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Re: how to pay builders

Firstly and most importantly use a standard contract and get a copy of insurances. £50k is actually minor works. Up to 10% upfront is normal anything more is excessive. Unless there are special order non returnable items. Then pay as per sections of work completed. Retentions, in standard contracts ...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: how to pay builders
Replies: 2
by SW18_Dad
Mon Mar 17, 2025 7:54 am

Re: Which home improvements do you LOVE?

Incredibly useful. Great for blanching, rinsing etc. Perfect for using with an induction hob - pans of boiling water bubbling in under a minute etc. As you say it is a pricey item. You do need the pre filter to go with it to prevent lime scale - this can go in a separate cupboard or even in a baseme...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Which home improvements do you LOVE?
Replies: 12
by SW18_Dad
Mon Mar 03, 2025 8:15 am

Re: 🚨 Wandsworth Council Withdraws Commercial Event Licences for Local Parks

Wandsworth Common is a little different as it is covered by tighter restrictions as it was the outcry over enclosure that lead to its protection in the original 1871 Act which is specific to the Common. I don’t think that The Long Act [which deals with Metropolitan Parklands] repeals the older legis...
Forum: Local News
Topic: 🚨 Wandsworth Council Withdraws Commercial Event Licences for Local Parks
Replies: 5
by SW18_Dad
Mon Feb 10, 2025 7:39 am

Re: Community Fibre

Community Fibre are way more reliable than VM.

VM’s core network is very out of date.

The upstream speed is the killer with CF you get a good fat symmetrical package.

I have CF at home and for business and it is great.
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Community Fibre
Replies: 2
by SW18_Dad
Tue Jan 21, 2025 7:26 pm

Re: Sound proofing / insulation recommendation pls

Not an easy thing to solve - I’ve soundproofed a good few buildings. - Impact noise - Flanking noise - that goes around the soundproofing in the structure - Directly transmitted noise such as speech. You are taking about impact noise? The issue you have here is the floor boards are nailed to the joi...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Sound proofing / insulation recommendation pls
Replies: 1
by SW18_Dad
Mon Dec 02, 2024 7:19 am

Re: Any plans for Wandsworth to increase charges for SUVs?

A Tesla Y is a decent midway. That is from the former owner of a couple of Discovery4s and Range Rovers. No it won’t tow 3500kg and you can’t put a 850kg pallet in the back. I did both of this things at various times. But do you need that in a family car? But it does have a family sized boot (if you...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Any plans for Wandsworth to increase charges for SUVs?
Replies: 5
by SW18_Dad
Mon Dec 02, 2024 6:54 am

Re: Fibre broadband (aka FTTP)

There are a number of quite complex reasons why Open Reach build where they are building. In no particular order The first is *perceived* returns based on uptake percentages. OR use a very odd formula for working this out that is based on quite old data. Secondly OR avoids like the plague is areas w...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Fibre broadband (aka FTTP)
Replies: 4
by SW18_Dad
Mon Nov 25, 2024 10:13 am

Re: Electric cars in Wandsworth

I’ve driven fully electric since 2019. I’ve had three EV’s all Tesla Tesla S - nice to drive - very large car - but dated as 1st gen - great fun - stupid fast Tesla X - avoid - terrible mechanicals - physically much larger than a Discovery4 - turns heads with its idiotic Falcon wing doors. It was si...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Electric cars in Wandsworth
Replies: 5
by SW18_Dad
Mon Nov 04, 2024 7:40 am

Re: Smart home

Be prepared the products to be dropped without warning and left unsupported. Think Hive cameras etc. Cloudy has many advantages but the massive disadvantage of Mr X can decide the server no longer makes sense and you own a brick. Personally I recommend using a series of stand alone systems - do you ...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Smart home
Replies: 2
by SW18_Dad
Tue Aug 29, 2023 6:36 am

Re: Architect Recommendation

Try www.Olbc.Co.Uk

They are not as expensive as the branding might suggest and just get planning done with no drama.
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Architect Recommendation
Replies: 3
by SW18_Dad
Tue Aug 29, 2023 6:31 am

Re: Soft furnishings recommendation

It depends if you are looking for interior design as well?
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Soft furnishings recommendation
Replies: 2
by SW18_Dad
Mon Aug 21, 2023 7:20 am

Re: NSL fly tipping fines on behalf of Wandsworth Council

Small Claims Court rulings do not create a precedent. It is highly likely they won’t even send anyone to the hearing or if they do it will be someone who isn’t legally qualified trying to bamboozle you to settle in the court steps because….. I agree this is shakedown stuff based on statics mill evid...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: NSL fly tipping fines on behalf of Wandsworth Council
Replies: 15
by SW18_Dad
Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:11 am

Re: Reckless driver in Stormont Road / Clapham Northside

I’m conflicted I’m a cyclist and I race I race occasionally. I drive a large vehicle to tow for work. However, I’m not an enthusiast in cargo bike for kids. The SUV drivers actions were: on the facts described illegal - didn’t give 1.5m space - used horn aggressively rather than to warn - caused con...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Reckless driver in Stormont Road / Clapham Northside
Replies: 22
by SW18_Dad
Mon Jul 24, 2023 8:10 am

Re: Solicitor for neighbour dispute

I would be very cautious about using a solicitor in this realm: you could well end up spending a ton of money and just have a bigger headache.

It would be useful if you could give a vague outline of the issues as there are many other avenues to pursue first off.
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Solicitor for neighbour dispute
Replies: 12
by SW18_Dad
Sun Jul 23, 2023 11:09 am

Re: Cost of converting large cellar v digging basement

I assume you mean 6 foot of headroom?

The main cost is the underpinning and steelwork.

One of the smarter companies has substituted electric diggers for expensive workers to keep a lid on run away labour costs.

All construction costs have rocketed but are levelling off now.
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Cost of converting large cellar v digging basement
Replies: 3
by SW18_Dad
Mon Jul 17, 2023 8:56 am