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Hi All Recently had kitchen extension done. The floor is level with cement. I want to paint it as it will be the cheapest option for me at the moment. I have seen some floors which have been painted that look like a glossy rubber look. Can anyone tell me what this is as I would like to...

Hi All I need to purchase some dimmers. Each one has to be 2 gang. So far I have lutron Rania at the top of my list, can you suggest any others which have a stylish appearance? Or companies I should look at? Thnaks in advance.

Hi All I am in the process of deciding on some dimmer switches. They need to have four dimmer controls available. I am thinking about getting the Luton Rania 4-gang 250VA Light dimmers. They look really good and retail around £178. Is this my best option or are they any others you...

Hi All I am currently getting my open plan kitchen/living room rewired. The workers have done the wiring for the lights. They have left the wires hanging from the light sockets and wires where the light switches are. Which is fine. I want a dimming system put in and will get specialists...

Please look at this builders quote and let me know if this is reasonable for this amount of work. The work to be carried out is as follows:- 1. Dig foundations to a depth of 1.0M 2. Pour concrete in dug out trenches, 300mm below the ground level...

Hi All I am having a single storey extension done in my mid terrace house under permitted rules. So 3 metres out and up to 4m high. My architect has said I need a box frame put in as the back wall of the house will be knocked through so it needs the weight supported. I have showed the...

Hi All I am struggling to find some roof tiles to use for our extension that resembles a similar look to our slate roofing. The architect has said that he knows of only regent roof tiles that can be used for a pitch roof of 12.5 degrees gradient. (don't match our main roof) Is this the...

I have taken all the advice I have received from this forum and doubled my budget for a boiler and will not go with a ferroli from Wickes. My options are: 1)Worcester 37 cdi 2)Baxi Duo - tec combi 33 HE 3)Valliant 837eco tec plus Advice welcomed. Many Thanks

I am going to purchase a Ferroli Optimax 31 HE Plus Combi Boiler for 2 bed house. Prices at £635 from Wickes. Is this a good boiler? Thanks

Hi All I have a new property with a small kitchen at the back. I am getting a new central heating system fitted and combi boiler fitted in the kitchen. I want to extend my house later (within 6 months) to have a back extension which will be a larger kitchen. Which is extended from the...

Hi All I want to get a kitchen extension done and I have been quoted: £625 - for plans £550 - for building control plans. £350 - for the structural calculations Is this reasonable?

Hi All I have been quoted £2200 for work below. He has said it may go up to £2500 if there are any snags. The work is rewiring a 2 bed house. Consists of 16 electrical double sockets all with back boxes being placed and 8 lights with switches. New consumer unit too. All MK products...

Hi I am deciding to purchase a boiler and am thinking of going with the one listed below. Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30 CDi System Gas Boiler Don't know much about boilers at all and want to make a sound investment. Its for a 2 bed terrace house. I Would welcome your thoughts. Also...

Hi All I am soon to move into a 2 bed victorian house. It has an upstairs bathroom(shower,toilet and sink). Kitchen downstairs along bathroom with toilet and sink. I am getting central heating installed and have been advised to get a mid rated combi boiler. I am quoted £2700 for all...