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We have just installed a new fence. The pre-treated timber was sitting outside for a couple of days sitting in piles separated by battens. It was raining overnight and not sure if this contributed to the issue. Now we have noticed loads of stripes over the fence which must have been caused by...

I am in the process getting quotes from landscapers to have a patio installed in my garden. Currently, my garden consists of turf on a fairly steep slope towards the house. The house is a new build so I'm guessing the soil quality is poor and is mainly clay based. My house has air bricks near...

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Been in a new build house for almost 3 months. It was built during a wet winter. I understand it could take at least a year for the house to dry out. Our bathroom (upstairs) has no window. We have been doing everything possible to keep the moisture content of the house low - wiping up excess...

I'm in a new build house and would like to swap out my pendant light fittings in my hallway and upstairs landing. I would hire an electrician to do this but just would firstly like to know if it's a simple enough job or if it's more complicated/ their position may need moved/ ceiling needs cut...

Sorry I already posted this thread in building thinking it was a structural problem but now realised it could be a plumbing issue. https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/what-would-cause-this-drywall-seam-to-suddenly-become-visible.570262/ Thank you

Just moved into this new build house a few weeks ago but this has become apparent in the wall only this week. Just wanted to know if it's any cause for concern or normal due to the house settling, and what will need to be done to fix it. Thanks. Edit: there is also a subtle bubbling effect...

Had this flooring installed. It's basically rubbish, chipping, marking etc. after two weeks. It was advertised as engineered wood by the company I bought it from. People have now told me it is not engineered wood due to it's composition. I knew it was thinner than good quality engineered wood...

I want to hide this...

I just got LVT in my bathrooms. I wanted it to be neat with no sealant so got a plumber to remove toilet and basin pedestal so that the floor can go underneath. However, my floor fitter has done a terrible job behind the basin and this is visible. See photos. Looking for ideas to fix/ cover...

I bought this engineered wood. It's my fault it's so rubbish because it's cheap for an engineered wood...

Brand new home, husband hits my heavy mixer off the edge of the brand new worktop! :eek: Luckily there is only the tiniest chip, probably about 1-2mm on the edge. Any ideas how I can get this fixed. The worktop is laminate but it doesn't affect the laminate, only the edge bit which feels more...

About to move in to my new build house but concerned that my front garden is sloped towards my house. All the other houses gardens are sloped to the side away from their house, but because there is higher land on the other side of us with a retaining wall. I am worried that water will congregate...

I havent moved into my house yet and all I have seen is the front of the house. I know that the back garden is sloped towards the house but I have now realised that our front garden is also sloped towards the house while all the others in the street slope away from the house. Is this going to...

I am moving into a new build in a few weeks. I've just noticed that my porch light has been placed in a ridiculous place, squashed right up to the canopy, whereas all the neighbours lights are below the canopy frame. I'm asking if this can be fixed but I'm worried about the damage to the...

Can or can't I do any of the following straight away after moving into a new build? If no, how long do I need to wait? Put large items of furniture e.g. wardrobes against walls, leaving a small gap between item and wall Attach a small item of furniture directly onto a wall e.g. a shoe rack Put...

Hi, looking for advice. I am looking to have someone fit engineered wood in the whole of my downstairs. I would like it to run along the same direction in each room seamlessly with no transition strips. Problem is, the boards I really like are long and the rooms are small. The floor boards are...

We are 5 weeks away from estimated completion of this new build. We have already legally exchanged contracts, paid a deposit etc. This week we noticed bricks were completed. The weather conditions this week have been very wet and cold. The bricks appear very dark and some white patches. I am...