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Hi guys, we have a small half height stud wall acting as a balustrade on our landing, which we are going to replace with a handrail and spindles to open things up. There is no newell post at present. I have a few options on fixing the post, but I need to make sure the base rail is neat as well...

Yea I think you are right. Just make sure I remember exactly where it is and check it every year just to be sure. It should be absolutely fine though, especially we use robust fittings. In reality, it will probably never leak! It's no different to the joint from the main and the stop tap...

That's exactly what I was thinking. If we use vinyl planks as well, they are fairly simple to lift and put back. I'm trying to see if there is a neat inspection cover or something, but can't seem to find anything.

It's not rude. I appreciate the help, but it was going off topic and talking about upgrading the pipework, which isn't what I have asked.

I'm hoping that it comes in at the corner of the house, which would be ideal. It only needs to move approx 1m max, so a new supply from outside simply is not happening. I'd rather an accessible shallow trench covered over with some ply, then vinyl planks.

We are moving off topic now. I'm not upgrading the main, as the work will outweigh the benefits. I'm not proposing to change the position it comes in through the slab. Any advice on altering the position would be great.

Not at the moment, as we get the keys next week. It's an 80s house so won't be lead and shouldn't need upgrading. I'm assuming it's plastic.

We are in the throws of starting an extension project. The existing sink is on the rear wall that will be removed and the water main is below it. We want to open the room up, so ideally the kitchen sink will be moved approx 2m. This leaves us with a problem, which is the incoming main. Can we...