Urban Solutions - News

The New Year is a time for new resolutions and many of our customers may be thinking about all of those small jobs that need doing around the house, but feel that they are too insignificant to justify a call to US. You couldn't be more wrong! We at Urban Solutions are happy to take on any job, no matter how small. We charge hourly rates, so if it only takes an hour or even less, then that is what we will charge. We take a long-term view and believe that if you like the work that we've done, you'll use our service again and even recommend US to your friends. So, make a list of those little jobs that have been nagging you, give our team a call on 020 7435 1111 and leave the rest to US.

Our friends at Clifton Nurseries are having a sale this January, since winter is the ideal time to plan ahead for the gardening year. Plants and flowers can make a house a home and a well tended outside space can also increase the value of a property. If you're thinking of doing up a garden or using plants to decorate the interior of your home, then visit Clifton Nurseries' beautiful garden centre in Little Venice or go online at www.clifton.co.uk to see what deals are on offer. Starting on January 2nd and running till January 31st, Clifton is offering discounts of up to 50 per cent on plants, pots, and everything needed to make your home and garden look beautiful. Call 020 7289 6851 or visit Clifton's website for more information.

In an effort to make us all a bit greener, the Government have announced a boiler scrappage scheme which will see homeowners receiving a £400 cash incentive to replace their old boiler for a new energy efficient one. This initiative is now up and running and anyone who applies for it will receive their £400 voucher on or after January 18. But it is not just an opportunity to cut carbon emissions and do more for the environment. Estimates suggest that upgrading your G-rated boiler to an A-rated one could save an average of £235 a year on household heating bills. For more information visit The Energy Saving Trust at www.est.org.uk or call them on 0800 512012. The offer is for the first 125,000 customers and is on a first come first served basis.

All too often people buy cheap pre-made furniture only to get it home and find that it really doesn't fit the room for which it is intended. This picture shows how our experienced carpenters can design and build the perfect piece of bespoke furniture, to fit a specific area. Where there was once an empty wall, Lee, our estimator, helped design these stylish and practical units to perfectly meet the customer's needs. We build the pieces offsite in our workshop to minimise the disruption to your home, then fit them quickly and easily onsite in a kit form. So, when flat-pack isn't exactly what you need, get in touch with US to find the ideal solution to your storage problems.

We at Urban Solutions would like you to see the human face of our business, so every now and again we will introduce a member of the team so you can get to know US. This month it is the turn of one of our most popular plumbers, Jason Abrams.

How long have you worked for Urban Solutions?

I'm a relative newcomer - I joined the business about 18 months ago.

What made you decide to become a plumber?

Ever since I can remember I wanted to learn a trade and plumbing has always stood me in good stead. People will always need someone to mend their toilet!

If you had to give US customers one tip what would it be?

We often give tips in the Ham & High, the local paper for Hampstead and Highgate, but one that is worth remembering is to clean your showerhead on a regular basis. Limescale builds up very quickly, especially with London's hard water, so keep your showerhead clean to prevent it becoming a problem. It really will make a difference to the quality of your shower.

We always intend to get the job right first time and leave a satisfied customer, but it is always nice to hear first hand from someone who has appreciated our work. So, you can imagine how pleased we were when Mrs Loyd in NW11 got in touch recently to tell US this:

Nick, your heating engineer, was a delight to have in our house. I feel confident that I understand the new boiler and it all looks very smart. The best part was having the new boiler working on the same day that the old one was removed as I have a sick husband awaiting major surgery and keeping warm is very important. Urban Solutions have been an excellent early Christmas present. Thank you!