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The journal

Plain writing on quotes, materials and the maths of looking after things — no fluff, no sales spin.

Mar 20266 min read

What a fair quote actually looks like

The five lines every honest quote should have — and the padding, vagueness and "TBC" that should make you walk.

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Why we measure twice (and charge once)

A survey costs us an hour. A wrong assumption costs you a fortune — here's the trade.

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The maintenance-plan maths

One scheduled visit a year is cheaper than one emergency. We did the sums so you don't have to.

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Choosing materials that age well

Cheap looks the same on day one. We talk through what's still standing in year ten.

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Our daily-update promise, explained

You shouldn't have to chase us. Here's exactly what lands in your inbox each evening.

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Five years of warranty, and why it matters

A guarantee is only as good as the firm behind it. What our five-year cover really means.

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