No sooner have schools and colleges closed, retailers take this as a cue to wheel out displays of “Back to School” – uniform, shoes, bags, stationery are all prominently placed in shops.
Schools are one place we work in regularly too – as we are approved contractors for schools, MOJ, NHS and others.
We all know too that the 6 week summer holiday is when many schools and academy trusts choose to have major maintenance done. It makes crystal clear sense of course as the buildings are empty of pupils and students, with often just a skeleton staff on site. It’s also an optimal time because heating and hot water is not required by hundreds of people so boilers that need repair, maintenance or replacement can be done in summer.
Of course, Neil and the team don’t just service, repair, maintain and replace commercial boilers in educational settings, we have experience working in prison settings, the NHS and the Ministry of Justice.
With energy prices seemingly on an endless trajectory upwards, it’s vital that the heating and water heating in your commercial premises – schools, business, retail outlet, hospital, prison etc – is kept in top notch condition by maintaining equipment to make sure it doesn’t incur expensive breakdown costs and expensive repairs.
What’s more, with oil, gas and electricity prices soaring, it’s vital that any business – publicly or privately owned – keeps on top of cost efficiencies.
Schools are seeing huge increases in monthly utility costs with one school reporting that gas and electricity dual bills had risen to £63,000 per month from £13,000. Incredible isn’t it?
Commenting on the huge price hikes, Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union the NAHT, said the situation was a “huge concern” for leaders and posed a major threat to the smooth running of many schools. “The additional costs we’re hearing about so far could cripple many school budgets,” he added.
Ensuring any gas appliance has been tested and certified every 12 months is a legal obligation.
What’s more, it’s crucial for ensuring their efficiency and longevity. Reduce the chances of your equipment suffering a breakdown, leading to you losing both time and money.
Our expert engineers are able to provide commercial servicing options for a number of appliances. We will work with you and your business needs. We have teams who specialise in school, hotel and pub heating servicing among other commercial settings.
