Thursday, 24 December 2020

Spruce up 2021 with the help of a professional painter and decorator

It’s common for people to plan their interior decorating for springtime – after all that’s when the DIY stores start their promotions and bring out their offers. But is that really the best time to decorate your home? Many of us find January and February ‘wasted months’ as we don’t really do much. Then when March comes along we suddenly busy ourselves with decorating the home at the same time that the garden needs some love and attention. Why? Because the grey days of those first two months leave is feeling lethargic. But there is another way.

At Byko UK we can you offer you a painter and decorator service in Leicester at reasonable rates so you get your home decorated now – not when you’re at your busiest. Imagine having the time to make the most of your garden and then being able to settle down at the end of the day in your newly decorated room rather than somewhere that is half-finished and has DIY equipment strewn everywhere. So, make use of these grey months and add colour to the whole of 2021 by getting the decorating sorted early.

Wednesday, 14 October 2020

Benefits of insulating your home

There are many benefits to insulating your home which can help to conserve energy, cut energy costs and protect your home in the long run.

The first and most obvious is that your home retains heat for longer meaning you use less energy. An added benefit of having the heating on for less time is that your home becomes less stuffy and more comfortable to live in.

Without insulation your home is more likely to have condensation and will lose heat through the walls which can lead to damp which can cause mould, degrade paint and plaster or cause wallpaper to come unstuck. Damp inside the home can also lead to respiratory problems.

It can also help to reduce noise from outside which contributes to your wellbeing and also makes the home a more pleasant environment.

At Byko UK, a leading builder inLeicester, we can insulate your homes to bring you all these benefits, saving you money and reducing your carbon footprint. As the cold weather hits many of us turn to ways to save on heating bills as we realise how much we spend on them. To talk to us about how we can help to reduce heating costs for residents in Leicester and the surrounding areas, get in touch today.

Tuesday, 11 August 2020

Make the Home of Your Dreams a Reality

Lockdown hasn’t been easy for many people, but it has provided a chance to get some of those niggling DIY jobs done. But, as quickly as it was sprung upon us, it’s disappearing to be replaced by this new normal. And for lots of households, that DIY only got partly done. What seemed like months ahead of you to put your stamp on the house was lost in fog of Zoom meetings, home schooling and taking the kids on walks and bike rides just to keep yourself sane!

So, if you’re back where you started with a half-done job, or even just the slightest twinkle of a job in your eye, we’re here to help you realise your dream. At Byko UK we offer a whole range of services. If you’re looking for a builder in Leicester or you want a plasterer or a painter and decorator to come and finish the job or touch things up, get in touch today by calling  +44 (0) 116 233 45 03/+44 (0) 7818 950453 or by visiting www.byko.uk.com


Monday, 11 May 2020

Why choose a family business when getting work done on your home?


Any time you’re buying a product or service, you have the choice of small, medium or large companies to choose from. And often the large companies come out on top when it comes to things like electrical products or technology. There are a number of reasons for this; the company you choose is usually an expert in their field, has a good reputation and is known for attention to detail so that every button or every piece of fingerprint recognition technology is made to exacting standards and does what it should.

When it comes to having works done on your home - you’re most valued and prized possession – the same principles apply; you want builders that are experienced, trustworthy and professional. But you also want that personal touch. You want to be able to speak to your builder and allow him to fully understand what you hope to get out of the project, whether it is adapting a room or a loft conversion.

If you’re looking for a builder in Leicester, then look no further than Byko UK. We’re experienced and professional, and for recommendations you only need to look at the reviews on our website.

Thursday, 16 January 2020

Don’t spring clean, spring decorate


Forget about spring cleaning. We’ve all done it, and we all know you end up just relocating the mess and wiping down the walls. Instead, why not get on with that decorating that you’ve been putting off for months (even years)? And if you can’t face the thought of spending the first few weekends of spring inside painting walls Byko UK is here to help.

As an experienced painter and decoratorLeicester, Byko can help you transform your grand designs into your dream home. We’re there every step of the way, from inception of the idea to applying the finishing touches. If you like a bit of DIY but don’t fancy the laborious tasks such as plastering, we can help there too. Our local plastererLeicester will be on hand to ensure you have perfect walls on which to create your own masterpiece of interior design.

To discuss plans to decorate your home and for a free no obligation quote, contact us at www.byko.uk.com. You might be surprised at how quick and affordable our painter and decorator service is, meaning you can have your home looking perfect for all that spring and summer entertaining.

Wednesday, 13 November 2019

Builder Choosing Tips in Leicester

The monitoring of more than 400 cases of rebuilds and new houses has allowed us to detect errors in the choice of builder in Leicester and develop tips to avoid them, managing to increase the percentage of satisfied customers at the end of the work, such as those with the experts at Byko UK.

1 ) Hire a local plasterer Leicester, not simply someone with a plumber friend. Ask him for a list of work done and call two or three clients. The satisfied owners are an antecedent that includes suitability and honesty.

2) "Someone with a fixed opinion": This builder model can be honest and capable, but resists listening to instructions. They want to do things the way they have always done them.

3) Architects: An architect can present themselves as a builder and do things well. It is frequent, however, that for all their university education, they want to amend or even redo elements of the Leicester project, and in addition, charge extra for the effort.

4) Consider the way you present your budget and the list of jobs that the painter and decorator Leicester will perform. You must submit a work plan (4 or 5 steps) on a sheet, marking stages, and approximate payment dates, where the materials will be collected, how debris will be removed, etc.

5) Consider your own first personal impressions, do they seem a positive person? Don’t be afraid to ask questions to ascertain their level of builder experience and knowledge.

6) The cost is an important fact, but it is just one more fact in a budget. If it is very cheap, be wary. A painter and decorator job done twice is always much more expensive.

7) Ask for two or three plasterer quotes before signing any contract.

Tuesday, 5 February 2019

Tips for choosing a builder whose work does not disappoint you

It usually takes time and effort to find the right Plasterer in Leicester to carry out your long-awaited construction or loft conversion project in the manner indicated. But do not despair yet: if you follow these tips you will soon be able to enjoy your new home without unnecessary headaches.

Ask for references

Finding a Local Plasterer Leicester through word of mouth is one of the best methods to find someone who is compliant, tractable and very professional. Ask your friends, relatives and co-workers if they would hire yours again.

Pay attention to your credentials

Once you have the recommendations in hand, do a preliminary investigation through phone calls or visits to the websites of a potential Builder in Leicester and find out if they have all the necessary qualifications and licenses, if they have the designations of associations or professional councils of the zone, and if they have passed the rigorous tests that certain municipalities perform so that they can obtain certain specific certifications.

Carefully interview the candidates

If you have too many, reduce the list of Loft conversion Leicester candidates and establish certain meetings only with the most prominent. Try reducing your list to three builders, because things can be confusing beyond that. How a contractor responds to the questions you ask is very important to predict how communication will be in both directions. The painter and decorator will surely ask several questions as well. In addition, choose those with a permanent address in the area and, if possible, an office or at least a landline. Visit Byko UK for the best tradespeople in your area today. They will make your choice simple because through them, every professional is fully qualified and experienced.