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Semi detached house with one downpipe on my side has come away from the gutter (think it's blocked at the dog leg aswell). Problem is that it's above 2 extensions that form a valley so can't get a ladder up. Got someone to have a look and he's suggested tricky scaff job and 2 new downpipes at...

I have been having a problem with my roof leaking. Its recently been fixed but went up in to loft today as had been heavy raining just to check it was fixed. whilst up in loft I noticed that what I believe is the flume pipe from boiler that goes up through house in to loft and out roof had...

Hello all I’ve a drop kerb at my house (been there before I bought it) and park on the drive. Been in the house a good few years, and the pavement area of the drop kerb is turning to rubble. Who’s responsibility is the upkeep of said drop kerb/pavement? TIA

Moved into my house December 2019 with a Biasi Riva Advance HE installed over 10 years ago (found out from their service line it's not under warranty). Had a couple of intermittent faults with it over the past 18 months but for the most part its been ok. New problem started this week - hot...

Would timber plugs sealed in with resin be a suitable repair for this joist? We could thread the cable through just one hole ...the remaining four would be redundant. Replacing it would be quite complex so we would like to avoid that.

We had our Electrolux combi microwave/fan oven replaced with a brand new one under warranty as our old one was written of due to severe rust, what prevented a previous repair man being unable to get to and replace the heater element what was leaking current to earth and tripping the RCD. I was...

Hey there, I am having a bit of trouble with a burn mark left by an incense stick on my UPVC window. Does anyone recommend how this burn mark should be handled? Some repairers have mentioned it cannot be repaired where as others say it can. Can I repair this myself? or does anyone...

I have a table saw which has stopped working.smoked once from the relay. Now if I try to restart it. Motor goes very slow if switched kept pressed in otherwise if just pushed motor goes for a second and stops. Can the relay be repaired or need to be replaced? I have attached photos of the...

Hello there, Thanks for reading this - As the title suggests, I have a Trianco TRO 15/19 oil fired boiler, which has currently stopped working. The boiler has come to a complete stop, normally there is a green light to indicate mains supply and then when I switch the programmer to turn on...

Just noticed I have a leak from my flat roof right in the corner of the room. Need a temp method of repair to stem the ingress of water. Weather is foggy and damp, it's a north facing garden and I hear a asteroid is about to hit my location. Putting aside the asteroid disaster for a minute...

The spring has gone on the kitchen door (bog-standard council, cheap) lever handle, but I'm not seeing how to reach the spring to replace it. As you can see from the photo, there's a metal plate inside covering it. It looks welded on and turns with the handle. Does this mean these are...

Hi, Front bedroom Artex ceiling is damaged from past leak, couple of bits where it sticks downwards and there is a crack from wall to wall, possible to repair? Or job for a plasterer? Other rooms have cracks wall to wall which I assume are between the plasterboard sheets.. is there an easy...

Hello all! During lockdown in April we moved into a new house and on day 1 found a gas leak which required a new boiler system. Our options were limited due to full lockdown so we got in touch with the closest boiler installation guy we could find, willing to work during the lockdown. Long...

Hi all, I'm after some advice please. The lintel above my garage door is cracked (see pictures) and needs replacing (along with the garage door). The garage roof is pretty thick concrete... I've had 2 builders come round so far to look at the job, the first one says that as the lintel and the...

Location: UK Here is one of the original tiles. No idea what it is called in order to obtain a replacement. However, the idea is to repair one that is broken using a strong adhesive. Any advice on the best adhesive to use would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Roof cap tile by Ryck...

Does anyone know of a good product for repairing the enamel where an integrated oven mounts to the unit? I bought an ex-display unit and someone has managed to damage it in the process of removal Enamel is a gloss grey and I don't need much but not sure which products are suitable and not too...

I had Vinyl flooring fitted in my kitchen in 2015. A few days ago I cooked myself a baked potato in the microwave (as I have done many times before!). However, after ten minutes (2 x 5 minutes) + 2 minutes cooling; the potato was black! Therefore I put the potato in the bin and microwaved...

I am looking to repair the external architrave to my front door. Its my last attempt before ripping out and replacing with a composite (which I would really, rather not do) and im hoping that I can repair, rather than replace the architrave. I have my wet rott hardner and epoxy exterior wood...

My commercial grade Numatic hoover has stopped working. I checked switch and capacitor and all seems working fine. Machine was working and then stopped. With new fepa filter was under a bit of overloading but I only used for few minutes a time to use with wall chaser. I do not see any other...

Hi Guys First post on this forum, looking for some advice and guidance. Currently tidying up the appearance of my parents house. It is an ex local authority semi detached house built in the 1930/40’s (i think). Most of the house is rendered apart from the lower section of wall where 5 rows...