Maintenance Essentials

Most of the team will be enjoying a well-earned break during the seasonal celebrations but the main offices will be open at the times indicated so that we can continue to support you.

D Hammond Group is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Planet Mark certification.

Darenth Valley Building Services is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Planet Mark certification.

The torrential rain we’ve had, followed by snow and sub-zero conditions, is hard on buildings. Heavy rain combined with the wind can cause damage to roofing and guttering.

The torrential rain we’ve had, followed by snow and sub-zero conditions, is hard on buildings. Heavy rain combined with the wind can cause damage to roofing and guttering.

Unsafe gas appliances can produce a highly poisonous gas called carbon monoxide (CO) and inadequate venting in a building can enable this to build to dangerously high levels. Every year there are about sixty deaths from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in this country. *  If you’re responsible for a commercial property and you fail to...

The Fire and Rescue Service attended more than 14 000 fires at non-residential premises last year* – the majority were accidental. The consequences of an outdated fire risk assessment (FRA), poor fire escape plan and out of date fire equipment are potentially catastrophic. Last year alone fires in industrial premises resulted in 17 fatalities and...

Is it your responsibility and legal obligation to ensure people using your facility are not at risk of contracting Legionnaires’ disease?

Is it your responsibility and legal obligation to ensure people using your facility are not at risk of contracting Legionnaires’ disease?

If you’re the landlord of a commercial property, or responsible for managing one, it is imperative that you understand your obligations relating to PAT testing.

If you’re responsible for a building with air conditioning with over 12kW of cooling capacity you have a legal responsibility to carry out TM44 inspections.

To comply with BSEN 62305 lightning protection systems and surge protection measures should be inspected and tested annually. Not complying with this may invalidate your insurance.