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Hi friends. We are looking at a house that hasn’t been updated since the 90s and needs a bit of work – nothing too extensive, I don’t think. Any tips? I’m asking because when we bought our last flat, we got stung by a very good, reputable RICS surveyor who frankly missed quite a lot of issues. We didn’t find out ‘til we moved in, obviously. Is there such a thing as taking a builder round to the house viewing with you and have them do a very rough assessment? This seems more practical than the traditional route. Would love to hear any experiences, or any recommendations of reputable builders who might do an hourly visit. Thanks.

Looking for a reliable experience Carpenter or joiner. Job: 1) To create a small built-in dressing table between our built-in wardrobes. Floating. Push-open drawer. MDF okay as that’s what our wardrobes were done in. We can paint it or you can spray. 2) to replace hinges with something more heavy duty on existing carpentry as the hinges have failed: Oak front door, the two built-in wardrobes and some smaller cupboard doors in our living room. Crofton Park SE4.

Did any parents use a sleep consultant to help their baby sleep better? Interested in real testimonials from real people, not people advertising themselves or setting up fake accounts on here. Thanks! (ps I will not do the cry it out method)

Anyone know if the leisure centre at Forest Hill or East Dulwich has a pool that?s warm enough to help little babies not to freak out? The websites are pretty rubbish. Forest Hill has space at the learner pool but don?t know if that?s more for all the children. Want to take my five month old somewhere for half an hour.

Ahh what a shame. I was looking for high quality catering items and utensils for a kitchen gadget freak.

Haven?t been to Lordship Lane for a while and conscious that stuff changes all the time. Is there still a Kitchen wares shop on LL? Not bells who sell kitchen units, I mean utensils and kitchen gadgets. Thanks

Woah I didn't know this! How far in advance do you need to book nursery? I was hoping to go back to work in May but certainly hadn't thought about looking for nurseries right now.

We have a Loaf 'clever' velvet sofa which is polyester velvet. It's not stained, just smells. How do you clean yours? Get a professional in? Hire a steam cleaner? Something else?

Who should we get to investigate a new damp smell in our Victorian hallway? I don?t want to get scammed or ripped off. We suspect floorboards or that might be coming from the next door neighbour?scc be wall.

8 days in advance at 10pm! Crikey. Yeah you?re right, that?s what I?ve found. And half the time it doesn?t even work. What a shame, no it?s more than that; it feels like a total failure to the community. Will write to councillors and manager and hopefully others do too.

How does anybody manage a reasonably spontaneous swim at either Dulwich leisure centre or Forest Hill pools? The new online booking system says ?full, full, full? and you have to book over a week on advance. It didn?t used to be like this. I wonder if it?s the same people just hogging all the slots. Or do you think it will relax a bit after Covid? I just feel really dismayed ? it?s not much of an incentive for new people to try and get fit in the area through swimming if there are simply no ways to do it. Feels like a former council service that has failed its community. If anyone has any tips, do share.

A little person here has a craving for fluffy pancakes for breakfast! Anyone know if there?s a caf? here who does them? Happy to travel further than lordship.

I just came across the same thing this July. I resent that you have to give all of your personal details and data away just to check to even see if there?s any slots at all! What happened to just being able to turn up to places spontaneously? Anyway, the site says there is spaces available for a swim, and then when you go to book, it says the number of requests exceeds the spaces available. Going round in circles.

How very, very wrong you were.... Thunderblue600 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Take a chill pill - 17,000 average a year die from > the flu here in the UK - why not ask the postman > to stop delivering your mail? > > Dan Calladine via twitter well done for the > reality check. > > Since 2014 flu related deaths have been 17,000 > annually - CORONA has been so blown out of all > proportion - Media frenzy desperate for more > 'copy' - Some are getting extremely RICH off the > back of this overblown virus. > > So we have advanced from B to C which hopefully > will all be over in 3.5 months not Years! Ah so > then we go to D! > > My dear nephew living with his girlfriend in > Dongguan China, in the RED zone shares a very > interesting perspective. > > https://www.itv.com/news/2020-02-06/how-does-the-w > uhan-coronavirus-compare-to-seasonal-flu/

Hi, We?re moving soon and will need a reliable, trustworthy cleaner for a 3-bed near Crofton Park train station. Do you have an amazing person you?d heartily recommend? We can only do Fridays but any time of day is ok. Must have references. Our current cleaner in ED was cutting corners eg not sweeping behind the bin, or dusting windowsills, or mopping under the loo. I just want someone who does a thorough job and will make the place feel noticeably spotless. We are kind, generally tidy, trustworthy and will keep out of his/ her way. ?12 ph

Hi, I need someone for 2 potential paving/ building jobs in my garden. This is a live job so need a reliable, recommended tradie. Details are below. 1. Pave front of house in front of bay. - Dig out any existing soil as needed, or increase height, then lay weed membrane. - Level the area and lay hard paving (approx 11 square metres) - Prepare garden path area by creating level concrete base ready for mosaic tiling. I already have someone who can do the mosaics, he just needs the prep done first. - Remove existing brick doorstep and replace with bullnose Yorkstone step and new air brick. 2. Add corner seating area - In the back garden, prepare ground of about 1.9 x 1.9m - Create raised seating area, using either existing porcelain tiles OR balau wood decking. - Create hardwood floating bench, set in retained rendered bed. We might be able to get someone else to make the bench. If you know of a landscaper with experience here, please let me know as we definitely want to go ahead. NB we don't need designs or sketches as we can do that ourselves - just the craft and construction. DMs open. or

I know this post has a million similar requests. I know how hard it is to find an amazing, loyal, trusted cleaner. Someone who will make you think ?ooooh? and go above and beyond. I know there?s plenty of people looking for cleaning work. But we?re looking again after having lots of disappointments with GetSet. I?m hoping someone will share the name of their brilliant cleaner or agency and it won?t be their first post, or the cleaner?s husband, or a fake profile. Anyone? We?re in Honor Oak Park. A 3 bed house, no kids, looking for a once week clean. We?ll need proper references and proof of insurance. _please don?t reply unless you have all these. And yes, I can spot a fake post from the top of Dawson?s Hill_ Thank you!!

Hi, has anyone had a woodburner fire fitted? I find Casa in Peckham SO expensive so would be open for recommendations of how else to do it. We'll need someone to remove a faux cast iron fireplace, sweep the chimney, line the flue, and fit the fire & a new hearth. Do you use one company or buy your stove online and get a fitter to install it? All advice welcome.

Fingers crossed it reopens, I love Mrs Robinson and it?s nice to have something other than coffee or pricey restaurants. Luxury flats, luxury flats, luxury flats ? that?s all we seem to hear in Southeast London. Don?t these money-grabbing developers realise that without a varied, interesting High Street, the appeal of ED and price premium of these luxury flats is no longer sustainable?

Dear young Irish lad approaching everyone in the ED Picturehouse and Oddonis: Congratulations on your confidence. You have no fear and a strong sales pitch. But maybe try some politeness next time. Snapping ?give me your name?, then demanding ?how much?? whilst beckoning with your hand is plain rude. Additionally, when perturbed but polite diners offer you the money in their pockets, don?t roll your eyes and say ?better than nothing I suppose?. Confidence is one thing, insolence is another. Good luck on your sponsored run, or whatever it was...

a *lot* of money.

Oh it's just an example I saw. We don't necessarily need Banham locks, I'm sure the door companies make a tidy margin from furniture and locks...

Families of ED with lovely front doors. Where *did* you get it? We're really struggling to figure out how to get a genuine Victorian style 4-panel door. They have raised mouldings to the exterior which faux ones from Howdens do not. The London Door Company is way too overpriced. I don't want to get reclaimed as we want a new, snug fit. Are there alternative I should know about? Joiners always point me to Howdens but they're not quite authentic. Thanks

We have a decent sized building job coming up. I'm thinking of asking Mark Elsebach from ME Home Improvements to come over and quote. Does anyone have any experience of using Mark? I'm especially keen to know if he's able to stick to timelines, communicates well if things change, and if he's tidy and able to do jobs requiring structural/ steel work. Not sure if he's just a handyman. Finally, how did you find his team around toddlers, kids, dogs and life at home? I assume all good builders are respectful of private spaces within your home too. Thanks

Hello, can anyone point us in the direction of a reputable supplier of aluminium bifold doors? If we can afford it, we hear lots of good things about Schuco, Reynaers and Klober doors but not sure who to use to supply them. I've had it with bifoldingdoor factory in Croydon. Any company that you have to chase for their own business 5 times surely isn't worth it! Please also tell me if I'm correct in thinking its around ?1k per pane. Thanks