July 19th, 2010
Using under floor heating can provide the needed heating to many locations at home, most people are only familiar with using the system in bathrooms but you can also use the system as the main heating system for your home
Under floor heating can be installed powered by electric supplier or heated water supply, the system tubes can be installed under floor between joists, under tiles or weed floor
Most of the systems can be controled using thermostats to each heated area
Your under floor heating fitter or plumber should be able to advice on the best option to your property
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July 19th, 2010
The type of heating system you choose maybe determined by your property and the areas you live in, there are a number of heating systems and boilers to help you save money on the heating bill
Keeping warm in winter can be really expensive if you are still old boiler or bad radiators system, you Gas Safe Registerred Plumber in London should be able to advice on the best options for your home
The Main types of Boiler and heating systems are:
Conventional Boilers
Conventional boilers are generally used in conjunction with a hot water cylinder and roof tanks and radiators. You can find that available for oil or gas, floor standing or wall mounted
Many people do not have the space needed to accommodate the water cylinder so that system may not suite every home
Megaflow system- delivering more hot water
The system works based on a mains pressure system takes water directly from the mains and supplies it to both the hot and cold systems. You again need a space to have your hot water tank
Condensing Boilers
Very efficiency system that works very well but again may not fit all type of properties
Combination Boilers (Combi Boilers)
The perfect solution for small space, no need for hot water tanks and you run all your heating and hot water from the boiler direct
Condensing Combination Boiler (Condensing Combi)
This system gives you the extra efficiency of a condensing boiler as well as the advantages of a combination boiler
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July 4th, 2010
Electricity can be one of the most dangerous things in the home and if you need to know why you just read the following statement from NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting), about 12,500 fires a year are caused by faulty wiring
Hints and Tips
You must make sure you hire a qualified London Electrician to do the works
Have a plan and take your electrician advise seriously and remember that there are limitations on the number of sockets that can be run off an electricity supply.
The cost of your installations is very much depends on the number of sockets, spotlight, lights, tv points, telephone point and all your other extra supply point your require and budgets can soar if you suddenly decide to increase or change your plans
Electrical Installations requires running wires, opening new channels in walls and ruin that lovely wall papers so be prepared to do some decorating works once your electrician is finished so, when booking the electrician also think about booking in a decorator for a week after the job is due to finish.
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July 4th, 2010
Installing a new kitchen can take anything from one to three or four weeks depends on the size of your kitchen, the preparation works required before the start of the installation and that can be extremely disruptive to your normal every day home life
Having a new kitchen is certainly a worthwhile investment that adds value to your property and makes your kitchen the real heart of your home
Tips and Hints
Your kitchen fitter will remove your old kitchen and that means a lot of dirt and dust
Some of the old houses when that process takes place the walls gets exposed and the plaster could be revealed which contribute to a big percentage f the dust created ( my advise is to buy good quality dust sheets and cover as much surfaces as possible starting with covering the door or halls leading to your kitchen, if your hire an experienced kitchen fitter or professional builders they will most luckily follow that advise)
Recycle your old Appliances, why not contact your local council and get some advice on the best way to recycle your old kitchen appliances or ask your kitchen fitter for advise
Pack ahead and make sure you label everything so you can find that tea mug when you really need to have your mooning cup
Know your local fast food stores for a quick lunch or a late dinner
Laundry, remember that your washing machine may be in that kitchen and your works uniform or that lovely dress you need for an important meeting must be washed, so be prepared !!
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June 11th, 2010
Central heating is still by far the cheapest and the most efficient way to keep warm in winter, but unfortunately there are still many of us using old boilers that not only bad for the environments but also expensive to run
Replacing your old boiler must be a priority if you have just moved to a new property or hoping to save money on your gas bill, a high efficiency boiler and heating system with good controls can save you up to around 30% on your bills per year.
Whether you’re considering installing your first central heating system or replacing your old one, make sure you your fitter is a Gas Safe Registered.
Your Gas safe engineer will be able to advice on the best system for your property so make sure you consult with them first before buying your new boiler
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June 11th, 2010
Many families suffer daily with the availability of just one bathroom or toilet facilities in the house or flat they live in ( especially during the morning rush hour ), Adding a second bathroom, en-suite bathroom, toilet or a shower room is not only an investments in your comfort but also a great investments in your property
The market has all sizes, shapes and design to fit your available space, your bathroom fitter will be able to pick the right materials for your available space
The possibility of adding a new bathroom or en-suite is endless but you must consider the one major factor in deciding the location of the new bathroom or toilet
Drains and plumbing
You Bathroom will have to be connected to drains and plumbing. Sanitary fittings must be connected to a soil stack which is 100 mm (4in) diameter vertical pipe leading to an underground drain at an inspection chamber ( the manhole) The gradient of the drain should be neither too steep or to shallow, otherwise the possibility of blockages might occur, your plumber should be able to advise on the best sloution
Where it is not possible to connect directly to the manhole, there are other options available such as Saniflo – http://www.saniflo.com that can serve a new shower or bath tube
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June 7th, 2010
In England and Wales work carried out on a part of your property which adjoins your neighbours, must comply with the Party Wall Act 1996.
A party wall is any wall on the boundary line of two or more properties and includes garden walls as well as the walls of buildings, when you are carrying out work that will affect the structural strength or support function of the party wall or might cause damage to the neighbouring side of the wall you must officially (normally in writing) notify your affected neighbour.
The notice must be served at least two months before the intended start date of the work, giving details of the work to be carried out, But most importantly, no work may start until all neighbouring parties have agreed in writing to the notice.
The process is simple but is some cases you may need to seek advice from your building control office, a party wall surveyor or an architect
You could ask your Local Builders for advice
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June 7th, 2010
First Builders qualified tradesmen service including, build a house extension, Plastering , tiling, painting and decorating, update or renovate your bathroom, house, kitchen, living space or an office.
First Builders quote service is completely free and all works is reasonably priced
Our staff are experienced in all aspects of house renovation worksin London: plumbers, carpenters, painters and decorators, bricklayers, electricians, carpenters and builders
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June 2nd, 2010
Most of London’s properties has a small kitchens space and some cases tiny space and in a small kitchen every space available matters
Planning your kitchen will include many main areas from space for food preparation and cooking to washing up and storage so it essential to plan the room thoroughly.
The basic design rules for kitchens, however large or small depends on shape of the room, most common basic shapes for a kitchen plan are I, U and L shapes.
I shaped kitchen, in this type of kitchen, all appliances and storage are down one side of the room, making a neat, tidy and efficient line of kitchen cabinets
L shaped kitchen fits best where the kitchen can be installed into one corner.The L shaped kitchen can be either fitted neatly around the corner or if the space permits, one arm can be build into the room to act as a serving table or eating bar.
U shaped can be fitted in square kitchens and is often best in a confined space because the appliances can be installed around the cook, who stands in the centre and has everything within reach.
The most important decision when it comes to fitting a new kitchen, repairing old kitchen or renovating your kitchen is off course the kitchen fitter, hiring professional kitchen fitter in London is a wise investment
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June 2nd, 2010
Kitchen and garage conversions are the most popular way and relatively the lowest cost method of increasing the floor area of an existing property and adding real value to your house or flat.
Building extra space can be used in many ways form adding extra rooms, dining area, second living room, play room or home office to building a full extension .The cost of building a garage or Kitchen extensions can be reduced by choosing the right building materials and hiring an experienced building contractor in london
Most of the house extensions builders will provide you with a estimation of the total cost but you should insist on having a fixed price quotation and a clear step payments plan
You should make sure you builders use a contract and have the right kind of insurance
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