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Hi, I am moving switch (as shown in the picture) from left to right. As I was chasing the wall I have found these metal plates which looks like capping. But not 100% what it is. The middle one does looks like metail cap for cabels but the one in the left and one in the right doesnt have any...

I am in process of installing Hex Drain (Channel Drain) on the brick patio. I have got the underground drain available nearby where I can discharge the water. (In the picture). As you can see there is a rodding point attached. I am planning install T junction (like this...

Hi, I wonder if someone can help with understanding if the wall still constitue as party wall? Properties under question are two semi detached houses (not the adjoint ones but the one that are NOT joint by party wall, i.e. the detached part of semi-detached houses - if that makes sense)...

Hi, We need to do kitchen flooring with new porcelin tiles. The kitchen currently have existing tiles which needs to be removed. My question is, with kitchen in use (BAU) how do we go about this project? All the other storage cabinates can be removed (and things can be stored in temp. storage...

Hi, The house is 3 bed semi and has lead pipe (for mains water) which needs to be replaced. The pipe is running from the side (I think) of the semi detached house. The problem is that the side has been concreted and the driveway (on front) has tarmac. So there will be lot of digging (or moling...

Hi, We have removed some of the old stone patio which was layed on top of a sand bed. (the patio could be about 20-30 years old). I need to create some cement mix to lay some new patio elsewhere in the garden. I am planning to use as mortar bed. My question is , can I just use this sand...

Hi, I was wondering if someone can help identify this for me? (I know its going to be difficult with just pictures but thats all I have as the pipes are under the building). I have inherited this when I purchased this house. Does it looks like foul or rain water drain? In one picture you can...

Hi, My Zanussi DWD 939 dishwasher's power button turned off. If I push it back on forcefully then the machine works but as soon as I remove the finger, it turns off. Is this button issue or some sensor gone wrong? Thanks

Hi, The side alleyway has got pitched roof with box gutter (pics). Recently I have started to notice that its now leaking from inside when there is a heavy rain. (shown in black circle) Any thoughts how to fix this? Just to not there is no side access to the roof or box gutter. It has to be...

Hi, I have been given GRP roof quote back in July. I have contacted the guy again and he said the insulation price has recently gone up by 20%! so I have to charge you more on insulation. Is this normal? Thanks

Hi, I am in process of replacing my existing flat roof with new flat roof (re-roofing). I need to apply for building control inspection with my LA (I belive its for compliance for energy efficiency etc or something similar). It comes under minor work with building control notice form. How...

Hi, The existing flat roof which was build in 2001 has got plan (attached) saying "warm deck flat roof". Does it mean its warm roof (which has insulation on top now a days)? When looking from inside through a hole in plasterboard its got thermocol insulation boards (very thin). The plan is...

Hi, I am in process of replacing my existing flat roof with new pitched roof. After much thought, apex type pitched roof will be best option for this kind of structure. It is for kitchen extension at the back of the property. Photo attached. Following are the measurements: Length (from the...

Hi, I am in process of replacing my existing flat roof with new pitched roof. After much thought, apex type pitched roof will be best option for this kind of structure. It is for kitchen extension at the back of the property. Photo attached. Following are the measurements: Length (from the...

Hi, I got a kitchen extension which is 5 meter long and currently has flat roof (which I am sick and tired of it as its leaking all the time + it looks ugly). So I was thinking about replacing it with mono pitched roof but I am not sure given the meaurement if its possible. Length of the...

Hi, I am new to gardening in general. We have got an old paved garden (not so much garden as it doesn’t have any grass just stones). We want to lay some new lawn on it. It looks like historically there was a pond which previous owner have removed and filled with concrete and builder's rubble...

Hi, I was wondering would it be possible to install, Shower room and toilet in a narrow alleyway? The alleyway is about 2.5 feet wide (currently in process of buying the house, in its latter stage). Length and height is no issue. The alleyway has got everything it needs for shower and toiler...

Hi, I was wondering if someone could help me here. This is my first post here. I am buying a property and the searches has came back with foul drainage running under the extension and the conservatory next to it. My solicitor has raised enquiry with the vendor's solicitor that vendor needs to...