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    Hairline horizontal cracks in plaster the widen throughout the day

    Recently moved into a converted bungalow and had the front room totally replastered however over the past few weeks I have noticed hairline cracks in the corners of the front window wall (marked in red) These cracks seem to become more evident throughout the day & in the mornings almost not...
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    Internal corner facia/gutter dripping solution?

    Morning all I have just shelled out for new facias & soffits which I hoped would have stopped an annoying drip above my front door Above my door is an internal 90 degree corner and there is a constant drip from the bottom corner of the facia board It may be the case that the guttering above...
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    Water penetrating down chimney, HELP!!!!

    By process of elimination i am trying to identify the entry of this water ingress into my chimney I have replaced the chimney flashing & also had a new chimney pot installed (which seems to have stopped water to inside my burner) Any thoughts would be appreciated, my roofer has now reverted to...
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    Water ingress inside chimney

    By process of elimination i am trying to identify the entry of this water ingress into my chimney I have replaced the chimney flashing & also had a new chimney pot installed (which seems to have stopped water to inside my burner) Any thoughts would be appreciated, my roofer has now reverted to...
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    Damp wall, chimney removed

    Advice please We have noticed high damp readings around this blocked fireplace, chimney removed After investigation the remaining stack was full of debris & potentially blocked with cement We cleared the debris by hand & there is now strong air draw/draft Will this help with the damp?
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    What is this please?

    Discovered this area of wall that had a metal covering Took the cover off and discovered it was full of debris & some kind of outlet was blocked It feels like the whole column downwards is full of debris The debris is very sooty also Help
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    Cracks to front wall under window advice please?

    Can anyone suggest how serious or not as the case may be to these cracks discovered under our front window….after purchasing this 60’s bungalow a few weeks ago Thank you!!!
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    Chimney flashing replacement cost?

    Can i have your input on the general cost for the flashing replacement around my chimney? Ive been quoted £950 & accepted as it needs an urgent fix but would like to check its not a crazy quote I know i am light on details & info but just a feel on price please Thanks in advance
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    Unreachable gutter length cleaning

    I have the unenviable task of trying to clear a large stretch of guttering, say 6 meters but can only gain access to the stretch from one corner Is there an appropriate long tool to assist?
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    New flat roof puddle….

    Your advice please guys, Recently had this new flat roof laid which i am happy with & i do trust the roofer who did the work but your advice on the this standing water please? It hammered down 2-3 hours ago & the puddle was twice as big one hour ago, if it doesn't rain again today maybe the...
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    Installing Spotlights in an over boarded ceiling

    I think I know what the answer is but I have just had my office room ceiling over boarded with a lovely smooth skim finish!! Is there anyway to retrospectively fit spots? We cannot gain access from above
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    Lintel Movement Advice please

    Hello all Having moved into a 1960s bungalow 8 weeks ago, during the redecoration process we are coming up against very similar cracks above almost all window openings This is the first room we have stripped back to reveal this, please can you help me understand what is happening here together...
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