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Real Tips from Real Engineers: How to Keep Your Home Safe and Warm All Year Round

Hometree is serious about good service. From our UK-based call centre staff to our nationwide network of engineers, our dedicated team is committed to providing the best possible customer experience.

Home Maintenance in 2024: A Guide to Efficiency and Savings

As we make strides into the new year, maintaining a comfortable and efficient home is essential for both your peace of mind and your bank balance.

How to Bleed a Radiator Without a Key

The way to bleed a radiator depends on the type you have and the tools available to you. Radiator keys are easy to misplace, but given the right alternatives and know-how, you can still bleed a radiator without one.

Our latest blogs

Which type of roof do you have?

There are many roof types. Some have been around for ages like thatched and slate. Others are more modern creations like a fibreglass roof or warm roof construction. There are many roof tiles types too. Some of these are made from natural raw materials, like slate. Others are made from man-made materials. These are usually found on new houses, or older houses that have been re-roofed

Why should you get home cover?

Your home is one of the most valuable possessions you’ll ever own, holding both financial and sentimental value. It’s the place that houses all of your belongings, the place where you make memories and the place that keeps your family safe and warm. It is therefore worth going that extra mile to ensure it’s protected.

Navigating Central Heating Cover in a Complex Heating Market

As the nights start to draw in and the temperatures drop, you will probably be thinking about switching on your central heating, but what happens if you turn it on, and nothing happens? Have you considered taking out central heating cover? Do you know what central heating cover should include? All of these are important questions before you decide to take out cover. Read on to find out more about how to find the best central heating cover for your home.

Does Home Insurance Cover Locksmiths & Lost Keys?

If you’ve ever been unlucky enough to lose your keys or have them stolen, you’ll know just how stressful it can be. Not only are you unable to get back into your home but you’ve got to then spend time and money hiring a locksmith to carry out a lock change and provide key replacement.

Why you need washing machine insurance

A broken washing machine can be expensive to repair or replace, not to mention inconvenient. The good news is you can take out specialist washing machine insurance to protect you from unforeseen costs and get the expert help you need quickly.

Do you need central heating cover?

There’s nothing worse than going to turn your central heating up on a cold winter’s night, only to discover it’s not working properly. You spend time searching for a reputable heating engineer you can call but they can’t get to you until ‘sometime tomorrow’ and their quote for central heating repairs is going to snap up all of your spare cash for the month. It’s a situation no one wants to be in and thankfully, with central heating cover, you can prevent it happening to you.

A guide to storage batteries

On a dark and gloomy day, how effective are solar panels? That’s typically the question on everyone’s mind when considering a purchase. Thankfully, we are now being introduced to the world of storage batteries, which can be charged during the day to fully kick in when your solar panels are less effective, giving you a back-up source for when the sun is hidden away. Thanks to this storage, we could see more homes opting for a solar-powered future as well as across-the-board savings on energy bills.

5 reasons why you need landlord cover

Do I need landlord insurance? That’s a great question to ask! Currently, there are no legal requirements to have landlord insurance or landlord boiler cover. However, you may find it beneficial to take out a policy.

Landlord’s repair and maintenance responsibilities

Are you uncertain of your repair and maintenance responsibilities as a landlord? Perhaps you’re a tenant with a landlord that’s not meeting their obligations? Either way, we’re pleased to say you’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll find a quick guide to landlord responsibilities regarding repair and maintenance and how to comply with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.

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