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Posted on August 24, 2017

The hard floors throughout your property endure high volumes of foot traffic, dirt, leaves, water, and heavy items being dragged across it – all on a daily basis. In order to keep your floors in a pristine and presentable condition, as well as, safe for all who use them, they must be regularly maintained and […]

Posted on August 11, 2017

Whether deciduous or evergreen with leaves or needles: every hedge needs to be cared for. However, a number of factors have to be taken into account with hedge care. Here you will find everything you need to know about hedge types and cutting techniques. Cutting techniques. The right way to cut your hedge. Hedge cutting […]

Posted on July 31, 2017

SCHEDULE LANDLORDS DECORATING Time is money. The longer you spend renovating, the bigger the financial hit. Make a realistic plan, and stick to it, but allow for contingencies. If you’re planning to redecorate in-between tenancies, start decorating the day after the tenants leave, and source all the tools and supplies well before the job. If […]

Posted on July 12, 2017

Reactive Property Maintenance Reactive maintenance is the process of reacting to failed, ineffective or damaged equipment. It focuses on restoring the property and equipment to its normal condition, or replacing the equipment all together. There are many objections to this method, as well as advantages. Here we will discuss the disadvantages and advantages of reactive […]

Posted on November 15, 2016

Part P of the Building Regulations which introduce building control requirements in relation to electrical safety came into effect on the 1st January 2005. Part P applies to electrical installations in a dwelling (including a flat); in the common parts of a building serving one or more dwelling/flat (excluding power supplies to lifts); in a […]

Posted on August 1, 2016

Working at height whilst window cleaning The information on this web page is aimed at property managers who need to ensure cleaning contractors window cleaning safely. It will help you to plan and organise your window cleaning activities and manage the associated risks. Are you aware that the current legal maximum working height for ladders […]

Posted on July 7, 2016

When it comes to time management, a property manager needs to focus specifically on the unique daily tasks that you face in running an efficient and profitable business. Being a property manager is a demanding job that usually requires multitasking, making decisions on the spot and planning ahead. Implementing time-saving strategies into your workday can […]

Posted on July 4, 2016

As the majority of ant species prefer sunny climes, our climate is not suitable for many of them. However, the few species found here can be a nuisance when they get into your home. Garden or Black ants aren’t thought to carry diseases, the trouble is you don’t know where they’ve been foraging outside, so […]

Posted on June 23, 2016

    We recognise that choosing a waste collection service can sometimes be a minefield of information. To make things easier for you, we have compiled a list of the five most important things to look out for when choosing your service. These things are often reported by our customers as reasons for choosing Protech […]

Posted on June 16, 2016

Defects that affect the structure of a building are usually caused by the simplest of issues, which are easily remedied with a regular cyclical maintenance programme. The age old adage that prevention is better than cure rings true. The following is a list of the top 5 problems regularly encountered that could be easily prevented. […]