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Hi, I have noticed what seems to be cracking of some sort upstairs on my landing wall. Other symptoms are doors that stick, one or two doors loose off hinges. Is this subsidence? Should I be worried? I am fully insured and I am a bit worried that any insurance claim will affect the...

Hi all. I have never done a full house refurb so please could you advise if this is a fair quote? This is a a 2 bed end terrace house. - full repoint three walls - replace guttering, facia, and downpipe - some repairs to roof and underfelt - full damp proof course - full replaster -...

Just been to see a house and noticed this crack near the upstairs bedroom window. This crack is on the wall which is shared with the neighbour. I personally don't think it's top much to worry about but any professional comments would be greatly appreciated! Above the room is the loft which...

Should i be worried about this plant growing through my wall? This is at the back of my house, kitchen wall, about two bricks up from floor. Take a look at the pic! Any comments advice welcome! Will this cause me problems?

Should i be worried about this plant growing through my wall? This is at the back of my house, kitchen wall, about two bricks up from floor. Take a look at the pic! Any comments advice welcome! Will this cause me problems?

Hi all, I have just purchased a cheap property with the intention of renovating and letting out. When the carpets were lifted the floorboards in the front room are very wet with white dry rot spores. The house is a very small two up two down terraced house. To remove the floor...

Hi all, My bathroom is a hot bed for mould and condensation. we only have a small window so we need to install an extractor fan. however, i am confused. Here is what i know: 1. One connected with light switch, turns on, then turns after a few minutes of turning light off 2. Pull cord -...

Hi All, I am getting my front Yard re-done. but before I start, I need some ideas. I dont live in a semi detached or semi detached house. I live in a 3 bed terrace with a front yard which is not gigantic. I dont have a drive way. I just want the yard to look appealing and different. All...

Hi, below are picture of my kitchen wall. My kitchen sticks out at the back of the house. I am not sure whether I am getting rising damp or condensation. Whatever it is, how do I stop it? A couple of pictures show the blotches above skirting board, and it also exists in the corners of the...

Hi! I have attached a picture showing my exterior brick work at the front of the house. I cam see circle in the brick work. Is this cavity wall insulation? Please look at the images and let me know! you may have to rotate the first image 90 degrees to the right. Is this cavity wall...

hi, i have noticed rainwater leaking onto my windows sill. the water seems to be coming from where the pvc frame meets the wooden frame in my bedroom. do i need to call a roofer? i knw i have a few years left on my double glazing guarantee also. pics are added to get a clear idea. advice needed...

Hi! I am buying a cheap steel canopy, up and over garage door from B & Q with a steel frame. I dont have a garage as such but I want the steel garage door so that i can park my car in the back yard. The size of the door is 2134mm x 2134mm. My QUestion:- The space I have in my back yard is...

Hi, http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=93829 Please can you give me your opinion(s) on the wireless thermostat that i'm thinking of purchasing (see link above). I have a Ravenheat CSI 85 boiler (bog standard). I am not too bothered about brand names - as long as it does...

Hi, I have moved into a new home which currently has a RANVENHEAT CSI 85 (condensing fanned combi boiler). The boiler is bog standard and has controls for CH and Hot water. All this is fine however i have to keep running upstairs to turn the central heating on everytime it gets cold in the...