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nagapie said:
I was just joking. I've already had a builder look at it when they were fixing our roof. He did what he could but it needs replacing. We're ignoring it at the moment.
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A builder fixing your roof fixed your sink? :hmm::D

So anyway, what are you going to do about your washing machine door? Or is that really not broken?
 
Minnie_the_Minx said:
Worth seeing if anyone you knows knows a brickie to get them to look at it first as they may be able to tell you where it's coming from or get a surveyor or similar in before you end up with a larger than necessary job being done by a builder
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Builder2 who did it blamed Builder1 the previous builder when his work went damp
Builder1 is gone (somewhere?)
Builder3 thinks a damp assessment is needed
Builder4 thinks a damp assessment is not needed

Same old, same old....
 
Minnie_the_Minx said:
A builder fixing your roof fixed your sink? :hmm::D

So anyway, what are you going to do about your washing machine door? Or is that really not broken?
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Kind of. The builder who was fixing my roof had a look at the sink and did what he could to patch it up, but it's still leaking. The builder knew what he was doing, it's just beyond repair.

Washing machine door is really broken, has to be opened with a screwdriver and even then it's tough. Have to google it still and find out if I can fix it or have to replace the whole door.
 
nagapie said:
Kind of. The builder who was fixing my roof had a look at the sink and did what he could to patch it up, but it's still leaking. The builder knew what he was doing, it's just beyond repair.

Washing machine door is really broken, has to be opened with a screwdriver and even then it's tough. Have to google it still and find out if I can fix it or have to replace the whole door.
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Doesn't sound like you're having much luck. Anyway, sink, roof and washing machine? Things come in threes so hopefully that's the end of it!
 
Minnie_the_Minx said:
Doesn't sound like you're having much luck. Anyway, sink, roof and washing machine? Things come in threes so hopefully that's the end of it!
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Nah, luck is fine. It's just that we moved into a house that needs loads done to it so it's mostly expected. Affording it is another matter, over time.
 
I've had a washing machine that needed to be opened with a screwdriver before. :D

Thing is, they're thrown together so cheaply nowadays that i'd be surprised if spare handles were manufactured. The best idea would be to try and source a similar machine from freecycle or whatever for parts. But then you'd have another washing machine to store/get rid of.
 
Can anyone recommend a carpenter who can make window shutters. We can't get off the shelf ones due to our odd double glazing but hoping to find someone who could make or adapt some for us. Thanks
 
I need someone to pull up about 7 trees. I thought a gardener would do it but from speaking to a couple, it seems I need a tree surgeon. Please recommend me a tree surgeon or anyone who has done something similar for you.
 
Anyone know a good carpenter (cheap :D) to help size and lay down carpet in the Brixton/Stockwell area?
 
I'm looking for someone to take away loads of bags of rubble and some garden waste as I don't have a car. I'll also see what Lambeth are charging but it hardly seems worth the hassle of dealing with them now you have to pay and I'm looking for the cheapest option really. Also is there somewhere local I could hire a van to do this?
 
There's the trusty R&A (or RA) Van Hire down Shakespeare Road. Or A1 on Brixton Hill, which may be even cheaper. Run by an interestingly motley crew mind, but the vans are decent enough and they showed no sign of rigorous after-returns inspections seeking to whack the bill up. In fact they barely got off their chair or noticed us.
 
I use Taxfile on the south circular for my books and tax returns. If I remember correctly about £250 plus VAT. Vary helpful and speedy service

heres the website
http://www.taxfile.co.uk
Just noticed that they won Lambeth Best Business Award this year!
 
I use Taxfile on the south circular for my books and tax returns. If I remember correctly about £250 plus VAT. Vary helpful and speedy service

heres the website
http://www.taxfile.co.uk
Just noticed that they won Lambeth Best Business Award this year!
 
Could somebody recommend me a man with a van. I did well with the washing machine repair man recommendations.
 
Anyone know a good house painter? Our 3-floor house (3 flats) needs the window frames etc repainting. I mention height of building because scaffolding may be required. I'm not up with health and safety these days. Or indeed at all.
 
So have looked back and the best recommendation for a man with a van seems to be Lino. Does anyone have a number for him?
 
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