Straight answers for homeowners

Plain-English guides to the rules and practicalities of work on your home in England: building regulations, gas safety, landlord checks and what happens during a refit. Every guide lists its official sources.

Getting a quote

What should I send on WhatsApp to get a handyman estimate?

The photos, measurements and details to send Emir Handyman on WhatsApp for a free estimate in Thurrock, south Essex and east London.

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Regulations

Do I need building regulations for a new kitchen or bathroom?

When a kitchen or bathroom refit in England needs building regulations approval: Part P electrics, drainage, ventilation, walls and planning.

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Heating and gas

Who is allowed to work on my boiler and gas appliances?

How the Gas Safety Regulations 1998 work, how to check a Gas Safe engineer's ID card and licence, and which heating jobs are water-side, not gas.

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Landlords

What safety checks does a landlord need in England?

A practical checklist for landlords in England: annual gas check, EICR every 5 years, smoke and CO alarms, legionella, EPC and Renters' Rights Act.

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Kitchens

What happens during a kitchen refit, step by step?

The order of work in a kitchen refit, from measuring and strip-out to first fix, worktops, tiling and snagging, and where the rules apply.

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Bathrooms

How does a bathroom refit work, from strip-out to sealant?

The order of work in a bathroom refit: strip-out, first fix, waterproofing, electrical zones, extractor fans, tiling, second fix and sealant.

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