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Cala start Raans Road affordable housing scheme
Author: Martin | Leave a Comment >>Residential property developers Cala Homes have started building work on a new housing estate in Raans Road, Amersham in Buckinghamshire. This large housing project of 83 new homes is located, next to the Polish Centre and Park Place, plus is near the railway tracks and adjacent to Raans Road Industrial Estate in Amersham on the Hill.
As a condition of obtaining planning permission, Cala Homes have to build a significant number of affordable homes on the scheme, which also includes a new community church building for Kings Church Amersham.
As a member of Kings Church Amersham, I am hoping they will allow Hazlemere Commercial to tender for all the new bespoke windows and doors that will be required, as all the building costs of…
Should one be wary of firms offering quick delivery?
Author: Martin | Leave a Comment >>Absolutely is my personal view, as the last thing one wants from a double glazing company is a poor, rushed, miss-measured, badly fitted, wrongly specified or a low quality product, which can result in endless hassle trying to get it sorted. In my experience to date within the double glazing industry, it is better to take one’s time chosing the best suited energy saving product (and supplier) for your property, than run the risk of ending up with a second rate poorly installed product.
When looking at double glazing, take advantage of well established independent local firms that offer a genuine no obligation free home consultation by an experienced expert. From the outset, advise every firm you approach that you will not tolerate any…
Pro-active HWC lead generator/sales assistant needed
Author: Martin | Leave a Comment >>I/Hazlemere Window Company (and myself) are seeking an “experienced” sales lead creator and generator/administrator to work with me in the busy Marketing Department at our Head Offices in High Wycombe. The role involves processing/qualifying/appointing and recording retail and trade enquiries from the initial point of contact (by email, showroom, telephone, internet, written etc.).
Candidates should have excellent organisational skills, a very pleasant telephone manner and be a confident communicator.
This dynamic position is full time Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm, with 28 days holiday (including statutory Bank Holidays), with a salary commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunities organisation. Hazlemere Group current vacancies
If you know anyone who would be suited who would like to apply, please get them to email…
UK home owners have an expensive decision to make!
Author: Martin | Leave a Comment >>New building regulations mean the cost of major home improvements is set to rise significantly from 1st October 2010. The current turbulent state of the housing market has led to many home owners choosing the often more cost effective option of improving, rather than moving. Unfortunately home owners planning to take this route are in for an expensive surprise in October when the current Building Regulations are updated. Help is at hand though, as Hazlemere Windows is highlighting, there is one last opportunity for consumers to get their hands on less expensive double glazing; as long as they order on or before 30th September 2010.
After the 30th September 2010 double glazing suppliers will be forced, by law, to sell windows that meet the new…
Understanding the many conservatory planning “rules”
Author: Martin | Leave a Comment >>It always amazes me that some home owners still take the extreme risk of erecting a conservatory without consent, or worse still, build a larger conservatory than they should, somehow expecting to get away with it, purely because a “neighbour” had previously broken the planning laws and seemingly gotten away with it, or “their builder” had mistakenly told them they did not need planning.
Whilst, it is not right some property owners get away it, it does not make building an illegal conservatory right, especially now the planning laws and building regulations have been significantly tightened. It is not so clever, if having spent between ten to fifty thousand pounds on a conservatory, a home owner then gets an enforcement notice to demolish it or…
Pilkington energiKare can reduce heat loss by up to 90%
Author: Martin | Leave a Comment >>According to an article on the Greenbuild News Website entitled “Energy efficiency grows in importance“, research from glass manufacturer Pilkington has found that 76% of homebuyers believe energy efficiency is a key consideration when deciding whether or not to buy a property. But according to the article only 27% of these would actually know how to judge a home’s energy efficiency.
Greenbuild News states that “Architect and TV presenter George Clarke is working with Pilkington to highlight the benefits of energy-efficient glazing, which can mean significantly lower energy bills. Replacing single with double glazing can save over £400 a year in fuel, while insulating your pipework and loft could save householders a further £150 a year.”
Pilkington’s Julia Berkin said: “It’s reassuring that energy…
Insulate your property and reduce your energy bills
Author: Martin | Leave a Comment >>One way you can save money and save energy according to the Footprints Ecoshop website is by fitting thermally efficient windows, as energy efficient double-glazing cuts heat loss and also reduces noise and condensation problems. According to the Energy Saving Trust installing energy efficient double glazing could mean savings of around £135 on bills annually if whole-house single glazing is replaced with Energy Saving Recommended double glazing.
There are of course other ways to ways to save energy and running costs. Key ones include cavity wall insulation, loft insulation door and floor insulation, whilst reducing draughts.
Statistics from the Energy Saving Trust
* The amount of heat lost in homes annually through uninsulated lofts and cavity walls is enough to heat over 1.6…
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