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Hello That’s not great and should be sorted...

Posted by Gareth Styles, 07-04-22

Thread: Roofing issue

Hello

That’s not great and should be sorted until your happy

regards

Gareth

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Hi yes that’s absolutely no problems kind...

Posted by Gareth Styles, 21-06-21

Thread: Money upfront for materials

Hi yes that’s absolutely no problems

kind regards

Gareth

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Hi No please do not give money upfront -...

Posted by Gareth Styles, 11-06-21

Thread: Money upfront for materials

Hi

No please do not give money upfront - instead offer to buy the materials needed or set up a payment scheme at agreed intervals after work that is completed

Cheers

Gareth

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Hi you will need a plumber for tiling painter...

Posted by Gareth Styles, 11-06-21

Thread: Which trade do I need for retiling, mould removal and electric fan?

Hi

you will need a plumber for tiling painter for the mould etc and electrician for the fan

A good builder can arrange all those trades

cheers

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Hi - i would seek a damp proof expert for a...

Posted by Gareth Styles, 11-06-21

Thread: Do I need a plumber or a roofer

Hi - i would seek a damp proof expert for a report that way you won’t have trades guessing and waisting your money and they will pin point the issues

Cheers

Gareth

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I would check with local planing (council) on...

Posted by Gareth Styles, 06-06-21

Thread: Are fencing contractors supposed to know the legal height of a fence

I would check with local planing (council) on regard to you and your neighbours rights (height )

cheers

Gareth

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Hi you don’t need to be a registered installer...

Posted by Gareth Styles, 01-06-21

Thread: Do Velux windows have to be installed by an authorised Velux installer?

Hi you don’t need to be a registered installer but anyone installing a velux must take before and after pictures so if the window or flashings fail you have proof of fitting

Cheers
...

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It should have a colour code on it with spray...

Posted by Gareth Styles, 24-05-21

Thread: Who can remove my scaffolding?

It should have a colour code on it with spray paint this will unable you to identify the owner

if not sell it and tell them it disappeared 😁

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Painter and decorator who restores is your best...

Posted by Gareth Styles, 16-05-21

Thread: Which trade would be best to revamp my painted 1930s staircase

Painter and decorator who restores is your best bet if you google what you want near you that will bring up best results but check them out properly

regards

Gareth

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Hi This should be a fairly routine for a...

Posted by Gareth Styles, 07-05-21

Thread: Which trade do we need to upgrade the public toilets in our village hall?

Hi This should be a fairly routine for a experienced plumber ( qualified ) with the correct insurance and capability’s
no need for a specialist although most plumbers are special 😁

kind regards...

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They should leave a gap / ask them to see the...

Posted by Gareth Styles, 07-05-21

Thread: Can my neighbour use my garage wall to form part of their extension?

They should leave a gap / ask them to see the drawings and check the wall design - also phone the planing (council) they will advise also

kind regards

Gareth

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Hi This should be a easy job and no need to...

Posted by Gareth Styles, 07-05-21

Thread: Do we need to get a dipped step fixed before starting work elsewhere?

Hi

This should be a easy job and no need to rip anything apart maybe the top tread needs renewing - something a fairly competent trade could do

kind regards

Gareth

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Hi I would say a day depending how bad /...

Posted by Gareth Styles, 07-05-21

Thread: How long does it take to repoint 6sqm wall?

Hi

I would say a day depending how bad / maybe two if bricks need renewing

kind regards

Gareth

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Hi a roofer would investigate and rectify and...

Posted by Gareth Styles, 07-05-21

Thread: Which trade do I need to repair a leak from the overflow piping?

Hi a roofer would investigate and rectify and maybe do a small inside repair I know We do

kind regards

Gareth

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You may need to check with the local building...

Posted by Gareth Styles, 24-04-21

Thread: Do you need building regulations to re tile a pitched roof?

You may need to check with the local building control let them know it’s not normal for planing but it’s worth informing them

kind regards

Gareth

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Hi Most trades but a plumber if bathroom...

Posted by Gareth Styles, 24-04-21

Thread: Which trade do I need to reinforce the sealant joint in the conservatory?

Hi

Most trades but a plumber if bathroom painter outside Jobs

kind regards

Gareth

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Hi please contact me as we operate in the sp2...

Posted by Gareth Styles, 24-04-21

Thread: We need new rendering on the base of a wall. Who does this? SP2

Hi

please contact me as we operate in the sp2 area

kind regards

Gareth

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Hi K-REND YOU CAN HAVE IN COLOUR PIGMENTATION ITS...

Posted by Gareth Styles, 20-04-21

Thread: Would rendering or cladding be better for a front wall?

Hi K-REND YOU CAN HAVE IN COLOUR PIGMENTATION ITS ALSO HAS A SILICON BASE TGARS WASHABLE - maybe the new composite cladding may work

regress

Gareth

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A small screw or a silicon seal through the...

Posted by Gareth Styles, 20-04-21

Thread: How can I keep my guttering pipe in place

A small screw or a silicon seal through the collar

regrds

Gareth

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Hi a roofer can take down your chimney and...

Posted by Gareth Styles, 12-04-21

Thread: Which trade do I need to take out a fireplace to uncover the original?

Hi

a roofer can take down your chimney and tell you if it’s a false chimney in my opinion 1920s would have been used for something -

it could be rebuilt but would need a liner if your...

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