Category: Property renovations

The spotlight has been placed firmly on heat pumps for homes in the UK, as a way to tackle the cost of living crisis, rising utility bills and concerns about climate change in one fell swoop.

With a nil rate of VAT introduced on heat pump prices for the next five years, as well as grants of up to £5,000 from the government to cover the cost of a heat pump boiler upgrade, the incentives are in place to make now the time to switch.

Continue reading Everything you need to know about heat pumps

Clutter is something that can get on top of us all. With busy lives, it’s often hard to find the time for a deep clean of our homes, yet studies show that 50% of us could happily live without most of the things we own.

The arrival of spring is a fantastic excuse to clear away any accumulated mess, paving the way for a positive, optimistic, and productive season.

Continue reading Top tips for handling a house spring clean

The start of a new year is often a time when we start to pay more attention to the little jobs that need doing around the house.

You might notice winter damage you hadn’t already spotted – a loose roof tile or a leaking water pipe — and where there’s a risk of water getting into your property, it should be a priority to get it weather-proofed once again.

As the new year continues and the winter weather gives way to spring, it’s the time of year to hire a skip and clear out unruly growth from your garden.

Hiring a skip for garden waste is a handy way to get rid of large amounts of cut-back foliage and branches, and give yourself a blank canvas to work within spring-summer 2020.

A new year often feels like the time to get your house in order, both literally and figuratively.

If you’ve been putting off some big DIY tasks over the autumn and winter months, make it a priority to return to planning them and getting started in January.

Here are five house and garden DIY resolutions to make for New Year 2020, to help keep things on track as we move towards the spring and summer months.

You’ve probably barbecued your last burger of the Summer but that doesn’t mean you should neglect your garden until Spring arrives.

With just a little TLC you can keep your garden clean and tidy, giving you plenty of enjoyment from it in the colder months.

Office clearances can be even more stressful than moving house. Whereas a house move typically has a limited amount of furniture and other possessions, offices can contain huge amounts of all kinds of mixed materials.

With less than 100 days till Christmas, there’s no denying that winter is coming. As the calendar pages fall like autumn leaves, it’s time to get the house ready for winter.

Clearing rubbish isn’t everyone’s idea of fun, but it’s made much easier when you hire a skip or a man with a van to remove all of your waste in one go.

Assuming you find a registered waste carrier who is fully licensed and legal, both options give you peace of mind and all the necessary paperwork to show that you have disposed of your waste correctly.

Home renovations are one of the most common reasons why people hire a skip but before you start ripping out those fixtures and fittings, you need to be aware of building regulations.

Continue reading Building regulations you need to consider when renovating