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The floor is solid, so no crawl space. I’m going to do the room up this summer so will take some plaster etc off to see.

Just taken these

I’ll do some pics of it, floor is solid, neighbour doesn’t have issue. Not had chimney swept as it’s not used. I knocked the breakout out a few years back. Was hoping to sort this summer.

Not sure as rest is ok.

I have a 1930 semi, in the lounge we have damp on the chimney breast. The top is capped with a vented cowl. Is the damp coming from the floor? The fire place is not used and has a fake log burner installed. This is an internal wall with the neighbour. I’ve attached an image it is like this on...

I have a 1930 semi, in the lounge we have damp on the chimney breast. The top is capped with a vented cowl. Is the damp coming from the floor? This is an internal wall with the neighbour. I’ve attached an image it is like this on the other side. Any help appreciated, thanks

@freddiemercurystwin then you are very lucky, there is reason why they are vermin.

Ive heard they only work for a short time as they get used to them.

Trouble is she likes feeding the birds ie the pigeons, does not differentiate between them and the small birds.

We live in a semi detached house. My neighbour has decided that she would like to feed the "birds" ie pigeons, crows etc etc along with foxes, and every other thing that moves. The pigeons keep sitting on our rear bay windows and also on the flat roof. is the anything I can do to deter them...

Not sure if this is the right section please move if needed. I want to fit electric roller blinds over our bi folds in the recess I want to mount the blinds from the top. The bi folds have a steel RSJ with fire board over the top. what is the best fitting for this? is there a specialist screw...

I have UHF that has not been on before, the Grundfos pump has a red light that indicates its blocked. I have followed the procedure of turning and pressing the screw on the impeller, but no luck. I had to make a right angled screwdriver due to access issue. My question is I know I can remove the...

We had to do this, Tree had to be removed and foundations were supposed to be 3m but we were allowed 2m as no roots showed on digging trench. Block and beam floor with 18" gap to allow for any heave.

Hi we have a 1930 semi, the roof appears to be original and is unfelted. someone in the past has stapled plastic sheeting and bitumen felt to the underside of the rafters. I think in an attempt to stop dirt blowing through as I cant see signs of leaks. Can I replace this with a breathable...

Thanks for the replies

It’s like artex finish, I’m worried in might have asbestos as I don’t know when it was done.

Thanks for the reply, I was hoping not to remove the current popcorn as I’m not 100% when it was put on and what it may contain. Hence wondering if I could go straight over top? I’d like to do the hall as well but due to the layout, it would cut into the stairs :(

We have a 1930 semi, the outside wall is very cold in the winter acting like a huge ice block. I have looked at it and it appears to be 9inch solid construction. in the small box room upstairs at some time its been plastered (putting it politely) in a popcorn finish that looks awful. Id like to...

Ive looked on google but keep finding contradictory information.

Hi Do I need to earth bond under my kitchen sink? I have copper going to the taps, but back to the water supply is plastic. I have attached an image of the under sink. Thanks