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Thanks. They are asking for £13k to repair the front clay roof. My roofer came back with £7k all in for new roof. But the question is whether it demands the new roof - 2 of my roofers think not. The survey mentioned tiles, appointing, mortar, hip joints and ventilation issues. They sent a roofer...

Hi, We are in the process of selling our period upper maisonette apartment which dates to 1890s. It has an old clay roof on the front of the property and a tile roof in the back with a traditional wood carcass. The front roof is not insulated, it has clay tile then wood and in the back there is...

Thanks. Just a couple of more questions (sorry it's my lack of knowledge in this domain that's perhaps being over cautions but I thought its better to ask). 1. In both the report and on the pictures (below Google Street picture from 3 years ago) there is clear signs of efflorescence on the base...

Hi, I am buying a 5 year old property that has an wet UFH through the house all connected to a Worcester-Bosch 35CD boiler and a big water tank. Every room has a separate thermostat. Is it worth getting someone to test the system for leaks/ensure it works correctly? What kind of maintenance...

@GoodDIYjob thanks very much for your feedback, quite constructive and helpful. I spoke with agent who spoke with the owner, the cooper pipe apparently leads to the outside tap (seen in the pictures) there was a slow leak for an extended period of time which was fixed 10 months ago. The...

Thanks. I have been a home owner but a 120 year old flat which is a bit different then newer property. I understand there are issues and will be more, but really looking for any big ticket items which int this case is with clearance of water around the property and the waste pipe not having...

Hi, We are in the process of purchasing property built in 2017, we had the survey done and I have a few questions about the roof. 1. Growth on the roof - in the pictures there is some growth on both the flat roof as well pitched valley gutter. What is the cause of this and is this an issue...

Hi, I am in a process of purchasing a semi-detached property built in 2017. I've requested a survey which has come back mostly ok, however it has highlighted some potential issues which I would like to get perspective on. 1. The ground level beyond the loose gravel finish and the damp proof...

Hi, We have a Biasi Riva Compact Boiler. When we turn on the boiler, the hot water comes on for a few seconds but then the lock out signal lamp comes on. Tried resetting the boiler (power on and power off) a few times and the same thing occurs. Here is the video of the error...

I need to make a call whether to get an Saniflo engineer to try to fix it or go to replace it. If he tries to replace it, it is a potential £200 sunk cost. Replacement is likely £250 for labour and £500 for parts. Not cheap! Could it be something simple as a broken switch or a stuck item (we...

Sorry to clarify when I turn on the switch at the unit it buzzes for 2 seconds and then goes out. It trips the house circuit so all appliances on that circuit go down as well.

I get it. I am not pleased to have to spend £££ after replacing it a few years ago. But right now plumbing the whole flat is not an option.

Hi, On Saturday my Saniflo unit started tripping the house circuit panel. I tried changing the 13A fuse at the switch but it's still happening. A plumber came and check to see if there was a leak, but he did not open the Saniflo unit to see inside. He did not see any loose wiring either. He...

Hi, I am looking to install a split system air conditioner/heater that has an external air heat pump/compressor unit. It's an upper flat of a two story maisonette in South London. I am currently talking with the other freeholder (and neighbours) about getting agreement where to install it...

Hi A couple of rotten boards need to be replaced. I called the timbre yards around South London but could not source anything. If anyone knows where I can find source 4" x 1" decking boards it would be much appreciated. Thanks

Sorry I got the measurments wrong. The actual finished measure is 95mm x 25mm. What is the sold size for the boards? thanks

Hi, I am looking to buy a coupe of decking boards 18mm x 28mm online. Does anyone know where I can find them? Thanks

Hi, I need to replace my flat roof. It's currently I believe a cold zinc roof, want to replace with either Felt or GRP. I written and tried calling my council to get more information on BR, but could not find a clear answer. Reading online as I am replacing the type of material and...

Thanks. If I replace the roof and add a warm roof - do I need to get BR sign-off?

Nevermind. I removed it from the wall and it did not go off. Could be that the battery was dead.