Advice from the vans
Written by the engineers who do the work. Useful before you call anyone — including us.
Heating
How often should a boiler be serviced?
Once a year — but the reasons are more practical than the warranty small print. What a proper service covers, and what a £40 one skips.
4 min read
Bathrooms
What a bathroom refit really costs in 2026
Where the money goes on a typical Eastgate bathroom, which choices move the price, and the three costs people forget.
6 min read
Emergencies
The first ten minutes of a leak
Where the stopcock is, what to switch off, and what to photograph for the insurer — before the van arrives.
4 min read
Drains
Why the same drain blocks every winter
A drain that blocks once has something in it. A drain that blocks every January has something wrong with it — and jetting it again tells you nothing new.
5 min read
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