Just being a grouch because I have a workman in my house.

I completely understand. After a survey which took 4 hours where he clambered all over the house, we have decided against having an air pump installed. It is too much upheaval - other things like the cost and the little saving were taken into account - 3 or 4 workers all over the house, several wardrobes to be emptied. Dogs to be kept calm. We decided to stay as we are.

Hopefully it will all have been worth it when your work is finished and cleared up

Oh how I sympathise!

It so difficult even with workmen I know.
I find it hard to relax and don't go out in case they need to know anything or there's a problem.

As has been said, at least it's only two days and then you'll have your comfortable house back and, more importantly, it will be warm with the new boiler.

Well, Keepingquiet thanks for the telling off. FYI, British Gas insist on someone being present while the work is done so I can’t leave. Having a new boiler is not filling me with joy, nor is the extortionate bill. Anyway, have a good day.

With me I would probably go out and leave him to it, also I would be looking forward to having a new boiler...

Having any building works done my mil used to say “you are happy to see them come and happy to see them go.”

A house on our boundary is about to be demolished and a new one built over the next 18 months. I am dreading it. Already they cut through the gas main and blocked the driveway. Be thankful your job is only taking a couple of days and think how pleased you will be when it’s done.