Why an annual boiler service is worth every penny
A yearly Gas-Safe check keeps your warranty valid, your bills down and your family safe from carbon monoxide. Here's what we actually do during one.
Read →Forty-seven years on the tools, written down plainly. Honest advice on boilers, heating and plumbing — so you can spot trouble early, ask the right questions, and keep your home warm and dry.
It's the question we're asked more than any other — and the answer the manufacturers want isn't always the one that's right for your wallet. Before you spend a penny, work through five plain questions: how old is it, how often has it broken, is it still under warranty, are parts still made, and what is it costing you to run? A boiler over twelve years old that fails twice in a winter is usually telling you something. Here's how we weigh it up at the kitchen table — without the hard sell.
By the Fenwick team · 28 May 2026
Read the full article →Short, useful reads for homeowners — no jargon, no scare tactics, just the things we wish every customer knew.
A yearly Gas-Safe check keeps your warranty valid, your bills down and your family safe from carbon monoxide. Here's what we actually do during one.
Read →A frozen pipe can burst and flood a room in minutes. Learn the safe way to thaw one, the warning signs to watch for, and how to lag your pipes before the cold snap.
Read →The boiler that suits a two-bed terrace is rarely the one for a busy family home. We break down the three types in plain English so you buy once and buy right.
Read →Cold at the top, warm at the bottom? That's trapped air making your boiler work harder than it needs to. Here's the no-fuss way to bleed every radiator properly.
Read →A needle creeping below the green band usually means a small leak or a recent bleed. We explain how to safely top up the pressure — and when it's time to call us.
Read →The single most useful thing you can know in a flood is how to turn the water off. Find yours tonight, give it a test turn, and label it before you ever need it.
Read →Pick up the phone — we're always happy to talk plumbing and heating, no obligation.