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Upgrade your heating over the summer for greater efficiency
You might be celebrating the coming of the warm weather with a feeling of relief that you can switch the heating off for a while. Time to happily forget the boiler, the radiators and the underfloor piping. Or, is it? The warmer months, when you don’t need your heating system,...
How to use gas and electricity safely in the workplace
Electricity and gas services are essential utilities in most workplaces. It is likely that many of us use electricity and gas appliances without much thought, assuming they are well kept and safe to use. However, the chance for injury in commercial premises is significant if...
How to keep your family safe in the home
The home should be your place of safety. And in these more troubled times, it has become all the more vital to ensure families are safe in their homes. Such peace of mind requires some vigilance and some work. The gas and electrical appliances and infrastructure within your...
What to look for when searching for your new student accommodation
Paine Manwaring enjoys a close working relationship with ethical student landlords. We are regularly briefed to maintain and repair properties, so that they are ready for young people to live and study in. We are aware of the work that goes into maintaining the standards of...
How to avoid frozen and burst pipes
If you have never experienced the impact of a frozen or burst pipe, you are lucky. The effects on your home can be devastating - as water damage can take a lot of time and money to rectify. Insurers estimate that the cost to put right the impact of a burst pipe is on average...
Why we need Gas Safety Week
Gas Safety Week is an annual event organised by the Health and Safety Executive. Each year, the week sees a coming together of groups across the UK who work together to raise awareness about the potential dangers of gas appliances. Even though this year has felt a little...
The commercial electrical and plumbing projects we’re most proud of
When you are seeking a commercial gas engineer or electrician, you need to have confidence that the team will deliver. An electrical and plumbing contractor carries a lot of responsibility for the effectiveness and safety of the completed facilities. Consequently, you need...
What a year we enjoyed!
Merry Christmas to all our customers and clients. We wish you all the happiness of the coming season and beyond. It is that time of year when we should reflect back and then hope forward. We want to celebrate some of our successes in 2019. But, then, in the spirit of continuous...
Winter Plumbing Tips
The cold weather can cause problems for your home plumbing system. And with the potential for frozen pipes, cold radiators, floods and leaks – the darker months can be depressing. These plumbing problems do not need to be a fact of life, however. There are some maintenance...
Stay Safety Aware this Winter
With Halloween and Bonfire Night approaching, it is nearly that time of year for woolly hats and toffee apples. People of all ages enjoy the masses of fun to be had - from fireworks and dressing up, to hot dog sausages and the odd trick being played, here and there. The Paine...
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