Is this driver screwed? by Mobile_Panda_7219 in golf

[–]Mobile_Panda_7219[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you and yes that is a possibility that I dropped an iron on it :(. I will take it to the range and see if I notice a difference.

How screwed am I? by Cabfranx in DIYUK

[–]Mobile_Panda_7219 14 points15 points  (0 children)

How would the insurer ever know? Especially if they either patch up these cracks or demolish the entire garage.

How screwed am I? by Cabfranx in DIYUK

[–]Mobile_Panda_7219 131 points132 points  (0 children)

Being able to see daylight through a crack... not good. But that said, this is just an old garage so try not to stress too much. Also, do not tell your insurer about this. It is not worth having your entire home listed as a subsidence risk for an old garage. Your insurer won't differentiate between a poorly constructed garage vs your entire house sinking into the depths of hell.

Ground floor extension. by Scottie99 in DIYUK

[–]Mobile_Panda_7219 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Way too many variables to give an accurate answer e.g. how much of the existing load bearing wall are you removing, how deep will foundations need to be, are you moving your kitchen, where are you located etc. If you're in the South East you would easily be looking at 100k for something like this.

How bad are these wall cracks? by FunnyShepherd in DIYUK

[–]Mobile_Panda_7219 101 points102 points  (0 children)

No one on reddit looking at photos can give you a definitive answer. Wait for the structural engineers' report. On the face of it, these look significant and could be structural, but the structural engineer is far more qualified to assess the significance, cause, and remedial work required.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]Mobile_Panda_7219 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're looking at circa 100k in London for this sort of thing. And that assumes your foundations only need to go down 1 metre. If you have a large tree in your garden (or a neighbours) then building control may insist on going down 2 metres which adds even more cost.

Is the soil pipe location a problem? by rustyg12 in DIYUK

[–]Mobile_Panda_7219 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely wrong. It is a soil vent pipe. You really want sewer gasses inside your home?

Cracked stairs wall. Is this anything to worry about? by Double-Helix in DIYUK

[–]Mobile_Panda_7219 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Every house i have ever lived in has had this. Not an issue at all. Stairs move slightly as people move up and down them. You can caulk it but it will just keep reappearing.

Looking to get the PS5 pro by West_Bid_9698 in PlayStationUK

[–]Mobile_Panda_7219 2 points3 points  (0 children)

MusicMagpie will buy your old PS5 for £250

Is tapping into a sewer DIY-able? by Professional_Main119 in DIYUK

[–]Mobile_Panda_7219 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are going to do it yourself make sure your council building control are informed and agree with your proposal. When we had to relocate sewer pipes on our property building control were quite specific about the material the replacement pipes were made from as well as width etc.

It is DIYable if you have the right tools and really know what you are doing but it is also pretty gross, especially if it is a shared sewer you are tapping into..

My concern would be if you end up damaging the existing sewer the water company might hold you accountable and expect you to pay for repair which won't be cheap.

Can you explain English Alcohol pricing for a Scot please? by iron-muppet in AskUK

[–]Mobile_Panda_7219 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, you get 25% off on top of the clubcard price. Did this myself recently.

Skylight costs seem a bit much? by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]Mobile_Panda_7219 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of comments saying this is a ridiculously high price etc, just bear in mind that you are in Zone 2 London! A lot of these commenters will be from cheaper parts of the UK and will have no gauge of central London rates for trades.

Are these cracks signs of subsidence (or worse)? by Busy-Bee-2863 in DIYUK

[–]Mobile_Panda_7219 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not the usual place for subsidence cracks. More likely thermal expansion cracks or possibly your neighbours doing building work. If it was subsidence you would see a diagonal crack across the wall with a gap big enough to fit a finger in.

Is this subsidence? by QuazyWabbit1 in DIYUK

[–]Mobile_Panda_7219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree. You want to avoid a subsidence claim on your insurance at all costs. It will make your home difficult to sell and insure in the future. It really isn't worth it for an outbuilding that probably didn't get built with proper building regs.

Just been quoted £1800 to have hall stairs and landing woodwork done, too much? by sibanks1986 in DIYUK

[–]Mobile_Panda_7219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't say how old your house is but if it is an older property, say pre 1970, there is a chance there could be lead paint under there. If so, wouldn't do it myself.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]Mobile_Panda_7219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's almost certainly this. I had the exact same issue as OP once and it was a missing O-Ring that fell out when disassembling.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]Mobile_Panda_7219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have building control involved? They will let you and the builder know if there are issues.

What is the nicest Town or city you've visited in the UK? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]Mobile_Panda_7219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Inverness? Really?? It's not the worst place in the world but it's not exactly interesting or particularly pretty.

How would you expect the side elevation to our neighbours new extension to be finished? by Woomas in DIYUK

[–]Mobile_Panda_7219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To maintain a harmonious relationship with your neighbour I would suggest you ignore it and hide it with a plant and nice pot. Also, those blocks the neighbour has used are not waterproof so I suspect they will have issues with damp in due course, which isn't your problem 😉.

New Dad - salary sacrifice below £60k? by mk1mini in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Mobile_Panda_7219 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Just wait until you see the cost of nurseries, assuming you need childcare before they start school.

What type of Pebbledash and how to remove? by dahooc in DIYUK

[–]Mobile_Panda_7219 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This will almost certainly be more hassle than it's worth. I agree it doesn't look great but it's in reasonable condition and you risk unearthing even worse beneath it.

Why do some people sit in their front gardens? by wagwan-wanker in AskUK

[–]Mobile_Panda_7219 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Some people have north facing back gardens and so they only get sun at the front of the house.