missrose

Thanks for the recommendation.

One other point, all the roofers I've contacted have been from glowing reports on the forum so really at a loss where and how to find someone reliable.

It's fairly urgent, quite a bad leak in my child's bedroom caused by the rain last week. I've had two roofers out already. One of them said he fixed it but the next time it rained the leak was even worse and water was running down the walls. The other one said it was a small job and could see the hole where the water was coming in. He said he would come round last week but now isn't responding to phone calls or messages. I've also been trying to get hold of another roofer but they also aren't returning calls. I understand it's a busy time of year for this particular work but the roof will need replacing next year anyway so there is the potential of a big job here for the right person as well. Any recommendations of reliable, competent roofers gratefully received!

Just wondered if anyone is still having problems with Virgin today? No internet connection in Friern Rd tonight.

I'm looking for an architect to help with the redesign of my kitchen and bathroom. It will involve the removal of an external wall and re-organising of the rooms. It's not a very big job but it would be good to speak to someone who may be able to suggest the best layout of the rooms. I'm hoping to find someone local. Please do let me know if you've used anyone you would recommend. Many thanks.

Hello, I've posted this in Lost and Found as well, just thought I would mention here as well as would really love to find it! I recently lost my daughter's hoodie somewhere between Crystal Palace Road and Barry Road. It's from Boden, grey with orange stars and aged 3-4. Please do let me know if anyone found it, it was fairly new. Thanks very much

We're planning on redoing our kitchen and bathroom which will involve: kitchen removing an exterior wall (and extending into an outhouse) removing a chimney breast ripping out kitchen and replacing new floor and all decoration bathroom ripping out bathroom installing walk in shower installing new bath retiling and all decoration We're not planning on staying in our current flat for longer than a couple of years (growing family) so don't want to spend a fortune but also want it to be done to a fairly high spec so it's easier to sell. Would I need an architect for this, and a structural engineer to remove the exterior wall? I've no idea how much these things cost and would love some advice as well as recommendations for builders/architects/surveyors. Thanks

I'll be returning to work in January 2014 and would like to find a family to share a nanny with. I will need a nanny for three days a week (I don't work on Mondays and will have another day off in the week, which day, tbc.) I have a daughter who will be thirteen months old when I return to work. I also have a toddler who will be just over three years old. She is at Gumboots nursery and ideally the nanny would do drop offs and pick-ups for her but we are happy to negotiate on this. She currently attends from 10.00-4.00. We live fairly close to Gumboots and would prefer the other family to also be near - I can normally walk there in 10 minutes, with dawdling toddler in tow! I'm planning to start looking for a nanny in mid-November and thought it would be helpful to get to know the other family and child first, and also to have a clear idea of what we both need before starting interviews. Please PM me if you would like to discuss further. Thanks very much.

I'm looking for someone to do some basic building work in my garden. I'm after the following: Paving stones laid down for a path Concrete base for a shed Moving an existing shed Removing a previous concrete base Replacing a fence Levelling a lawn area Removing garden waste I'm not sure if I need a builder rather than a gardener but someone experienced and recommended who doesn't cost a fortune would be good! Thanks