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The wall with the window in is the worst of all and even with scribing the worktop in there are no other units above it on that wall so it will show. I wonder if they would lay plasterboard on my tiles with sheets over to protect them if they want to go making lots more mess. Laid the right way...

Hacking off isnt realistic Roger, I would even entertain that if the walls didnt contain electrics that would no doubt get damaged in the process. Im left I think with 2 possibilities, either they pva and apply more hardwall to level the wall then finish plaster again. Or they dab 9mm...

Thanks both for the replies, Here is a close up of the sort of finish I have. I realise its very difficult to show defects in photo's but I will try. First is the edging bead, not only showing through but so bad it will need filler before painting. Next is a corner going floor to ceiling...

Time for an update and maybe some advice on the plastering or state of it. I finished the first fix electricals and got them signed off. I got quite acrried away making sure all the back boxes were cut in deep enough for plastering, I even rendered in the small gaps around the boxes to hold them...

Dont forget you will still want power 24/7 for the alarm and security lighting.

At the end of the day Bob you will have to install the cable size chosen by your sparky, after all its him who will be signing the job off one way or another. :) One consideration if you do go with 10mm cable, the present 6mm could be left in place and used for a radial circuit in the future...

Take a poke around the back of ones in somewhere like Currys Roy, lots of single ovens now come pre wired with 13 amp plugs. I dare say its a bit less likely with a double oven :wink: which is why I suggested the poster tried to find the data on the oven. You can usually find a pdf copy of...

Bob, your total load if you go to the capacity of the existing switch is around 11kW if the cable run is say 10mtr then you may need 10mm cable. Use this calc to give yourself an idea. http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Technical/C ... Cable+Size If the oven comes with a manufacturer fitted 13 amp...

Well its been a month since I posted here, I spent a long time looking for a kitchen I could afford and nearly ended up with a B&Q one in desperation as they had a 15% weekend and that along with discounted units brought one down to my price level. Luckily as I really didnt much like the idea...

Well your friend with AVG problems may be a bit miffed if he reads your report on his prowness with a PC :lol: Also we all now know how to use a mirror on a stick and a length of wood to get into your house... :roll: Want me to do the washing up while I visit?

Looks good, yes 6mm would look big, I can see through my 5mm gap and sometimes think its too much. Any weed control under there? Matting or shingle? If not I think you may be weedkilling there next spring :wink:

I dont think Dibs has got a proper job, he spends far too much time out on the project. Still following this with interest like everyone else I guess... Hurry up Dibs I want to see the roof on before it snows :wink:

Wickes budget range self assembly Houston range came to £1300 as in the pic, same specs as Homebase, no appliances or sink. I am hoping I can get another 15% off that price if I play my cards right. Sorry about the quality, not enough light for a picture tonight, here is the Wickes link...

Popped into homebase to get them to draw up a plan. Chose white Como range and with middle of the range handles and worktop, no sink or appliances it came to £2600 dropping to £2400 ish tomorrow. Gulp! Seems like I am in the past price wise. I took a look at Ikea's range and liked it but we...

I had a look in Magnet Roger, I was worried when I saw nothing had prices on, then they gave me a book with them in and I retired quickly. Starting at £4500 for self fit :oops: Well out of my price range. I was thinking I could do it for around £1000. The job has almost ground to a halt now...

Nice to see some more pics, still hard at it! I have a really stupid question, why pay for a large timber and then trim about 1/3 off it, is it for the asthetics or am I missing something fundimental here. In case you dont have a clue what I am on about :oops: here black lined badly...

Hi Roger, yes I know the 2nd 6mm is over the top but I had a 100mtr drum sitting here and I cant for the life of me think of anything else I am likely to want to use it for so what the hell its in there now, perhaps I can run my plasma cutter in there.... :) The dedicated freezer non RCD...

A small update :wink: I used an electric planer on the bowed timber lintel where it dipped below my new straight C24 joist and that worked a treat, its now pretty much level looking and will take a plasterboard covering without looking like the ceiling is pregnant. Next I needed to get the...

Thanks Alan, I will pop up the odd pic as an when something changes on this project if its still being viewed with interest. Not so sure I want you all in my bathroom though :wink: Personally I do enjoy reading others posts when they have plenty of pics as well.

Just in case anyone is still following this thread... I have now beefed up the wooden lintel spanning the opening that used to have a very large window in it. I probably went a bit overboard, but I figured its better that than having the decoration ruined later on. First I acrowed the old joist...