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Professional winter drain down services for your Windermere holiday home

07 Sep 2018

As the summer season comes to a close, many holiday home owners are starting to think about closing down their properties for autumn and winter. With the nights drawing in, children back at school and cooler weather having arrived, there are just a few more weeks for you to enjoy your holiday home and properly prepare for the winter.

Professional winter drain down services for your Windermere holiday home

Winter drain down services for your Windermere holiday home

We understand how important it is for you to be able to relax during those winter months, knowing that your investment is cared for and protected against all that a UK winter can throw at it!

BHE’s experienced gas engineer team, all based locally in the South Lakes, will help you to get the most out of your holiday home for longer. With basic safety checks and a professional, complete drain down service, you’ll return in the new year to a holiday home that you can enjoy all spring and summer.

What’s included in our holiday home winter drain down?

BHE’s winter drain-down for holiday homes is a complete care package. At the end of the season, our team will undertake services to prevent frost damage, corrosion, leaks and bursts to protect your investment when it’s empty, including:

  • Drain down of water system
  • Disconnect water supply
  • Anti-freeze in all outlets, appliances and water traps
  • FREE test of central heating system anti-freeze dosage

This routine maintenance helps to avoid damage and problems which aren’t covered under your insurance, ensuring your home is warm and welcoming whatever the weather.

Winter drain down services from only £50 per property!

Why BHE for your holiday home’s winter drain down and care?

We’ve been delivering professional gas and plumbing services in the North West since 1971. Our South Lakes-based team is local, reaching customers like you quickly and helping you to properly care for your caravan or holiday home with thorough checks and helpful advice.

Our years of gas and plumbing expertise means that customers trust us with their investments. Our Gas Safe Registered engineers enjoy plenty of experience in looking after holiday homes, and all team members are accredited and trained regularly at our head office. We’ll check pipes, taps and heating appliances for damage or faults, and we can also provide advice regarding repair or replacement.

Got an emergency callout? Just give our South Lakes team a call and we’ll arrange to come out and see you as soon as we can. Gas safety is our priority, and we want to keep you safe, comfortable and warm whenever you use your holiday home.

Recommended gas and plumbing services from BHE

“Very tidy and efficient installation thanks to Stuart!”

Mr Barnard, Ambleside

Book your winter drain down with BHE from only £50 per property!

Find out more about our holiday home services in South Lakes here.

Call us on 01539 496450 to speak to a member of our trusted team today!

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