If you are anything like me, then you are fond of a gadget or two, and there’s nothing more exciting than being able to control EVERYTHING in your home with your smart phone or tablet.

The possibilities are endless, you could integrate your heating, lighting, security and audio visual systems, literally any equipment with a wire can be operated with the touch of a button.
Our clients particularly enjoy the benefits of HD distributed TV systems which enable them to record and watch whatever they like, whenever they like in any room of their house, channel choice arguments are a distant memory!

Another very popular feature is the automated security, which enables you to see, (using your smart phone) who the visitor at the door is before choosing whether or not to answer it.

If you would like to learn more how the Matters Group can help you ‘Smarten up your home’, then please call me on 01494 73 80 80 or by emailing david.bowen@mattersgroup.co.uk.

Make your home a better place to be with:

• Easy Access to all of your music wherever you
  are in your home or garden
• Full HDTV & Access to your TV recordings wherever you are in the house
• Complete lighting control at the touch of a button

We have a team of experts with over 20 years of experience in electrical engineering.

From new build installations to a property redevelopment or even an emergency call out, you can rely on the true professionalism and expertise of the Matters technicians. From minor works to large refurbishment and new build projects.

Here at the Matters Group we have been delivering electrical safety in properties for over 20 years. So whatever your electrical need, be it a new socket, right through to a complete rewiring, you can be confident in the Matters Group. It’s reassuring to know that 74% of our business comes from referrals, and we’d love for you to be our next referrer to someone you know.

Our Electrical Services Include:

• Electrical Safety inspections
• Electrical Installations, repairs & testing
• Energy Management & Reduction
• Hot water heaters & other appliances
• Audio Visual & Lighting Control
• Full & Visual Pre-purchase Survey
• Re-wiring from a single socket to a full property
• Data Cabling & Networks
• Home Automation
• Security Lighting

“We have seen significant cost savings with The Matters Group as they have advised us on energy saving solutions when fitting out our new premises.”

The Jam Factory Restaurant, Andrew Norton

We have a team of expert plumbers with over 20 years of experience in plumbing & heating installations and maintenance

From minor works to large refurbishment and new build projects.
Working throughout London and the Home Counties, the highly qualified and experienced Matters engineers can install your new heating and plumbing system or fix that annoying leak.

Instructing the right plumber is essential, because when your heating and plumbing fail be devastating or just down right inconvenient!

We provide a number of valued services for Home-owners and Landlords including gas boiler servicing, and gas appliance certification.

Work is completed to a high standard, comes with a guaranteed assurance and a detailed invoice containing the work that was carried out at your property.  We provide a number of valued services for Homeowners and Landlords including gas boiler servicing, and gas appliance certification.

The Matters Group is the answer to ALL of your plumbing needs:

• Gas Safe Certificate
• Gas Safe Checks
• Shower, Wash & Changing Rooms
• Regulatory Water Saving
• Boiler Repair & Installation
• Repair Leaks including Showers, Toilets, Sinks & Burst Pipes
• Pressurised Heating Systems
• Kitchens & Tea Stations
• Disabled Toilets
• Unblock Drains, Sinks, & Waste Pipes
• Emergencies

Why not have some fun with your signage?

We really enjoy being creative with our client’s signage, and helping businesses display their image. If you can’t find exactly the right sign for your needs, then our bespoke signs may be the perfect solution for you.
There are many reasons you may need signage. Business signs are an important way to advertise and help direct the flow of traffic around the office, warehouse and other commercial buildings.

Additionally, custom signs can be any size you need, here at Matters, we can create your outdoor signs as well. The right signage makes a big difference in the success of your company.

Reception signs are important too when you work in a business that has visitors. We can design the right signs for you that help you express the style of your company.

As far as shop front signage, we can create a sign that attracts passers-by. Our signs are durable to stand the test of time. We can create any sign you wish.

Vehicle wrapping is very effective and eye-catching. This is part of our new fleet design, 18% of our enquiries are generated through vehicle signage.

Useful information helping you to safeguard your home against summer crime

In this month’s email we are focussing on security in the home as we are fast approaching the ‘Holiday Period’, a time when many people take advantage of the extra days off from work to take a short break away from home.

However, sadly this is when one particular group of people within our society do the opposite and put more effort and hours into their ‘work’. We are of course referring to burglars, some of whom make a living from crime.

You need to safeguard your property against them when you are away.

A burglar will look for any signs of weakness in your home, they will make a balance between the risks of being caught and the potential gains to be had. You need to consider ‘target hardening’. This is making your property a less attractive proposition to them so that they consider the risks too great to take.

It is a good idea to take the time to do a self assessment of your home before you go away, simply click here to read the simple guide of what to look for and questions to ask yourself.

If you would like to learn more how the Matters Group can help you with your home security, then please call Dave on 01494 73 80 80 or by emailing Dave.Bowen@mattersgroup.co.uk.

Why do I need glass manifestation?

The manifestation of glass is a legal requirement in areas where there is a risk of human impact (Workplace Health & Safety Welfare Approved code of practice L24 Regulation 14). The requirements are also incorporated in Building Regulations BS 6262 Part 4 Safety.

The regulations relate to the glazing of internal and external walls, in public or non-domestic buildings known as critical locations.

On May 1st 2004 a new regulation Document M – Access to and Use of Buildings (2004 edition) was issued. This refers to critical locations in new buildings and refurbishments of existing buildings. From this date it is a duty of care that states the following:

Glass entrance doors and glazed screens will satisfy Requirement M if:

A) They are clearly defined with manifestation on the glass at two levels, 850 to 1000mm and 1400 and 1600mm above the floor, contrasting visually with the background seen through the glass (both sides from inside and outside) in all lighting conditions.

B) Manifestation takes the form of a logo or sign at least 150mm high (repeated on glazed screens) or a decorative feature such as broken lines or continuous bands, at least 50mm high.

If you would like to learn more how the Matters Group can help you with your signage, then please call Roland on 01494 73 80 80 or by emailing
roland.may@mattersgroup.co.uk.