There are many reasons why your underfloor heating could be malfunctioning, from blockages and leaks to trapped air and problems with the pipework. The fault will also depend on what type of underfloor heating you have. Homes boasting large expanses of underfloor heating (living and kitchen areas), as well as new build properties, will typically…
It’s that time again when take a look at our latest client feedback. We’re pleased to say that we now have an average score of 9.77 out of 10 on Check a Trade, which as you can imagine, has put a massive smile on our faces! Here are just a few of our favourite recent…
We’re a happy bunch in the Maintracts office today. We’ve received a number of reviews on Checkatrade.com that are so good we’ve just had to share them! Replacement of shower drain: “Very reliable and professional” 10/10 Replacement of pump: “Good, polite and work efficiently. Kept informed throughout the process” 9.8/10 Clearing blocked sink waste pipe:…
It is believed that as many as five million tumble dryers may have been affected by a fault which can cause fires. Whirlpool, who manufacture Hotpoint, Indesit and Creda, have contacted around 3.8 million people informing them of the issue. The fault, which has already left one family in Guildford homeless, and it has been reported…
If you follow our blog or any of our social media channels then you’ll know that if there’s one thing we really love it’s a great review. In fact, we loved this one so much we thought we’d make a video about it! Reviews are really important to us – not only does it give…
If you’ve been on the Wandsworth Guardian or Wimbledon Guardian then you might have seen one of our adverts popup! We always like to try different ways to reach our local customers and we thought this would be an excellent way to spread the word. If you’ve seen our ads then why not let us…
We’ve now been members of Checkatrade for over a year and we can quite honestly say that we have been blown away by the number of wonderful reviews we have received. During our time with Checkatrade we have maintained an overall rating of 9 or more out of 10, which means so much to us as…
Earlier this year we reported that under new rules, landlords will be required to install working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their properties. The new law, which comes in to effect this October, could leave landlords £5,000 out of pocket if not adhered to. Responsible for 26 deaths and 670 injuries a year, smoke and…
Gas Safety Week is back for another year! 23 million homes in the UK, Isle of Man and Guernsey use gas for heating, hot water and cooking, but how many are aware of the dangers of badly fitted or faulty gas appliances? Now in its fifth year, Gas Safety Week (14 – 20 September 2015)…
There are a lot of awkward questions that you could ask in life, asking if your electrician is registered should not be one them. Electrical Safety First recently ran the ‘Awkward Britain’ campaign to help raise awareness of why you must always ask if your electrician is registered. A staggering 18 million of us* are…