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Homeowner guides
Plain, practical steps for common home jobs and emergencies in the UK: what to do first, what to ask, and which rules apply. Each guide links to its sources.
Your boiler has stopped working: what to do firstNo heating or hot water: what to try, and when to call a Gas Safe engineer.Burst pipe or bad leak: first stepsStopcock, electrics, draining the pipes, then who to call.End of tenancy cleaning: a room-by-room checklistRoom by room, the inventory, and how your deposit works.How to get three roof repair quotes you can compareSame brief, same questions, written quotes: then compare.How to choose a painter and decoratorPreparation, what a quote includes, and lead paint in older homes.Fence repair after a stormSafety, whose fence it is, insurance, then repair or replace.Electrical safety at homeWarning signs, the RCD, inspections and who may do the work.Locked out: what to do, and how to choose a locksmithFree options first, then the right questions for a locksmith.Planning permission and Building Regulations: the differenceTwo different approvals, party walls and the UK's four sets of rules.How to compare quotes from local tradesSame brief, quote or estimate, what is included and your rights.
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