Letting agents managing rental homes in Edinburgh need to keep on top of three key safety checks: an annual Gas Safety Record, an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) at least every five years, and inspection/testing of landlord-provided electrical appliances. Intelligent Repairs can help you arrange Gas Safety, EICR and PAT testing through one reliable local...
Read moreGas Safety Certificate vs Boiler Service: What’s the Difference?
If you rent out a property in Scotland, understanding the difference between a gas safety certificate vs boiler service is important. Both help protect tenants and keep gas appliances operating safely, but they serve different purposes. A landlord gas safety certificate records the findings of the required gas safety check, while a boiler service focuses...
Read moreWhy Do Boilers Break Down in Winter? (And What to Do About It)
Boilers are more likely to break down in winter because they work much harder, for much longer. The most common cold-weather issues include a frozen condensate pipe, low boiler pressure, heating controls not responding, and small faults becoming worse under continuous use. If your boiler stops working during a cold spell, check the pressure gauge,...
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