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    Single brick insulation

    That should be ok. You will need to make sure the floor and walls are fully sealed and watertight. If you cant put a radiator in the room you could install electric underfloor heating. Ive got it in my bathroom and its great. Dont forget to put an extract fan in Just google...
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    repointing

    I agree with tommyl18 make sure you rake out the joints at least 15-20mm deep. if you use a gun you can flush point with a bent length of 15mm copper pipe. Let the pointing go off before you do this - it gives a better finish. Brush off any 'snots' on the bwk faces before it goes off. mortar...
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    Backboiler Removal - Chimney Breast Repair with photos

    Fairly straightforward this. If you are just blocking the fireplace up(dont forget to put a vent in) you should be able to pullout most of the bwk surrounding the boiler without disturbing the main fireplace surround. The small steel bar is holding up the brickwork (but only a 'triangular'...
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    Need Advice on Hefty Home Repair Bill

    Cookerz Figures do sound a tad high. Depending on where you are in london I can put you in contact with a good builder although he prefers to work in SE London and Kent. It would be worth while getting an independant inspection on the extent of work needed. I am not touting forwork but...
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