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Re: Replacement window?

Ayrton

It’s been a while but thinking 500-1000 per window
Replies: 5
Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:52 am

Re: Should I get my children USA passports?

The biggest advantage is if they want to live and work with America one day. It's hard to know what they want to do in the future so I always think the more options the better. As you say, taxation is a minefield. One thing to think about is that applying is slightly onerous because of the physical ...
Replies: 14
Tue Apr 11, 2023 5:38 am

Re: best company to use for sailing around Greece or Croatia

Have you been on a boat? It’s cramped and the number of passengers they quote include usually two people sleeping in the lounge (saloon). Can you sail? If not you also need a private cabin for the skipper. You haven’t said how many people but if you say a few families think you are looking at multip...
Replies: 2
Mon Jul 25, 2022 7:11 am

Re: Experiences with Electric Cars

I would install your own charger if you have a house. Either off-street or get a plastic hazard cover and string the cable across the pavement if a terrace. The convenience of having your own and not worrying about it being blocked or taken is high. The cost on specialist night time tariffs is cheap...
Replies: 14
Mon Nov 22, 2021 7:03 am

Re: Plumber needed

I went through a few plumbers and found Fausto through a recommendation. He's never done that level of work for me though. He done fixing leaks and replacing a boiler. But if he's interested I would recommend his professionalism.

https://www.yell.com/biz/more-plumbing-london-7332331/
Replies: 5
Mon Nov 22, 2021 6:55 am

Re: Small Builder Required in Clapham/Balham/ Battersea Area

I had this problem with getting someone to remove a chimney breast. I found Miroslaw on +44 (0) 7535 544455 who did a great job.
Replies: 2
Mon Jul 05, 2021 7:21 am

Re: Superstar tree surgeon reco needed to correct topping (bad!) and re-initiate growth at lower levels

Just a note to say I recently used Toby from Take a Bough to remove a birch tree in my terrace garden and was happy with the service and price.
Replies: 9
Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:35 pm

Re: Aircon installation

I twice used a company Crystal Sigma to install a Daikin split system in two flats. The biggest problem is where to put the compressor outside that neighbors won't object (it is very quiet) and condensate drainage. Try to avoid having a pump, they are trouble. Gravity flow on the outside wall is best.
Replies: 6
Mon Mar 15, 2021 7:34 am

Re: If my baby is born in Kingston Hospital what will be the place of birth?' London' or 'Kingston Upon Thames'?

I think like the first poster I expected it to say London. Now in their passport is says “Place of Birth: Lambeth” and people will just ask “where?”
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Mon Feb 08, 2021 8:13 am