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Hey all, Looking for some guidance before I install my click-fitting vinyl plank flooring. I've never bought it or fit these before, however I've found some online that come with a lifetime warranty and are apparently waterproof. I intend on fitting them to my bathroom. They already have a...

Hey all, I'm looking to buy a property and the level 2 home survey has come back informing us that the concrete roof tiles have been replaced and this should have been done according to building regulations and their approval of the material etc. It recommends getting the solicitors to ask...

Hey all, We're looking to buy a property and we've received the level 2 survey back telling us that our sub-floor ventilation is too low. It's informing us that we need to either replace the vents or install a gully, whilst also checking there is no rot in the existing timber floors. Is this...

Hey all, Looking to buy a property and we've just had the Level 2 survey back and it tells us that due to the property being built in 1983, there may not be any lintels in place above the windows and doors. There is a current crack in the rendering above a rear window and all windows also need...

Hello all Looking to purchase a property from auction that isn't mortgageable and have reviewed my funding options and currently have two: bridging loan and auction finance. Both with the exit strategy to get a mortgage to pay it off once renovations are complete. Does anyone have experience...

Hey guys Hope I could get some advice please. Does anyone know what roof this is at all? I have not seen this and wondered if it's standard construction?

Hey guys, I've found a property that I'm thinking of buying from auction, but I don't have enough knowledge on whether it's a safe investment or not. I wanted to take a builder/contractor with me on the viewing but I'm concerned about competition as I'm only an individual looking to buy their...

We're looking to buy a cottage however struggle with the height of the current doorways. All doorways are less than 6ft high, as seen in the picture. What would be the best course of action to raise all doorframes in the cottage? If they're load bearing, does that change much to the door frames...

Hi all, Apologies if this has already been answered however I am currently having some issues with condensation/water being trapped in between the two panes of glass in my upstairs windows. Can I just get these resealed or do I need new units, as I'm getting a number of different people say...

Hello all, I am looking to remove my own bath and pedestal basin however not at the same time as getting the new ones installed. Is it safe to turn off the internal stop tap to remove them and then once removed turn back on, or is that going to cause leaks with there not being anything...

Hey all, I am looking to get my laminate flooring replaced to carpet when I choose to sell my house however don't have a huge budget. The area is the main lounge and equals to roughly 14m2. Is this a simple task to complete yourself with a bit of training? Or should I take the expense and get...

Hello all, Looking for advise on my bathroom remodel please. Looking to take out an existing bath and install a corner shower 900x900. My problem is that the pipework for the bath is on the right, where as the shower would be on the left (of the same wall). I can't create a drainage route under...

Hey, new to the forum but hope I could get some advice. I am paying a gas safe engineer to remove my Gas fire next week however I'm unsure on how to block it up permanently. We are planning to mount an electric one in it's place. We assume it will leave a hole in the wall which leads to the...