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depends on how useful the space is/will be
we have one (easy to gain approval i would assume i.e buildings regs/PD) but with kids and a small kitchen which has been extended albeit not much I would like to knock it down and put an extension as done by most of the houses on my road

its cold in the winter (like now) and hot in the summer never in between even though the previous owner fitted a radiator in there

Pushfit will last 50+. Seemingly that what the industry normally say as they don’t know themselves. Our water pipes in the roads are pushfit or butt welded

All the walls are solid bar 2 which are lath and plaster

I think I might invest in those picture hooks tgoing forward. At least it will keep the nail straight and not wanting to go off tangent.

The last smaller ones I just used nails as they are sitting on their own

When hanging pictures in frame. Is it better to use nails or screws?

I’ve got with the thinking screw/wall plug for all fixings to the wall.

Suppose depends on weight and size, right?

Fittings or pipes themselves?

I don’t think the issue is with pipe work. To be fair plastic has been long in use in the industry

Fittings in plumbing aren’t put to the same extremities as it is in other use. Thinking O rings and seals in the automotive industry

Typically we would use butt fusion in connecting two lengths of pipe but won’t see a small enough machine for 25/32mm pipe (well I’m not aware)

being pestered to consider redoing the bathroom - few questions

1. to tile straight onto the wall - do i need to do any prep - they were skimmed recently i presume from the previous owner - i think the only the wall where the sink/toilet and pipes come out is damp/crumbly

2. what is best to lay over the wooden floorboards - should i consider an aquapanel(?) pb or will mdf/plywood work, the lino in there currently sits on some ply wood

You are greatly advised to replace lead pipe due to the risk. I think the issue is cost of mdpe pipes and min length you need to buy
If it’s all internal matter getting some push fit connectors and cutting the existing to fix this

Wow. If only I knew this when I renewed the massive sealant I replaced in the house

Thanks

Possible - go outside and see if there's cowl or caps fitted

Does anyone roughly know how much to replace a consumer unit? No need to rewire if testing proves alright

I thought all tubes had removable cores? If so easy enough to put sealant in

The searches are a set price. Line cost £230 I believe which include indemnity insurance because our property came up on the church/parish whatever you call it search

So maybe the top end is for any surprises that may happen and getting indemnity insurance

Edit: remembered the search. Chancel
Assuming your London. You can check how much water and waste search is from Thames water. The one that differs is that of the local authority.

I believe @hoops has stopped doing paintwork now. And moved onto something new now.

Will I need a stain blocker or just primer/undercoat for water stains to the ceiling in the shower? Looking at the recommended Zinsser

So the model the welsh government have imposed.

Maybe stupid answer but would keying it (heavily) work?

Could you lift a floorboard or to by the window and see the condition underneath? Damp soil/rubble collecting

Thank you

Does anyone have a guide on how I can work what my ltv will be after my existing mortgage deal ends? Trying to look ahead

My friends a carpenters if your still looking he’s based in east London. Let me know

you need to see if you can see the cause/problem - how is water draining away? guttering? air brick blocked?

Try hmrc online self assessment should be all there. Tax code no contributions etc

Partner will need to create a govt gateway login if not got already

what survey did you use for this?

That’s what I read too!

There’s no harm in being present. I don’t know what it will do maybe offer a piece of mind and ask question

But the surveyors won’t be lifting carpets and moving stuff around