JT Atkinson & Sons Ltd

The first part of your property that visitors or neighbours will see is the front. This can often become neglected and detract from the overall look of the property, but with a little bit of care you could make it a prime feature of your home. Whether you want to sell or just improve the look of your exterior, here...

Now is the perfect time to get your garden in shape ready for summer. Clearing away debris, preparing a comfortable seating area and adding vibrant plants can transform your outdoor space. Spending some time and effort on outdoor projects now allows you to really make the most of your garden and enjoy relaxing in it throughout the summer. Make a fresh...

If you're looking to carry out improvements on your property, then it's nice to think that you're also adding value. Even if you're not thinking about moving straight away, you'll know that you're improving the opportunities when you do want to sell. Whatever type of work you do on your home, you should always be looking to make a profit. This...

Now that the weather is getting warmer it's the perfect time to be outside and carry out some essential maintenance on your property. The exterior of your home often gets left over the winter, but it's important to get this work done before any issues become more serious. Check your gutters Check along your gutters and drainage pipes for any leaks or...

Insulating your home is one of the best investments you can make for your property. A home that is well insulated loses less heat in winter, which can result in reduced energy bills. Whilst insulating can cost money, research proves that it soon pays for itself with reduced energy bills. In many instances, you might be eligible to receive government...

Winter is fast approaching and this means that for many people their electricity and gas bills are set to rise. Thankfully, there are some fairly simple steps that you can take in order to winter-proof your home, helping to keep costs down and in areas likely to be hit hard by the winter weather this year, to help to keep...

Floods have become a regular feature of life in certain areas of the UK. Knowing how to deal with them and having plans in place in order to ensure that you are fully prepared to deal with a flood should you happen to live in an area affected by them is essential. It is not possible to completely flood-proof a...

What do you know about 'Part P'? 'Part P' is the area of Building Regulations covering electrical installations in dwellings. If these standards are not met, not only are we at risk of there being electrical hazards in our homes, it could jeopardise your mortgage agreement and home insurance. The good news is you don't need to know a huge...

Here at JT Atkinson we are supporting Gas Safety Week by releasing a new video which focuses on how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. This is one of several risks associated with the use of domestic gas appliances and Gas Safety Week, which runs between September 15 and September 21, 2014, aims to raise awareness of the issues in a bid...