Blog & Guides
Expert guides from London's nominated M&E builder — costs, grants, compliance and how direct appointment saves you 15%+
Practical, accurate advice from our engineers — no jargon, no sales fluff. Written to help you make better decisions about your plumbing, heating, electrical and ventilation projects.
2026
How much does a boiler installation cost in London? (2026)
Realistic 2026 London prices for combi, system and conventional boilers — what's included, brand premiums and how to get a 10-year warranty.
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Heat pump grants 2026: BUS, 0% VAT and the Warm Homes Loan
Everything you need to know about the £7,500/£9,000 Boiler Upgrade Scheme, the 0% VAT window and the 0-3% Warm Homes Loan (expected 2026 — not yet open).
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Landlord gas safety & EICR: what you must know in 2026
Your legal duties — gas safety certificates every 12 months, EICR every 5 years — and why a maintenance contract makes compliance automatic.
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0% VAT on heat pumps & solar ends 31 March 2027 — act now
The 0% VAT window on energy-saving materials closes 31 March 2027 — then it's 5%. What it saves you and why timing matters.
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Why appoint an M&E builder directly? Save 15%+, no JCT, no retention
The architect-nominated model explained: no main contractor, no 15%+ markup, no JCT, no retention — and how your own finance funds the works.
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10/60/30 payment terms explained — and how to fund your project
10% on design, 60% before materials, 30% on completion. What it means for you, why there's no retention, and your funding options.
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Every guide is written by our Gas Safe registered engineers, NICEIC-approved electricians and MCS-certified partners — see the certification register for the exact status of each.
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