Professional Property Maintenance

Have I got a deal for you!

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Earlier today and young man asked me how to become a plumber. After a lengthy reply he then queried about gas fitting and electrics. He wanted something to fall back on in case his career at the local shoe repair shop faltered. In a related story, a few months ago ...

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Have a Nice Day!

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

Often times I find that the tone of my whole day is affected by the first person I have to deal with. If they give me a hard time it’s sometimes difficult to be unaffected. On the other hand, when the first call of the day is exceptional then the ...

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Replace faulty cooker with new range cooker

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

The original cooker was leaking and was capped off by transco. The nursery bought a new cooker and we were called to install the unit. We installed the cooker and tested the gas and the safety devices. We also were asked to sort out a small timer problem with the ...

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The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

A Wolf found great difficulty in getting at the sheep owing to the vigilance of the shepherd and his dogs. But one day it found the skin of a sheep that had been flayed and thrown aside, so it put it on over its own pelt and strolled down among ...

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You, Me, and the Building Regulations

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007

I hear the following comment several times a week; "Why all the regulations? Doesn't the government have anything better to do than harass us?" Well, they probably do but...

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Are you really being ripped off?

Monday, August 27th, 2007

Do you think your builder, electrician or gas fitter is ripping you off? There are those who intend to do just that but I believe that most contractors are fair minded business men. Why then are we all made out to be thieves and rogues ripping off the public and ...

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Old Combi Boiler Replaced With Condensing Combi

Friday, August 24th, 2007

The old boiler was worn out and the homeowner decided to replace it when it broke down again. We came in and replaced the combi with a new condensing version. The job only took a day (a long day) but the home had hot water and heat after a few ...

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