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I don't have a magnet. If it's cinder or metal reinforced what would be your suggestions? I can try and get hold of a magnet over the weekend.

Hi, I think you're right about the drill bits so I'm going to replace them this weekend (hopefully today). It was set to drill/hammer action. Pushing hard is a thought and maybe I haven't done that enough. I haven't lived here long and the people who did live here did warn me that it was hard...

HiI My dad's not longer around to ask but I rang my mum and she's had a look at it (as still under the stairs!). It's Power Performance SDS Rotary Hammer Drill PRH850 850W. She said it's about 10 years old. They were definitely masonry bits I used (Black & Decker). I still have those and...

Thank you, that's really helpful info. I'm going to b&q later for some other bits so I'll take a look.

Fabulous, thank you, that is really helpful

Hi Built 1959 housing estate - nowhere near mining or steelmaking districts. I borrowed my dad's corded drill which I think was sds and it was really hard work. Thank you for replying! I think it may have been black and decker - the bits I used were definitely black and decker masonry.

My budget is around £100 but I may have to up it. Will look at the toolstation one - thank you for your reply.

I am a light diy user - just put shelves, pictures, curtain rails, etc. My walls are really hard - black dust comes out when drilling. Please could I have some recommendations of good brushless cordless drills.

There's only £6.000 left. He had bought the materials for the walls and they are sub-standard according to the builder who came yesterday. In fact, there is some doubt as to whether he is a qualified plumber or electrician. He does power flushing/powder flushing for a living having 'given...

I have a problem which is giving me physical pains in my stomach. My neighbour is a plumber and electrician and has said he is generally in the construction industry and had built extensions. Its a long story but turns out he's a cowboy. it gradually became clear that he didn't have a clue...

Thank you for your reply. It's the extension to the house so I'd be quite worried now.

When putting down hardcore (type 1) as part of foundation. Should you layer it and go over each layer with a wacker plate and if so why? Builder has just laid all 3 tons even though building inspector said layer it. If it doesn't make any difference I'm happy to leave it but if it does then...

thank you so much John of your input. Much appreciated.

Building extension and a bit of a steep learning curve. Is this correct? Hardcore or scalpings well compacted. Wacker plate to compact 2 inches of sand min and use wacker plate to compress DPM Insulation Concrete. What size hardcore? Is scalpings the same as hardcore and does it...