What a fire door does, when you need one, and how to spot a faulty one.
What an EICR is, how often you need one, and your legal duties.
Simple steps to reduce damp and mould — and when to report it.
A quick tour of the main schemes that can fund energy upgrades.
What happens during a survey and how to get ready.
A fire door is a specially built doorset designed to hold back fire and smoke for a set time — usually 30 minutes (FD30) or 60 minutes (FD60). In flats and shared buildings they protect escape routes and buy time for people to get out safely.
Fire doors are typically required on flat entrance doors, and on doors onto stairs and shared corridors in blocks of flats, as well as in many commercial and HMO settings. If you live in a flat, your front door is very likely a fire door.
Fire doors should never be wedged or propped open. If you're unsure whether your door is compliant, a quick survey will tell you — book a fire door survey.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a formal inspection of a property's fixed wiring by a qualified electrician. It identifies anything dangerous or non-compliant and records whether the installation is satisfactory.
In England, every privately rented home — including all HMOs — must have a satisfactory EICR at least every 5 years, by law. Owner-occupied homes are recommended around every 10 years, and commercial premises typically every 5 years.
We carry out the inspection, issue the report and complete any remedial works — book an EICR.
Damp and mould are usually caused by excess moisture in the air with too little ventilation. Some simple habits help — but persistent damp often points to a building issue that needs fixing, and you should report it.
If mould keeps coming back, spreads, or there are signs of a leak or structural damp, report it to your landlord. Under Awaab's Law, social landlords must investigate and act on damp and mould within set timeframes. Lasting fixes often combine improved ventilation with insulation and any necessary repairs — which is exactly the kind of work we deliver.
Several government schemes can help with the cost of energy-efficiency upgrades. Eligibility and availability change regularly, so it's always worth checking current criteria — but here's the quick picture.
Not sure what applies to your home or portfolio? Tell us about the property and we'll point you to the most likely routes. See our Resources for official scheme links.
A survey lets us understand your property and recommend the right works. It's quick, non-disruptive, and there's nothing you need to buy beforehand.
Tell us about your property and we'll give you clear, practical advice.
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