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  • Can I fit insulation myself?

    I would love to increase the insulation in my home. It’s a semi-detached house. I’m a bit strapped for cash at the moment, so I am wondering what type of insulation work can I undertake by myself? Is it safe to do so? Will I need planning permission or anything?

    Asked by Michael on 17th Sep 2020
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    DOP for insulation

    What is a DOP for insulation products and how can I find it for any given product?

    Asked by Cheryl on 3rd Nov 2020
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    Japanese knotweed

    Can anyone inspect for Japanese knotweed, and it's removal? I hear it's in the area I'm looking to purchase a flat in

    Asked by Marie on 18th Nov 2025
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    Low price heat pump installations

    I've read that British Gas are doing low price heat pump installations. Is it a good idea to go for this or use a specialist installer?

    Asked by Tushar on 9th Mar 2023
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    How much does it cost to tip trade waste?

    The tradesman we're thinking of hiring for a job doesn't want to handle waste disposal, so what are we looking at for ripping out an old kitchen and putting in a new one? Is this basically just get a skip or can I do it at lower cost?

    Asked by carole on 2nd Feb 2026
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    How to stop mould on bathroom ceiling

    We get mould on the bathroom ceiling despite having an extractor fan. It comes back every few months so what's going on? What can I do to finally get rid of it?

    Asked by Karen on 22nd Jun 2026
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    How do I know if I have rising damp?

    How do I know if I have rising damp in my lounge? I noticed my external walls are quite cold the touch and I have started to see mould along one wall in the lounge where it appears to be damp.

    Asked by Everson on 31st Mar 2020
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    Do I have damp proof course?

    I am selling my house and someone who came to view asked if I had damp proofing, how do I find that out. Thanks

    Asked by Carherine on 31st Mar 2020
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    Rebuilding a dry-stone wall that's come down

    Tree roots have brought down our dry-stone wall. We're considering paying for it to be rebuilt around the tree and its roots but does this run the risk of it falling down again in the near future?

    Asked by Claire Kate on 19th Jun 2023
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    What causes mould on ceilings?

    Is the ceiling mould in a rental down to condensation or a bigger problem? We open windows when we can, but mould keeps coming back, so I’m not sure if it’s just everyday living or something like insulation or ventilation being poor.

    Asked by MRS DAKIRI on 23rd Feb 2026
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