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Good day I would like to request a handyman for the following work please: 1. Old apartment in Saxonwold – work to be completed any time from Weds 25, to Mon 29, Aug - Replace old Yale lock - Fill in 2 x small holes in bedroom wall made by headboards (hanging in 2 rooms, removed) and tv unit that was placed on a bracket against the wall (4 small holes) - Paint if necessary 2. New apartment in Atholl – work to be completed either tomorrow, Weds 24 or Thurs 25 Aug - Assemble Decofurn shelf (flat packed, instructions provided) - Mount tv unit on bracket in bedroom - Mount 3 x floating shelves on dining room wall (provided) - Cupboard railings to be put in 3 cupboards – in 2 of them to replace the existing shelves (Leroy Merlin has the railings metal with plastic ends – please advise if you are able to buy these or I should provide them) - Curtain rails to be put up in 2 bedrooms x 1 wall each, and one lounge wall (I will provide railings) - Check connection for dishwasher/washing machine - Regards
Move the geyser cold water vacuums breaker mm above the geyser replace leaking hot water vacuum with new one Replace 38mmx38mm battons under the geyser with the correct x38 Replace irrigation pipe with 40mm PVC on the geyser drip tray seal and secure Replace the 15mm polycop pipe with the 15mm pex pipe on the geyser pressure valve outlet and secure Secure the loose pipe in the ceiling with battons Pipe out the geyser safety valve (TP) to the outside with 22mm copper pipe and secure Replace a leak on the kitchen mixer
Replace L Geyser complete with vacuum breakers and pressure valve, Replace 4 closed coupling toilets, Repair 4 cistern kits replace, Replace underground water pipe 80 Meyers with DBE black underground water pipe from pollprop to DBE, Replace clay pipe surace underground with PVC underground pipe inclusive of 5 elbows 5 y junctions 70 Meyer pipe to be replaced, install 1 outside tap complete with 1 Meyer galvanised pipe and elbows install 3 rodding eyes replace 8 Flexi pipes, Install 4 kitchen mixers complete, Install 7 gullies complete with gully stones, install 8 ball o stops, Install 4 toilet seats, install complete urinal for men's toilet
My bathroom wall has a hole for building plumbing/ maintenance, I would like to close this hole with a door or mechanism that can be opened as needed for plumbing maintenance. The main reason for closing is the odour from the plumbing shaft as well as insects which enter my unit through the shaft hole. The hole is +- 1,7m long and 50cm wide. I would ideally like wood with a waterproof sealant/paint. Please quote
I need a hot and cold water tap installed against the outside scullery wall. The hot and cold water piping are located against the wall within a metre at this location. The existing single concrete washing trough must be bolted to the wall. The waste pipe can be lead into the drain which is also situated within a metre distance. The washing trough rests on a footing. trough
I AM 83 YEARS OLD. Do you have a reduced rate for pensioners? Toilet repair: Cistern was leaking; daughter and gardener dismantled the parts in an attempt to repair the leak but couldn't reassemble the parts. Kitchen sink mixer - cold tap leaking so that it has flooded the cupboard. New washers? New mixer?
Hydrowash/ Grind (where appropriate) apply waterproofing slurry skim /Acrylic waterproof patching as appropriate Check and re-paint any open fillet joints with a waterproofed mortar Remove and patch any peeling paint Remove any unsuitable fillers /damaged plasterwork and repair with waterproof mortar slurry matching plaster texture. Repair plaster cracks & structural cracks Hairline cracks to 0.2mm apply 1 coat HIP Primer and fill with parapet water proofing Cracks to 2mm rake out crack line and treat as above Cracks above 2mm chop out and repair with suitable mortar mix Where necessary float a damp proof bonding slurry to repair and level damaged plaster Structural cracks chop out to full depth and repair with suitable mortar mix Where necessary express an expansion joint into structural crack repairs Waterproof and seal all expansion joints and any plaster lip joints Waterproof and seal all parapets and horizontal reveals with Waterproofing Crack repairs and waterproofing where required on all other vertical and horizontal surfaces. Sealing and waterproofing around window frames, sills and doors etc. Scrape & repair cracked windowsills Assess any ground retaining walls, where necessary, drill and inject under pressure Siloxane Sealer Inspect and waterproof all drainage outflows to exterior balconies Inspect grout work on all exterior tiled balconies and replace where necessary with waterproof grout. Apply 1 coat siloxane sealer to balcony tiles & grout work Prime all plaster repairs 1 coat High Impact Polystyrene Plaster Primer Scrape where necessary, seal, prime and patch exterior pipe work. Seal all previously painted surfaces with acrylic bonding sealer Apply 1 coat Acrylic 1 st Coat where necessary to level repairs. Apply 2 finishing coats of Vinyl Silk in a colour scheme of choice. Apply 1 coat of Bright White Ceiling Acrylic to any porch/ patio ceilings and cornice work
1). Painting of Walls (internal) - undercoat and 2 coats at m2. 2). Painting of soffit (already with rhinolite plaster) 1 coat at 54m2. 3). Painting of ceiling board at 39.5m2 4). Painting of x3 new timber doors and frames with varnish (1 coat) 5). Painting of new double garage size timber door with varnish (1 coat)
The toilet cistern does not stop filling when it reaches its fill and water keeps draining into the toilet which wastes water. I, therefore, need to open and close the water valve which feeds into the cistern to fill and stop filling it which is very annoying. The cistern lid is also broken so I suspect that a new toilet cistern would need to be installed. I need help, please feel free to contact me
I would like to get a quote for a plumber to come out to my house to do the following: 1. Check all taps some are leaking and some do not work at all 2. Repair or replace 2 x toilet cisterns (leaking) 3. Install and plumb new shower (Have fibre glass floor, waste, taps, shower head and doors.) 4. Supply and install hot water system to new shower. 5. Repair toilet waste pipe Our main concern are the leaks as the water account has gone up drastically. Please email only. Thanks.