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Sunday, July 4th, 2010
Electricity can be one of the most dangerous things in the home and if you need to know why you just read the following statement from NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting), about 12,500 fires a year are caused by faulty wiring
Hints and Tips
You must make sure you hire a qualified London Electrician to do the works
Have a plan and take your electrician advise seriously and remember that there are limitations on the number of sockets that can be run off an electricity supply.
The cost of your installations is very much depends on the number of sockets, spotlight, lights, tv points, telephone point and all your other extra supply point your require and budgets can soar if you suddenly decide to increase or change your plans
Electrical Installations requires running wires, opening new channels in walls and ruin that lovely wall papers so be prepared to do some decorating works once your electrician is finished so, when booking the electrician also think about booking in a decorator for a week after the job is due to finish.
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Sunday, July 4th, 2010
Installing a new kitchen can take anything from one to three or four weeks depends on the size of your kitchen, the preparation works required before the start of the installation and that can be extremely disruptive to your normal every day home life
Having a new kitchen is certainly a worthwhile investment that adds value to your property and makes your kitchen the real heart of your home
Tips and Hints
Your kitchen fitter will remove your old kitchen and that means a lot of dirt and dust
Some of the old houses when that process takes place the walls gets exposed and the plaster could be revealed which contribute to a big percentage f the dust created ( my advise is to buy good quality dust sheets and cover as much surfaces as possible starting with covering the door or halls leading to your kitchen, if your hire an experienced kitchen fitter or professional builders they will most luckily follow that advise)
Recycle your old Appliances, why not contact your local council and get some advice on the best way to recycle your old kitchen appliances or ask your kitchen fitter for advise
Pack ahead and make sure you label everything so you can find that tea mug when you really need to have your mooning cup
Know your local fast food stores for a quick lunch or a late dinner
Laundry, remember that your washing machine may be in that kitchen and your works uniform or that lovely dress you need for an important meeting must be washed, so be prepared !!
Tags: Central London Kitchen Fitters, kitchen fitting, London Bathroom Installers, North London Kitchen Fitting
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Friday, June 11th, 2010
Central heating is still by far the cheapest and the most efficient way to keep warm in winter, but unfortunately there are still many of us using old boilers that not only bad for the environments but also expensive to run
Replacing your old boiler must be a priority if you have just moved to a new property or hoping to save money on your gas bill, a high efficiency boiler and heating system with good controls can save you up to around 30% on your bills per year.
Whether you’re considering installing your first central heating system or replacing your old one, make sure you your fitter is a Gas Safe Registered.
Your Gas safe engineer will be able to advice on the best system for your property so make sure you consult with them first before buying your new boiler
Tags: Central London Gas Safe Registered Engineers, Gas Safe Registered, gas safe registered london, London Plumbers, North London Gas Safe Registered Engineers, North West London Gas Safe Registered Engineers
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Friday, June 11th, 2010
Many families suffer daily with the availability of just one bathroom or toilet facilities in the house or flat they live in ( especially during the morning rush hour ), Adding a second bathroom, en-suite bathroom, toilet or a shower room is not only an investments in your comfort but also a great investments in your property
The market has all sizes, shapes and design to fit your available space, your bathroom fitter will be able to pick the right materials for your available space
The possibility of adding a new bathroom or en-suite is endless but you must consider the one major factor in deciding the location of the new bathroom or toilet
Drains and plumbing
You Bathroom will have to be connected to drains and plumbing. Sanitary fittings must be connected to a soil stack which is 100 mm (4in) diameter vertical pipe leading to an underground drain at an inspection chamber ( the manhole) The gradient of the drain should be neither too steep or to shallow, otherwise the possibility of blockages might occur, your plumber should be able to advise on the best sloution
Where it is not possible to connect directly to the manhole, there are other options available such as Saniflo – http://www.saniflo.com that can serve a new shower or bath tube
Tags: bathroom installation, Central London bathroom fitters, Central London Bathroom Installation, London Bathroom Installers, North London Bathroom Installations
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Monday, June 7th, 2010
In England and Wales work carried out on a part of your property which adjoins your neighbours, must comply with the Party Wall Act 1996.
A party wall is any wall on the boundary line of two or more properties and includes garden walls as well as the walls of buildings, when you are carrying out work that will affect the structural strength or support function of the party wall or might cause damage to the neighbouring side of the wall you must officially (normally in writing) notify your affected neighbour.
The notice must be served at least two months before the intended start date of the work, giving details of the work to be carried out, But most importantly, no work may start until all neighbouring parties have agreed in writing to the notice.
The process is simple but is some cases you may need to seek advice from your building control office, a party wall surveyor or an architect
You could ask your Local Builders for advice
Tags: home extension, London House Extension Builders, London Rated Builders Advice
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Monday, June 7th, 2010
First Builders qualified tradesmen service including, build a house extension, Plastering , tiling, painting and decorating, update or renovate your bathroom, house, kitchen, living space or an office.
First Builders quote service is completely free and all works is reasonably priced
Our staff are experienced in all aspects of house renovation worksin London: plumbers, carpenters, painters and decorators, bricklayers, electricians, carpenters and builders
Tags: bathroom installation, London House Extesion Builders, plumbing and heating
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
PLANNING PERMISSION
Usually you will not require planning permission, provided you do not exceed the permitted development limit for the property , 50-70 cubic metres, depending on where you live London.
If you have a listed buildings or you house is in conservation areas you do not benefit from “permitted development” and in most cases a full Planning Permission is needed.
Also if the property has been extended in the past, you will have to work out the used up space have and if you have used all your permitted development area you may need permission.
Your London Builder will have more information
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Friday, May 28th, 2010
If you are like me that think some plumbers charges unbelievable amount of money for small jobs, you may need some advice on simple DIY tasks
Find your main water supply and it off, let tap to drain the water
Remove the top plate of the tap handle by sliding a flat head screwdriver into the edges of the top plate and gently tap the screwdriver with a hammer until the top plate is loosened
Unscrew the main screw inside the tap handle and remove it to expose the hexagonal nut.
You will then be able to remove the old tap washer and replace it with a new washer
Some plumbing jobs can be done with a little DIY skills but if you need more complex work done you better call a professional plumbers in London near you
Tags: bathroom installation, London Plumbers, Plumbers in London, plumbing and heating
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Friday, May 28th, 2010
Planning permission for loft conversions and house extensions is normally needed in most of London boroughs but depends on what other home improvements works you have done in the past you may not need permission
If you required a planning permission there are some conditions:
Loft conversion in London
Terraced house, has a volume allowance you have is 40 cubic metres but If you live in a semi-detached house, the volume allowance you have is 50 cubic metres;
Also note that your loft conversion cannot extend beyond the plane of the existing roof slope of the principal elevation that fronts the highway, one more really important restriction is that your loft conversion cannot be higher than the higher part of your existing roof; and you must use materials that are similar to the existing house
There are many other points that you must follow when you planning a loft conversion when it come s to the look and design of the conversion for examples you are not allowed any verandas, balconies or raised platforms as part of your extension, side-facing windows must be obscure-glazed and any opening should be 1.7m above the floor
The most valuable advice that you can get when you are building a house extensions, garage conversion or loft
Conversion is to choose an experienced building company that is able to carry out the work and advice on the best practice, choose the house extensions builders in London
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