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No matter how careful and vigilant you are on your property, all homeowners will discover a plumbing leak in the home from time to time. The frequency in which you notice a plumbing leak, however, can be dramatically reduced if some common ground rules are followed. Here in this article, we aim to provide you with the knowledge and skills to hopefully spot the warning signs of a plumbing leak. Once you do you will be able to minimise the damage it can do to your home! So, read on below for our best tips on how to stop a plumbing leak causing water damage on your property. Don’t Leave Water Consuming Devices On When You Are Not Home Now it goes without saying…

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Spotting the signs of a cowboy builder can be the difference in you having the redevelopment of your dreams, and the experience of your nightmares. A cowboy trader, sometimes referred to as a rogue trader, can be described as a tradesperson who is not properly trained and delivers generally a low standard of work. We have compiled a list of the most common signs that should set the alarm bells off in your head straight away. If you notice any of the signs below, steer well clear of these tradespeople! No Accreditations When a company has no accreditations, it is often an easy first step to spotting a cowboy builder. They can give you reassurance that their work has been previously vetted by a trusted trades body…

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Now everyone knows the dangers that asbestos can cause, but once upon a time we were very ignorant to the harm long term exposure can have on our lungs. As time has passed and science has improved, we have learned from our naivety. But once upon a time asbestos was considered the best thing since sliced bread in the construction industry. So, it may have you wondering why it was used, and where abouts in your property asbestos may have once been present. In this blog we will detail the whens and whys, giving you the low down of what made asbestos the material that was first reached for when it came to property construction. What Makes It A Good Building Material? Asbestos has been used in …

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The effects of Covid-19 could bring out the benefits of alternative Space Heating solutions.

The latest Space Heating market report from AMA Research highlights the effects of both Covid-19 and the UK exit from the EU on this market. The market will be driven by increasing focus on legislation and environmental impacts and changes to the way we live and work moving into 2021.

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How Retaining Walls Work In Commercial Construction ProjectsRetaining walls for commercial properties are often constructed on a much larger scale since these types of projects are relatively bigger compared to simple landscaping walls. Having this in mind, you have to use proper retaining wall placement and construction methods.

Largely constructed for their aesthetic beauty, these walls ar…

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Top 6 Trend Predictions for the Bathroom in 2021Trend #1: Luxurious marble features having a moment

Why?Dominic Lees-Bell, Interior Design Specialist at Drench states: â€œAfter spending so much time inside this year, it’s no wonder Brits want to make their home a haven. So, we do expect in 2021 Brits will be making their home luxurious as possible, with marble in the bathroom being…

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Work begins on new business hub at Wirral WatersConstruction began this week on a new Grade A business hub located at No 1 Tower Road South at Peel L&P’s Wirral Waters.

(Cllr Cherry Povall JP, Cllr Janette Williamson, James Whittaker Executive Development Director for Peel L&P, Cllr Anita Leech, and Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram at the ground breaking ceremony for hythe at Wirra…

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Bat’s the way to do it: How Aggregate Industries successfully rehomed rare bat species as part of quarry development

?        Aggregate Industries helps to protect two rare species of bat as part of quarry development

?        Project includes design and build of a compensatory roost to rehome bats from derelict bungalow ahead of demolition

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New energy platform set to revolutionise metering and billing of heat networks

A new smart energy app and portal that gives heat network customers greater control of their energy consumption and spend has today been launched by Vital Energi, helping service operators at one pilot project to reduce debt by 12.5% in under 6 months.

Named Glass, the software gives heat network users t…

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The Effects of Subsidence & How to Fix it

As a major, potentially serious problem, subsidence is something that every homeowner dreads. Whether you own a brand new, modern home or a traditional-style office building, subsidence can strike when you least expect it, and for a variety of reasons. From tree roots and hot weather to uneven ground and ill-prepared foundations, subsidence is…

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