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Planned & reactive maintenance for owners, agents & developers.
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For property managers: discoloured water in a UFH manifold sight glass isn't cosmetic - it's a documented indicator of w...
28/10/2026

For property managers: discoloured water in a UFH manifold sight glass isn't cosmetic - it's a documented indicator of water quality failure, and a reliable early-warning sign for the rest of your portfolio.

We've set out a clear framework for classifying and responding to it, what treatment costs at each stage, and the documentation that protects you if a tenant disrepair claim follows.

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"My underfloor heating takes hours to warm up - is something wrong with it?" Almost always, no. It's usually a programmi...
21/10/2026

"My underfloor heating takes hours to warm up - is something wrong with it?" Almost always, no. It's usually a programming issue, not a fault.

Wet UFH has thermal mass, which means it behaves nothing like a radiator - and needs a completely different approach to scheduling. We've explained exactly how to programme it properly, what smart thermostats are actually worth using, and the one setting that can genuinely cause slow warm-up.

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For letting agents: most of the expensive, disruptive HIU problems in a portfolio start the same way - a tenant who was ...
21/10/2026

For letting agents: most of the expensive, disruptive HIU problems in a portfolio start the same way - a tenant who was never properly told how their heating system works.

We've put together a complete communication framework: what tenants actually need to know, a five-minute handover walkthrough that pays for itself many times over, and ready-to-use templates for tenancy packs and service notifications.

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Moved into a modern London apartment and couldn't find a boiler anywhere? That's normal - you've probably got an HIU ins...
14/10/2026

Moved into a modern London apartment and couldn't find a boiler anywhere? That's normal - you've probably got an HIU instead.

It connects your flat to the building's shared heating system, and it's one of the most misunderstood pieces of equipment in modern apartment ownership. We've explained exactly how it works, why London's high-density developments use it instead of individual boilers, and what your maintenance responsibilities actually are.

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Floor gone cold and not sure whether it's your thermostat, a building-wide issue, or a genuine system fault?Before you c...
14/10/2026

Floor gone cold and not sure whether it's your thermostat, a building-wide issue, or a genuine system fault?

Before you call your landlord, there's a ten-minute self-check that resolves a surprising number of "broken" underfloor heating complaints - and if it does turn out to be a real fault, we've covered exactly what to include in your report to get it fixed fast.

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Ever wondered what's actually happening behind that warm floor in your London apartment - and what all those valves and ...
07/10/2026

Ever wondered what's actually happening behind that warm floor in your London apartment - and what all those valves and gauges in the utility cupboard manifold are for?

We've broken down exactly how wet underfloor heating works, from the heat source (HIU, heat pump or boiler) right through to the floor surface - and the one maintenance issue that quietly causes most of the problems.

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"Is MVHR maintenance actually worth it?" It's one of the most common questions we get from London apartment owners - and...
30/09/2026

"Is MVHR maintenance actually worth it?" It's one of the most common questions we get from London apartment owners - and it deserves a straight, numbers-based answer.

We've broken down what a service actually costs, what it saves you in energy each year, and what tends to happen - to both your system and your property - when maintenance gets deferred.

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For property managers and letting agents: if a tenant raises a damp or mould complaint, can you produce MVHR service rec...
23/09/2026

For property managers and letting agents: if a tenant raises a damp or mould complaint, can you produce MVHR service records to show the system was maintained?

Awaab's Law is already reshaping obligations in social housing, and the private rented sector is next. We've set out what compliant MVHR maintenance actually looks like, and why spring is the right time to get your portfolio in order.

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Renting a modern London flat? There's a good chance you've got an MVHR unit quietly running somewhere — and a lot of ten...
16/09/2026

Renting a modern London flat? There's a good chance you've got an MVHR unit quietly running somewhere — and a lot of tenants don't realise what it does, or that switching it off can cause real problems.

We've put together a plain-English guide for tenants: what the system actually does, how to use the boost function properly, and what your landlord is legally required to fix.

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Most people living in a modern London apartment have an MVHR unit quietly running somewhere - but few actually know what...
09/09/2026

Most people living in a modern London apartment have an MVHR unit quietly running somewhere - but few actually know what it's meant to be doing, or how to tell if it's failing.

The tricky part: a well-functioning system is almost silent and invisible. That's exactly why problems often go unnoticed until condensation, stuffiness or allergy symptoms start showing up at home.

We've broken down what your MVHR should actually feel like day to day, and 7 signs it might not be working correctly.

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Address

167-169 Great Portland Street
London
W1W5PF

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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