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Find out what's new in the home improvement industry at Clearview in Cheshire & Lancashire. Read about our latest product ranges including conservatories, orangeries and the latest energy efficient UPVC windows and doors. Plus get free advice on keeping your home improvements in tip-top condition for many years.
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Electricity And Gas Bills Confusing UK Homeowners
Author: Tarriq | Leave a Comment >>After the coalition government recently ordered that energy suppliers simplify the bills they send to their customers, it has been revealed that 36 per cent of people find electricity bills the most hard to understand. This is closely followed by 33 per cent of people who struggle to get their head around the gas bills they receive.
The study has been conducted by Gocompare.com which also concluded that 59 per cent believe that utility companies purposely make their bills difficult to fathom to confuse customers and stop them from seeking a better tariff elsewhere. Ignoring bills is also a common…
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Ofwat Lets Leaking Water Companies Off The Hook
Author: Tarriq | Leave a Comment >>As most of you will already be aware, large parts of the country have been hit by droughts which has led to several hosepipe bans being put in place. The very dry, mild winter we have just experienced is one of the main reasons why there are vast water shortages, particularly in South East of the UK.
Despite this and the fact that during 2010 and 2011, 3,365 litres were lost through leaks every day through the water systems at many of our major water companies, the water regulator Ofwat has announced that such leaks do not need to…
Choose Clearview For Your Next Home Improvement
Author: Tarriq | Leave a Comment >>When you are thinking about making a few home improvements, such as replacement windows and doors, conservatories or orangeries, choosing the right company for the job can become a major headache. The price of the job is obviously a major concern but quality and value for money also play their part. You also need to make sure that you are employing a reputable company who will complete the job with little fuss or mess.
Clearview Home Improvements has been supplying conservatories in Manchester and conservatories in Merseyside for many years and as…
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Labour Set To Offer Big Switch Alternative?
Author: Tarriq | Leave a Comment >>When consumer group Which? announced that they would be offering homeowners the chance to get involved in the collective purchasing of household energy a total of 250,000 put forward their details to try and secure cheaper energy.
Such a scheme has worked on the continent where energy companies are approached to offer the cheapest tariff they can provide and are entered into an auction with fellow energy companies. The most competitive tariff then gets offered to all of those who have taken part.
Now it would seem that the Labour Party is keen to get in on the act as…
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Coalition Government On Collision Course Over Green Deal?
Author: Tarriq | Leave a Comment >>The proposed Green Deal which offers UK homeowners the opportunity to install energy efficient measures at no upfront cost has been floating around for several years now. As late as last week, the first providers of the Green Deal were announced, seemingly bringing the scheme closer to reality ahead of its launch in October.
However, The Daily Telegraph has reported that the entire scheme could be under serious threat as senior Tory ministers including the Chancellor, George Osborne, and housing minister, Grant Shapps believe that it risks leaving key “squeezed middle” voters out of pocket by several thousands of pounds.…
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Water Bills To Rise After Announcement Of Hosepipe Bans
Author: Tarriq | Leave a Comment >>Despite living in a country where we often receive a significant amount of rainfall, the unusually dry winter we have recently experienced has led to hosepipe bans being enforced in large parts of the country. Water regulator Ofwat has revealed that monthly bills will go up by an average of 5.7 per cent, taking the annual amount to £376. Those living in an area where a hosepipe ban has already been enforced can expect to be hit by an even bigger rise in water bills.
The last thing the average homeowner needs at the moment is to be hit by increasing…
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Enjoy Summer Living In A Clearview Conservatory
Author: Tarriq | Leave a Comment >>In the past couple of weeks we have experienced weather from one extreme to the other. At the end of March, certain parts of the country saw record high temperatures, but at the beginning of April, many areas were hit by snow and freezing temperature.
However, the brief appearance of warmer weather may have well and truly put you in the mood for summer and if it has then it may also put you in the mood for buying a conservatory for your home.
Demand for conservatories in Manchester, conservatories in Liverpool and
Secure Cheaper Energy Bills For Life With Double Glazing In Preston
Author: Tarriq | Leave a Comment >>If you thought the cost of energy bills could not get any higher then look away now. Investment bank Liberum Capital has estimated that energy bills will rise by 70 per cent to £2,200 a year by 2020! This will also result in the number of people living in fuel poverty to rise from 5 million to 8 million within the next four years.
This is a worrying set of statistics for those who are already finding it difficult to meet the cost of bills as it seems like there is no end to the problem. Yes, there may be…
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Fuel Poverty Set To Continue To Blight UK Households
Author: Tarriq | Leave a Comment >>A government commissioned report entitled the Hills Fuel Poverty Review has found that between 7.8 and 8.9 million people in England will be living in fuel poverty by 2016. These estimated figures take into account the introduction of the Green Deal and various other government initiatives and have also revealed that current fuel poverty figures are way off the mark.
The problem of fuel poverty is now widespread and finding a solution is becoming increasingly hard as the issue escalates further. One of the key messages being projected to homeowners is that they need to shop around more for the…
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Increase Living Space With Conservatories In Liverpool
Author: Tarriq | Leave a Comment >>The longer you live in a home, the more clutter begins to appear in and around you. There is no way of getting around it; we are a nation of hoarders. We cling onto items hoping and believing that they will earn us a small fortune at some point in the future and this results in homes becoming over-run with large quantities of junk.
This is a big problem for those who have a growing family as the last thing you want is to take up valuable living space in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom or living room. However, sometimes needs…
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Conservatory Outlet - A Quality Network
Conservatory Outlet is an established UK wide network of home improvement companies, specialising in the installation of superior quality double glazing windows, replacement doors, conservatories and bespoke orangeries.
As ambassadors of the Conservatory Outlet brand - Clearview Home Improvements in Cheshire & Lancashire has demonstrated an unrivalled commitment to quality, innovation and customer satisfaction. In return Conservatory Outlet provides Clearview with the most revolutionary and sought after home improvement products currently available, which are produced to the highest industry standards.
Throughout the UK, our logo is a trusted hallmark which guarantees your total satisfaction and peace of mind when you choose Conservatory Outlet for your home improvement.