Many families are looking for ways to reduce their heating bills, especially now the winter months are here. Reducing heat loss is the best way to save money on your heating bills and make sure your house stays warm in the colder months. Here are our top tips for reducing heat loss in your home this winter. How to reduce heat loss Heat may be lost from your home in any direction as warm air escapes and cold air invades. Around one-quarter of your heating can be lost through the roof, up to 10% may vanish through the floor and…
You may have a cooker, boiler or fire in your home but how many of us remember to get our gas appliances checked each year by a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer? As summer comes to an end and autumn is upon us, Gas Safety Week from the 16th-22nd September 2019 aims to raise awareness of gas safety. Poorly maintained gas appliances can cause fires, carbon monoxide poisoning, leaks and even explosions. Here are 11 statistics every household should be aware of... 1. 1 in 9 inspected boilers are thought to be unsafe according to the Gas Safe Register. 2.…
Electricity is the lifeblood that powers the modern workplace. Whether it’s lighting, running computers and appliances, and providing security, electricity is always the preferred form of energy. Putting together and maintaining the electrical infrastructure in a workplace requires skilled hands. This is where a commercial electrician comes in. Safety first Safety is a primary concern when it comes to electrical fittings. Every business has to comply with workplace health and safety standards by protecting its employees and customers against electrical hazards. It’s therefore important to have a qualified electrician on hand to ensure that the wiring and components do not…
The decision to buy a new build often boils down to personal preference. Some people prefer dated-looking properties, others look for a brand new home with little maintenance. Our clients often ask us if there is any difference between the two, and we explain that the difference is quite significant; here are some of the major benefits of buying a new home. Design input Buying a new home gives you the opportunity to have far greater input into the final design. Working from a blank canvas makes it far easier to personalise each room, meaning that your house will start…
It is becoming increasingly popular, especially in the summer, to convert your loft as a means of obtaining more space without having to move home. You could think of it as a new fashion trend. Below we will give our top tips on what you should be thinking about when making the decision to invest in a loft conversion. You cannot check how suitable your loft is for a project too thoroughly Whether you hope to create a spare room, storage space or second bathroom, loft conversations can be transformative to your daily life. But many get caught out before…
