The great British weather means that cold snaps are inevitable, and not just in the winter. We all need to be warm enough at work and portable heaters are a common feature in the offices and sites of the UK. But if they’re not checked...
There are several surefire signs that indicate a business premises may require immediate electrical repairs. Faulty wiring and other common electrical problems can pose a threat to your staff, visitors and the business itself. Electrical problems are one of the most common causes of fire in...
Residents of care homes are particularly at risk from unsafe water systems. The consequences of Legionnaires’ disease for vulnerable people can be devastating. Failure to comply with water safety regulations can be catastrophic for providers in terms of financial penalties, reputational damage, personal distress and...
The winter months can cause many troubles for commercial businesses due to seasonal plumbing issues. These problems can be a considerable pain for businesses that rely on refrigeration or heating solutions to operate. As experts in commercial plumbing, Brooktech is here to help you. Here are...
Your boiler is the lifeblood of a property, so when something goes wrong you really notice. From cold showers to freezing rooms, a broken-down boiler is nothing but bad news for your property. Thankfully, there are a few ways that you can prevent this from...
While business owners are not legally bound to install fire prevention devices on their premises, the law states that they must conduct a fire safety risk assessment on site. This legislation is designed to ensure those in charge of properties understand their responsibility is to...
Electrical maintenance is required to ensure that essential systems are operating safely and effectively. Property owners rely on electricity for numerous reasons. It commonly supplies heat, light, and power to technology, but also runs fire prevention and security equipment. If systems are not properly maintained, properties...
Across the UK, many people now choose to use electric vehicles (EVs) instead of those powered by petrol or diesel. With the country set to host COP26 at the end of the October 2021 to discuss climate change and the UK Government’s goal to reach...
As excess heat is often a symptom of a problem with equipment, thermographic testing is used to identify defective connections, deteriorated insulation, unbalanced loads and other issues with electrical components. Monitoring equipment performance with thermal imaging cameras reduces the likelihood of unplanned downtime while reducing maintenance...
While there is no definitive recommended time-frame by which cold water storage tanks should be cleaned, regular cleaning is essential to prevent costly damage and risks to health. A neglected water tank can become a breeding ground for bacteria and algae. Conditions in any tank can...
If you operate a business that has commercial refrigeration units, chances are you might not even have considered the refrigerant gas used in the system. Energy efficiency, environmental factors and safety are the key considerations. But do you know your R290 from your R134? If you have...
There’s a massive debate where CCTV and landlords are concerned; some consider it to be an invasion of privacy, whereas others feel that it is wholly necessary. Whilst a landlord can't place cameras inside a property, it's not uncommon for CCTV to be placed inside...
The common misconception that you need to spend half of your rental income on repairs is far from the truth. While rental repairs can be very expensive, many landlords pay more than they should because they fail to keep up with maintenance. In this blog...
The Building Safety Bill and alterations to the Fire Safety Order will lead to a number of regulatory changes that landlords and duty holders need to be aware of. The new Fire Safety Bill The new Fire Safety Bill has been designed to clarify areas of responsibility...
