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    gutter downpipe in to pavement issue

    unsure about the construction and cant see any DPC. I've now got a company coming out with CCTV who have told me the same about the gaps. They will put the camera in from the kerb and down the PVC pipe so see if they can see whats going on
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    gutter downpipe in to pavement issue

    SEE BELOW ANSWER FROM SEVERN TRENT FROM LAST YEAR Good afternoon, Matthew, My name is Adnan from the operations department, Thank you for your email and the images you have provided regarding the discharge of water from the downpipe of the property and I hope you are well. The downpipe of...
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    gutter downpipe in to pavement issue

    it serves 3 roofs inc ours. Water company told me its our responsibility having seen a pic of it etc
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    gutter downpipe in to pavement issue

    yeh I'm aware of the permissions I spoke to the council its about £1500 just for that
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    gutter downpipe in to pavement issue

    see attached pipe. Its shows the PVC downpipe running down the front wall of the house. There are slight gaps in the kerb making me think thats an outlet but I'm unsure as they are almost blocked with tarmac residue. Behind the wall the pipe runs down is a front downstairs room, wooden...
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    gutter downpipe in to pavement issue

    I can take some boards up it's a cavity below. Great point ref the camera, only one small airbrick, can't 're route the downpipe at all, there's no where else for it to go. I could put a fitting at the end of the pipe and force the water out across the pavement to run it into the road but then...
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    gutter downpipe in to pavement issue

    Hi I have a property where the gutter downpipe runs into the pavement and discharges somewhere underneath the pavement adjacent to the house front wall. I am suspecting theres a problem with where the water is going as front room has rot and damp in the floor by the front wall. In order to...
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    boiler siting in bathroom

    Hi, we have a rental property and wish to install a shower cubicle adajcent to the boiler cupboard where the sink is ( bath will be removed, sink removed and resited) The cupboard to the right of the attached pic houses a combi boiler. Can we install the cubicle next to this cupboard? I am...
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    carpet protector film - whats best

    contractors but we are in and out alot with dog etc
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    carpet protector film - whats best

    Hi all, having carpets cleaned this week and moving home next week so need some carpet protection film from the likes of Screwfix etc to keep carpets clean during the move. Prefer a product that doesnt make the stairs slippy. Carpets are not wool. Any recommendations?
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    how bad does a house have to be before you wont work in it?

    as per title, you are a trade and have been called in for a job at a property, its grossly untidy and dirty not so bad that it has mouldy food or animal waste but very very cluttered, not hoovered etc Do you turn round make your excuses and walk out, charge more money or grin and bear it?
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    fairy lights danger

    thanks for the comments, I will leave her to it. Shes a mid 40s lady with kids so should be responsible enough for what she does, she may or may not have contents ins cover but wont have buildlings cover as thats our responsibility. I will likely write something into her contract for next year.
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    fairy lights danger

    nothing illegal in what I did, it was a prearranged inspection with enough notice given with tenants full agreement that I picked the key up from her sister as she couldnt be there. If its illegal for me to be there on my own I hold my hands up but I'm not aware that it is
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    fairy lights danger

    sorry, not with you.... how do I know what?
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    fairy lights danger

    short answer is I dont know. They would have been cheap
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    fairy lights danger

    morning, we have a rental property let to a family and the house inside is festooned with fairty lights, literally 100s of them all round the picture rails, up and down door frames, covering the ceiling in the big hallway and around at least 3 trees. Maybe around 7 or 8 sets of lights. They are...
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    how to face a lintel

    Good morning, looking for some inspiration!. Had 2 windows put in years ago in side wall of garage and the builder installed the lintels set back 20mm. I need to face the lintels with something. Brick slips are 20mm so not enough depth. I can buy 10mm slips but cost is prohibitive ie £50 to ship...
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    ready mixed tile grout shelf life

    its for a touch up ( 2" run of grout) by someone who isnt used to using it and I have to send by post. I'll just buy it anyway its only £9
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    ready mixed tile grout shelf life

    the sellers have 100s of items for sale some 1000s I'd sooner get some info from those in the know really.. I know grout in powder form doesnt have much of a life.
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    ready mixed tile grout shelf life

    Hi Guys, quick question....... I urgently need a tube of ready mixed white tile grout. Does this stuff have a shelf life/ sell by date as I will buy via ebay and cant view all the packaging. thanks
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