulation inserted and tomorrow will be putting floor covering on (22mm caper board). Some walls will have wood fibre IWI. How much of a compromise is it to sit these on the chipboard and build up wall ? I know technically you are meant to cut it back but...

We are looking to insulate the bay window and have removed the old Frame that supported a seat, this has uncovered the cavity. On the side closest to the neighbour a significant build up of polystyrene balls has occurred - maybe they didn't but a barrier in the cavity when they insulated - so...

I'm getting around 30 SqM of suspended floor insulated in two weeks time. I'm torn between Steico Wood Fibre Flex 100mm or Rockwool 100mm - I can't find much on wood fibre being used but I really like what I have read about the material. Also we currently have traditional floor boards - the...

I had an issue last year with some damp timer behind the chimney stack (shared on Semi-Detatched of 1920's property) have since had flaunching completely re-done and , repointing on my side and a new lead tray along the back of chimney as proactive measure and to repair leak. After recent rain...

I have noticed a draft coming through where the downstairs loo is situated. What would be the most straightforward way I could seal this area around the soil pipe?. Hoping to do it myself. It's a cavity wall in 1930's house. Thanks

Recently had a threshold/internal step put in made of oak to replace the old mdf one . It seems there is a huge choice of osma oil products - what would I need for best protection and natural look. Just an oil or a protector as well ? If so could you recommend a kind. It is indoors but can get...

Recently had an FD30 firedoor installed by joiner between garage and house and the gap on top is 6-7mm. Gap to sides is <4mm which seems fine. I have asked for it to be re-hung - is this reasonable request ? As I have seen this should be <4mm gap - it has the fire strips and brush on frame but...

Looking for some advice on behalf of my brother. Survey came back on a 1880's Stone Built Terrace which stated a full re-roof needed (roof is slate) - however trying to establish if its just the roof or any of the structure looks untoward.. I was a bit concerned about the vertical bits of wood...