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I just had a roofer out (the bro of a good friend) and he had 2 of his roofers with him. Looked at damp inside and got the ladders out and up onto the roof on both sides. The flashing and lead had all come away at both chimneys and he felt that by re-leading and sealing the problem could be...

Thanks data, think with the left one its just the way the sun is shining on it 8) Can trays (what ever they are?) be fitted? And if they were, by lighting the fires now and again is there any chance the problem could be solved without stack removal and getting them repointed / new flashing etc...

Thanks for the replies so far folks, much appreciated. Re the price, these are the two that need removed (sorry but pics uplaoded like that :shock: ) Can I ask those more knowledgeable than me a couple of other questions? 1. Is the only REAL remedy for this problem (as described in...

The removal of the stacks :(

My problem is that the radiators are old and to turn off i need to use pliers etc and Im not gonna do that every time :evil: Maybe I'll just get just get ordinary valves as its not energy saving I'm after more just being able to turn on and off easily?

Am going to need thermostatic valves fitted on about 8 - 10 radiators upstairs in my house. I know I can buy them for about £15 a pop, anyone know roughly how much a plumber would charge to fit them/ (wouldn't even attempt this myself btw :shock: ) Cheers all 8)

Hi all, New to this forum so bear with me :D I live in a 5 bed victorian detached house, and have 2 working chimneys (but dont use them). Moved in 6 yrs ago and over last 2 yrs noticed damp and smell in two upstairs rooms ceiling level, plaster bubbling etc and badly stained. Got a local...