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Plain-English guides to boilers, electrics and landlord safety, written by the team that does the work.
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Landlord safety certificates explained
Gas safety records, EICRs and alarms: what the law requires, how often, and the deadlines that catch landlords out.
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How to choose the right boiler
The differences between boiler types, how to pick the right one for your home, and what a proper installation includes.
Read the guideEICR codes explained
What each observation code on an EICR means, what makes a report unsatisfactory, and what to do about it.
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Best combi boilers for London homes
Which combi boiler suits your home, by property size and budget, and what's actually worth paying more for.
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Comparing boiler brands: why we fit ATAG
Why ATAG is our Standard and Premium boiler of choice, and how it compares to the brands you've actually heard of.
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Power flush vs MagnaCleanse: do you need one?
What a power flush, a MagnaCleanse and a standard clean actually do, and which one your system needs before a new boiler goes in.
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Magnetic filters vs scale reducers explained
Two small devices that quietly protect a new boiler for years — what each one does and why London's hard water makes both worth having.
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Boiler Plus and programmable thermostats explained
The government rule behind why every new combi boiler comes with proper heating controls, explained in plain English.
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Smart thermostats and OpenTherm explained
The difference between a basic thermostat and an OpenTherm smart thermostat, and whether the upgrade is worth paying for.
Read the guidePAT testing explained
What PAT testing actually checks, who's responsible for it, how often it's really needed, and roughly what it costs.
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