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Hi Guys I'm currently upgrade inthe electrics I .the garage and office, I have installed a dual rcd consume u it with the following. 6amp 16amp 32 amp breaker Rcd 6amp 16amp 32amp Rcd again I have a ring circuit in the garage with 6 double sockets (fridge freezer, chest freezer, and drill...

Hi Guys I've got a project I'm starting on Monday, which is just going to fantastic if it works. My aim is to build some decking in my garden to hold a full size snooker table (I know there will be people saying don't do it) but I've taken advice etc and its worth going a head. My area to...

Morning guys About to fit a new kitchen tomorrow and just wanted to double check that I can use Flex & a plug to run the gas hob? It's only for the ignition as the double oven is separate and this will go into the original cooker point at other side of kitchen? Normal 3 core Flex & 13amp Plug...

Hi guys I have recently had central heating installed in the house. What I am now looking for is to take a link for the kitchen radiator and run these to a radiator in my office (Approx 3m from gable wall) Can I dig down a channel under the garden path, lay in peas, run the pipes. Create a...

Hi lads Decided I need more space so I'm widening my garage, currently 4m x 5100 and 2100 in height, Its an old old asbestos sheet garage built with 2x2 and has 3 2x2 A frames on a little pitched roof. My plan (and currently under going) is to strap 4x2 to the gable end of the house using...

Hi guys Got a good customer who's having major problems with their open fire. They bought the house about 3 years, LARGE LARGE house, and the chimneys had anti-down draught cowls on each pot (2 chimneys, 1 pot each) first chimney is gas flue (no problems) 2nd open fire - room fills with smoke...

Hi guys Just got an invoice in from a builder (sub contractor) Its a mixed invoice, so no idea what am doing in terms of cis. Sub total - £797.20 Vat - £159.44 Total £956.64 Am I right in thinking :- 797.20 - 20% Cis = £637.76 Cis payment (159.44) 637.76 + Vat at £159.44 = Paid to sub...

Hi guys Been a while since I last posted on here, but thought it may be the best place for an answer.. I have been awarded the local contract with the council, but on all projects, I am the main contractor. The council WILL pay all CIS deductions before I get paid so I don't need to do it...

Hi guys I live and work in the Scottish Borders and in 6 years being self employed, I have never estimated for a Scotch Roof. Can anyone assist me with working out? The area of Scotch Slates is 135 square meters? Usually I can do an estimate on the software I designed in seconds, but...

Hiya Guys usually for the eaves course we would use a 13x7 / 13x8 slate cut down to appropriate size for the undereaves, Client is keen on using these - http://www.evoroofing.co.uk/grp-dry-fix-products/ubbink-eaves-guard-underlay-felt-support-tray-15m.html Has anyone used them on here...

Hiya guys I'm looking at replacing my current metal shed (office) with a new Breeze Block office, 3.5m x 3.0 I have worked it out to be roughly 300 blocks needed, 1.8 to eaves and 2.2m to ridge? What I'm wondering is the founds.. Do I need anything seriously heavy? Would 2 / 3" thick...

Hi Guys I have bought a metal shed (shedmaster 8mx8m) using it as a small office area. I have sealed up all gaps to prevent draughts and used expanding foam. I have stuck on Polystyrene sheets inbetween the metal rafters yet the condensation is still there. If I lowered the polystyrene...

Hi guys Looking for advice. Converting my attic (Slated roof) Currently have condensation dripping of the slate nails from inside the attic, quite bad on the valley roof that doesnt get any sunshine, ever. if I install slate vents near the bottom and vented zinc ridges, install some...

Hi Guys I have a mjor problem at the moment with condensation in my shed sinbce the frost came a few days ago. I have rockwool on the walls and plasterboard. and on the roof / ceiling I have polystyrene tiles, (Held in place with wire) not glued as yet. If i touch the tiles, the water...

Hi Guys I've been wondering about offering my customers Finance for re-roofing works. As you know, replacing a roof is expensive and most roofs costing about £5000+ Just wondering if anyone here offers finance?

Hi lads Does anyone have a sample copy of a slated roof guarantee? I have one for flat roofs & metal roofs but I don't have one made up for slates & tiles? email me @ [email protected] Cheers guys

Hiya guys Went to a job today to see a leak in a kitchen, The roof is about 20 degrees, small roof about 3 x 6 kinda things, small porch kitchen, It has 14 * 8 welsh slates. The main door is sited on the gable end of this porch and the previous roofer install a zinc flashing along the gable...

Hiya guys As some of you may know I started out myself in business in January, all is going ok, a bit quiet now but work is coming in for next month etc. A wee problem that I came across a few weeks ago tho that I wanted to get some feedback on I priced a job in my local town, (Kelso)...

Hiya guys Finally went self employed and its official lol, but should I register for VAT? I know the benefits are claiming back on tools and fuel etc, my turnover wont hit the £60k I don't think not this year but is it worth it just to claim back? Any thoughts

Hiya Guys Just done my first big quote for an insurance job, just wanted to know if it sounds ok? House is Scottish Borders, 5 Bedroom, 4 Dormas on Front Slates Missing & 1/2 Rnd Plastic Gutters The prices below are for labour only.. Materials are costing £128.34 Front of House...