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many thanks for taking the time to help. Is there a place close to Swindon I can buy the treads and risers?

The first stair case steps are rotten and loos see attached pic. They make a lot of noise when going up or down stairs. I have used brackets to reduce the impact of nose. Any idea of a better solution? Can those steps be replaced, if so how?

The irony is it does not happen very often; it happens now and then. It happened this afternoon, then soon after that I keep testing it has not happened again since.

what is the unvented cylinder side? is the the hot water tank?

There is always a big bang in the pipes after shutting the kitchen tap. It only happens when we use the hot water. The hot water flows from the main service valve which is behind the washing machine, see pic1, then it continues until it enters the hot water storage take, see pic 2,3, 4 and 5 in...

is this too much or too little for 2 bed with shower

what is the best brand

Regulations are regulations and should not be subjected to personal option. Why 3 engineers think 22mm pipe is ok but only one thinks 28mm should be fitted. That is what I need to understand plastic for CH only, copper for gas

I have been inviting gas engineers for quote to replace the boiler and fit couple of radiators in a 2-bed mid terraced house and need help with 2 issues 1- There is already 22 mm pipe suppling the gas to the boiler and the boiler is approx. 10 m away from the gas meter which is outside the...

It is very accurate, I chases every wire and did continuity test to make sure the correct wire going from one socket to another.

I was thinking to run 4 mm2 from the extractor socked to the oven (it is 13 am oven) and another 4mm2 from the oven socked to the washing Machine

I managed take off the floor board and chase the wires for the power circuit and to my surprise it is all radial on 2.5. wires, see attached pictures. It is not what i initially thought (on ring circus). what is the best solution to create as much ring circuits as I can? all the wires are in...

Just acquired 2 bed property which has the old fuses with wire consumer unit. My electrician will replace the consumer unit with new one and issue DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CONDITION REPORT. However, I have inspected the wiring of the property today so that I can sort out/ rectify any...

I have an issue with the alignment of composite door, see below link

Section 1.1 (a) Planning Permissions None Section 1.1 (b) Listed Building Consents None Section 1.1 (c) Conservation Area Consents None Section 1.1 (d) Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Use or Development None Section 1.1 (e) Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use or Development None...

Many thanks for the speedy reply, it is very old, I would say, older then 30 Years, see attached pics. it is well built to high standard and pretty much similar to all the extensions in the area. my interpretation to your advise is go a head, correct?

I am in the process of buying a repossessed house and just about to sign the contract. It is cash sale and the estate agent were push for quick completion without even the need for the local authority search. However, I and my solicitor insisted for the local authority search which has come back...

called my gas engineer today and luck he was not busy. came around a sorted out, it was was sticking diverter valve motor.

Dear All, Many thanks for whoever contributed to the post. This is just an update. it was loose connection. The back-room light worked this morning which gave me an indication that the wire from the CU to the first ross is no damage. I went to the loft and traced the wire that is going to the...

there are 5 light rosses in our 3 bed house on the first floor. all stopped working; i.e. non of the light in the first floor is working. they have their own circuits with RCD protection. I initially thought thought the the beaker id down but it is not. this give me the indication the the wire...