JT Atkinson & Sons Ltd

The new year brings lots of new and exciting opportunities with many people finding  themselves looking for a change in employment but not sure which avenue to take. Here at JT Atkinson & Sons we certainly know a thing or two about construction and construction workers as they are regulars in drinking us dry of tea and coffee. Not only...

JT Atkinson & Sons have teamed up with award-winning digital marketing agency Integrity Search to bring you the best marketing tips to help grow your business. We are starting with social media, we all know we should be using it but for many of us that is easier said than done! No doubt you’ll be fully immersed in uploading photographs from your...

Did you know that almost all building projects require Building Regulations approval even if the build didn’t need planning permission. We’ve put together an expert guide packed full of useful information whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned property developed we’ve got all the information you need! There are huge differences between Building Regulations and Planning Permission and the two...

Picking a craftsman can be daunting, especially if you’ve never needed to before. We are constantly bombarded with homes from hell type TV programmes highlighting the numerous rogue tradesman working on homes all across the UK but fear not, if you know where to look finding a master craftsman couldn’t be easier. We understand that your home is your pride...

Brandon Lewis, the Housing Minister, recently announced that the government has a target of constructing one million homes by the end of this Parliament in 2020. However, an industry report has found that only just over 50% of the required homes were built in the past three years. This shows that significant improvements need to be made in the industry...

With the recent changes in regulations that require all rented properties to be fitted with carbon monoxide alarms in rooms that have an appliance that burns solid fuels, installers have a pivotal role to play in helping consumers understand the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning. This silent killer can be a problem in both rented and owner-occupied properties, and often...

In aid of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to raise money for Breast Cancer Now the whole JT Atkinson team took part in the national #WearItPink event. We had a fantastic response from the whole team and the customers who were in store during the Wear It Pink day. Staff members across the North East and Cumbria had to wear something pink in support...

With Winter on its way and Christmas round the corner now is the perfect time to give your guttering some TLC before they get blocked by leaves and adorned with fairy lights. Whilst we stay within the comfort and protection of our exterior walls and guttering they are having a serious battle against the great British elements - especially wind and rain. When...

Keeping your house clean is extremely important and there are a number of different essential cleaning products you should have in your home for quick and easy access. Create a cleaning kit and include all the essential products in so you can get them whenever you need them. We take you through what you need for a clean house: Baking...

Towel radiators (sometimes called heated towel rails) are extremely useful products, and you may be wondering whether you should get one or not. Even in summer, towel radiators are a great product to have, but you may be wondering what the benefits of having one in your bathroom are. In this article we take you through why you should have...