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  • What is the difference between Flueless and Flue Gas Fires?

    Can anyone tell me what difference there is between having flue and flueless gas fires? I have recently removed an old gas fire from my house and now have a gap. I want to install a modern gas fire in the space, but I don’t know what difference it would be if it is flue or flueless. Is it related to the chimney pipe up to the chimney from the fire? Can anyone advise me on here, please?

    Asked by Michael on 10th Mar 2019
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    Verification & Certification of a Smart Switch Install

    Hi, I'm a tenant and can only have smart switches installed in the property I'm renting if: 1. The install is made by a professional with a certificate that would be used for insurance purposes 2. The switches are removed after the tenancy with another certificate that everything is back to the initial condition. Costs are totally prohibitive for an installation that will be temporary in nature like this. What I would like to have answered instead would be if it is possible to make all the installs myself, go through the pain and time waste of ensuring everything works and only pay for the labor of having a qualified electrician come to check and certify that the install was made to the best UK standards. (Then, the same in reverse to verify and certify the removal and reinstall of the initial switches. Many thanks for your help!

    Asked by Matthieu on 20th Feb 2023
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    What is the best smart thermostat?

    Hive or Nest seem to be the top contenders but what’s the difference? Can I get some real opinions from people who install them and what makes one better than the other?

    Asked by Carol on 9th Apr 2020
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    Painting mistake

    I've painted a wall with dulux one coat, it came out ok but then I changed the light switches and needed to repaint around the switches but unfourtantly it's now left a huge paint patch where I've painted and can be see in various light, do I need to 're paint the whole wall to make it look good again?

    Asked by Joanne on 5th May 2021
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    All new but is cost right?

    Hi Have a 3 bed semi detached house in west Sussex, near Gatwick. Tv's aren't working properly in the bedrooms anymore and issues with buffering downstairs. Lots of cables on outside of house that I thought have needed looking at since I've been there. Friend of friend came out to quote says need new ariel and there's a splitter in the loft with water regression, all needs re-doing with 3 new plates ? which I wasn't surprised at. £170 + VAT total cost £400-£500 .... Is that about right???

    Asked by Tracey on 7th Jan 2024
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    How much does it cost to repair a thatched roof?

    I have a thatched roof home that I am now looking to have repaired in a few areas. The majority of the roof is in suitable order, but there are some areas which will need replacing if possible. What are the costs involved in having repairs to a thatched roof?

    Asked by caroline on 28th Feb 2019
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    Running Power to shed where consumer unit at front of house.

    Hi. Looking to get some advice on running power to a garden shed An uninsulated shed is around 25 meters from the rear of the house and the consumer unit/fuse box is at the front of the house which has no side access. Looking for advice on whether it is possible or advisable to run power from the kitchen to an uninsulated shed and what a ballpark might be for what is required. Have heard people say I could run power from the kitchen and run to another consumer unit in the shed. No idea if that’s correct…I have no electrical knowledge and would obviously get someone in. I may look in a few years to build a garden office but want a couple of sockets in the shed for power. Would be grateful for pointers and an idea on cost. If did the trench to the shed to save time and cost.

    Asked by Giles on 10th Nov 2021
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    Driveway resurfacing & extension

    1. Need block paving removing, area preparing & tarmacking. 2. New tarmacked area adding (reclaim from garden) for a motorhome. 3. Existing tarmac resurfacing. All to be resurfaced to look like one area. Existing block area to be removed, prepared & tarmacked: 36m2 Existing tarmac to be re-surfaced, some small repairs needed: 80m2 Additional garden to be prepared & tarmacked for motorhome: 22m2 All areas are approximate size so plus/minus 10%. Depending on the cost, may just go for new area for the motorhome. Need prices for the whole job please.

    Asked by Graham on 23rd Jan 2020
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    Need a rough price on a fencing job?

    How much roughly would I be looking at getting 2 new fence posts re concreted and a new 3metre fence panel put in?

    Asked by Dan on 30th Apr 2024
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    How can I level my garden?

    My garden is sloped but I would like to put a veg patch and perhaps some decking. What are the steps to leveling a garden? Size of garden is about 6 metres wide and 10-12 metres long.

    Asked by Akinfolayan on 1st Apr 2020
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