Most homes use a lot of energy and as a result, create a large carbon footprint that is detrimental to the environment. There are many benefits of saving energy besides being good for the environment; it will also be good for your wallet. In this article we will look at a few ways you can immediately start saving energy in your home. Tip No. 1 The first tip is that you need to stop taking your appliances for granted. Did you [...]
Giving you peace of mind, as well as keeping your family nice and warm during the cold winter months, a well functioning set of radiators in your property will also help to keep your heating bills down to a minimum. By ensuring that your radiators, and heating system in general, are well maintained, your system will work better, use less power and heat your home more efficiently. Whilst we strongly recommend the benefits of having your heating unit inspected and maintained on [...]
Do you ever find that your shower keeps dripping, even when switched off? Annoying isn’t it! We are regularly called out by customers who face this problem and want to know why it happens. One of the most common causes of this problem relates to showers which are attached to bath taps. With a diverter valve you lift and press down to send the water either to the showers or to the taps. Despite the fact that your bath taps may [...]
Buying a New Boiler – What Do You Need To Know? Whilst replacing a worn out boiler with a new one will certainly hit your bank balance initially it is important to focus on the long term benefits that it will offer rather than the short term expense. Benefits of having a new boiler include: Increased Reliability Increased Efficiency Reduced Carbon Footprint Reduced Energy Bills Increased Hot Water Production Better Heating Production 7 year warranties (full parts and labour) so [...]
Burst pipes are at the heart of many plumbing issues and despite the fact that many water pipes are made from copper, a very durable material, they are still prone to springing a leak. How does this happen though? Pipes designed solely for the purpose of allowing water to pass through, should surely be able to withstand almost anything. The truth is though that depending on the type of water running through the pipe, leaks can sometimes begin to appear [...]
It can’t be time for a boiler service surely? Who on earth has there boiler serviced during the middle of the summer?? Wait a moment..... Stop and think about it and you will begin to realise when now is the perfect time for a boiler service. Why wait until you are about to start using your heating again before checking if it is working or not? By having your boiler serviced now, you can be sure that it is in [...]
The Silent Killer Known as the ‘silent killer’ Carbon Monoxide (or CO) cannot be seen or smelt and this alone should be enough to ensure that you regularly seek the assistance of a plumber to service your gas appliances on at least an annual basis. Government figures indicate that approximately 15 people die every year from Carbon Monoxide poisoning, caused by gas appliances and flues that have not been properly installed, maintained or that are poorly ventilated. Even people who [...]
Do you take care of your roof? One of the most important parts of any property, it is also one of the easiest neglected. It is far better (and safer) to have the peace of mind that your roof is protecting your home & will not be an obstruction to a future sale. As an independent roofing contractor in London, we understand the importance of providing both reliable and affordable repair and installation services to all of our customers. From [...]
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with not being a DIY expert. We all have our own unique set of skills and DIY is certainly not everybody’s cup of tea. So Many Potential Problems If you have been affected by an emergency such as a window needing replacing or have suffered with the horrendous after effects of a break in and need some assistance securing doors and windows, having somebody reliable to turn to can be absolutely essential. Have you ever returned [...]
We have had lots of requests recently asking for information about our Google Maps listing. We greatly value all of the feedback that we receive from our customers and below is an easy step by step guide detailing how to add a review. Firstly, it is crucial that you are signed in with your Google account if you wish to write a review. If you need to create a new account, simply click here, click on the ‘Create An Account’ option [...]
We love receiving feedback from our clients and if you are kind enough to leave us a few words on our Facebook page, the good news is that it couldn’t be much quicker and easier to do so. All you need to do is make sure you are signed in to your personal FB page. Visit our FB page by clicking here and then follow the next 4 steps. Click Reviews on the left side of the Page’s Timeline Click [...]
We don’t expect our customers to understand the full workings of a central heating system because after all, that’s what we are here for. However, knowing the basics of central heating system maintenance offers you the chance to save significant time, money and effort when the time comes that your central heating system ceases to work properly. Below we have highlighted a couple of tips which can make a substantial difference. Your Temperature Becomes Unregulated One of the most common [...]
A recent Gas Safety Trust poll of 2,000 people has highlighted the fact that despite the fact that many people are aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, just 13% of people can identify the main symptoms and characteristics of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Younger People At Risk The poll indicated that it was the younger age group (under 25s) as the age group least able to identify all of the symptoms and characteristics. The report also found that [...]
