4
May
How to Prevent Drain Blockages
Common Causes of Blocked Drains The cost of clearing a blocked drain can be anything from £100 + VAT. It's a good idea therefore to try to limit the need to call out a drainage expert. This article contains suggested ways to prevent drains from becoming blocked. First let's look at the most common causes of blocked drains: Sanitary products, cottonRead more
31
Mar
Help Tenants Look After Your Property
Eight Ways to Help Your Tenants Look After Your Property Tenants, no matter how good, won’t look after a property as if it’s their own (it isn’t). Some will look after a property better than others however, we'd recommend you prepare for the worst and hope for the best. But there are ways you can prepare for the worst ANDRead more
25
Mar
How to reset a fuse board
A modern fuse board (consumer unit) is made up of a series of switches. Each switch relates to a circuit (for example of lights or sockets) or individual appliances (for example an oven or electric shower). Usually there will be labels on the switches indicating which circuit or appliance the switch relates to. When an electrical fault occurs – eitherRead more
5
Mar
Who is the best bathroom fitter in Edinburgh?
After extensive surveys, customer research and peer group enquiries we can reveal that the best bathroom fitter in Edinburgh is…the person, or company, that is right for your job. As with any profession “The Best” is a subjective view point. It's relevant to a particular set of circumstances. A set of skills, qualifications and experience that is best for oneRead more
4
Mar
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) for Landlords
PAT - Portable Appliance Test - A landlord’s responsibilities Landlords are required to ensure that all electrical appliances supplied as part of a tenancy (i.e. within a property let to tenants) are safe for use. To comply with these requirements appliances should be tested annually by a suitably qualified person. The term “portable” is applicable to washing machines and fridgesRead more
3
Mar
Door Entry Systems – Upgrade Tips
A door entry system is there for security. It's purpose is to ensure undesirables don’t have access to your stairwell. It’s a first line of defence against people trying to break into your property. While there may be occasions when you regret having a good door entry system - when the door clicks shut just after you realise you forgotRead more
28
Feb
Decorating Rental Property – Tips & Tricks
How to decorate rental property to save money and appeal to tenants A rental property is supposed to be "a grey box that makes you money". That doesn't mean it shouldn't be appealing to tenants. It does mean you might decorate it in a different way to your home. In this article we offer our tips for decorating rental properties:Read more
26
Feb
Remove Old Water Storage Tanks to Make Some Space
Removing a water storage tank in your property can free up valuable storage space. Even the removal of the pipe work associated with the storage tank can make spaces more usable. In Edinburgh tenement properties it is not unusual to find that redundant water storage tanks have been left in situ when a new heating and hot water system hasRead more
5
Feb
Garden Clearance – Edinburgh
Garden Clearance service in Edinburgh Book a quote for a Garden Clearance from an accredited Edinburgh Gardener. HomeForce provides thoroughly vetted, continuously appraised gardeners who have a proven reliability record. Call us on 0131 315 0000 email info@homeforce.co.uk or complete the form on this page. Read on to find out potential costs, the best time of year to do a major gardenRead more
1
Feb
Door Entry System Common Faults
For repairs to door entry / intercom systems, as with many things, the hardest part is usually identifying the cause. The repair is usually the straight forward part. More often than not faults with door entry systems will be found and repaired within an hour, for which a HomeForce technician will charge £65 plus any parts and parking. (See “WhyRead more
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