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Battle Expensive Energy With Double Glazing From Planet
Author: Conservatories & Double Glazing Expert | Leave a Comment >>Incredibly, energy bills have almost doubled in just six years. A report in The Guardian states that the average energy bill in 2006 stood at around £700, whereas nowadays it now costs on average £1,259 to heat a household. This rise in household fuel is unprecedented and despite many of the energy suppliers pledging to drop their prices over the coming months, it will still leave many families with no other choice but to go without heat.
No-one should ever leave themselves in this position, but unless they shop around for the cheapest tariffs and invest in double glazing in Lancashire they will have no choice in the matter. Planet South Lakes understands this only too well which is why we urge anyone struggling to pay for energy to get their windows replaced at the very first opportunity.
Our fabulous range of windows are each designed…
Planet Windows & Doors Launch New Animated TV Campaign
Author: Steven | Leave a Comment >>Cumbrian home improvement experts Planet have launched a brand new TV advertising campaign in time for winter to help them capitalise on the growing demand for windows from consumers.
The ad, produced by Plymouth creative agency Marett, cleverly combines and reworks the classic Goldilocks and Three Little Pigs fairy tales in 3D and brings them together to highlight how double glazing in Cumbria can add much-needed security to a home.
Minus the Three Bears and the Wolf, the narrative of the advert shows Goldilocks coming across the Three Little Pigs home in her search for porridge. However, her attempts to break into the home of the Three Little Pigs home via the windows proves to be unsuccessful as their new Planet Windows manage to stay firm in the face of adversity.
Planet, who also specialise in manufacturing and fitting conservatories in Lancashire, believed that a an entirely new…
Free Quotes Guaranteed At Planet South Lakes
Author: Conservatories & Double Glazing Expert | Leave a Comment >>One of the most time-consuming aspects when buying home improvements is obtaining a handful of quotes from a group of installers. We are always encouraged to shop around and find the best deal, but it can be a fraught process, especially when some companies insist on charging you for the privilege of getting a quote.
Planet South Lakes does no such thing and provides all its quotes absolutely FREE of charge. Anyone who requests a quote on or offline from Planet can be left certain that they will receive an accurate quote within a matter of hours. We won’t give any false promises and will seek to give the most competitive quote around.
If by chance you manage to find a cheaper quote elsewhere we promise to price match it. One other thing we can guarantee you of is that no-one else will be able to demonstrate the quality, dedication…
Home Improvement Gone Wrong!
Author: Steven | Leave a Comment >>f you’re looking to do some DIY around the house, maybe fit a new door, install some replacement windows, just generally shape up the house a bit. Here’s a word of warning:
It Goes Wrong!
You may be quite nifty with a hammer, a professor with a screwdriver, but when it comes to large projects, perhaps you should think twice about Doing It Yo’self.
For example take this Replacement Door that was fitted from the rear, the proprietor stupidly forgetting there was a difference in floor level on the other side.
There are several home improvement companies that offer good quality products for a decent price.
So if you’re looking at doing some good ol’ fashioned DIY, get a quote from Planet South Lakes first and see if it’s worth saving the hassle (and the pain) involved.
Planet South Lakes announce their full range of conservatories, orangeries, windows and doors
Author: Steven | Leave a Comment >>Planet South Lakes, one of the foremost providers of double glazing windows, PVC doors, conservatories and orangeries in the Lancaster, Morecambe and Barrow-in-Furness areas, are proud to announce their full range of products and services that will lead them from strength to strength for the rest of the year. With a combination of outstanding customer service, solid guarantees and bespoke design they are confident they have something to offer every homeowner in the North West.
PVC Conservatories
Planet South Lakes offer a completely bespoke design service, based on a variety of styles, which takes you right from the initial consultation in the Kendal showroom and includes all the building works, joinery and plumbing. They will even provide an installation co-ordinator to make sure every stage of the construction goes smoothly.
Orangeries
Being the forerunner to the modern conservatory, often with…
Conservatories & Orangeries on the agenda as home-owners look to improvements
Author: Steven | Leave a Comment >>Home-owners across Lancashire and Cumbria are looking to conservatories, orangeries and other home improvements as a faltering property market forces movers to stay put and improve their homes.
The recent credit-crunch and well-documented fall in house prices has meant that many simply cannot afford to move home and are forced to seek home improvements to enhance their living space.
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors recently reported that housing transactions are at their lowest point since 1978. According to research from Sainsbury’s Bank, this has led to 21% of homeowners contemplating improvements over the next 12 months as opposed to moving house.
Reports suggest that 5.3 million homes are planning some form of structural work – of these, 1.2 million are looking to build a conservatory.
As one of the most versatile ways to improve your home, conservatories are cool in summer, warm in winter…
How modern uPVC Windows and uPVC Doors can improve home security
Author: Steven | Leave a Comment >>It would be an obvious point to make that having new uPVC doors and uPVC windows fitted would provide several benefits to your house as a whole. The addition of these new features would undoubtedly increase the value of your home and the good news is that they do not have to detract from the external styling of the property either. In fact, by adding something like a porch, conservatory or orangery you not only compliment the building but also add more room and in many cases a touch of elegance to your house.
Energy efficiency is also another good reason for having new uPVC windows or uPVC doors fitted. This measure helps to save the environment by reducing your carbon footprint but it can also save money in your pocket by reducing energy bills.
The one overriding…
New Years resolutions on conservatories windows and doors for lucky Planet South Lakes’ customers
Author: Steven | Leave a Comment >>Planet South Lakes have decided to let in the New Year by launching a set of resolutions that are specifically targeted to anyone looking to buy any of their conservatories, windows or doors throughout the Lancaster, Morecambe, Barrow-in-Furness or Kendal areas.
Resolution number one
As part of their massive January sale they are promising to save customers hundreds of £’s on all Conservatories, Orangeries, Windows and doors with a £99 deposit, interest free until 2010 offer.
Resolution number two
All Planet South Lakes’ range of high quality home improvement products is available with up to 30% off. Their excellent range of styles and finishes are designed to blend perfectly into the ambience of any home.
Resolution number 3
Totally secure, maintenance free Rockdoors from £775 fully fitted. This is a possible saving of up to £324. With Planet South Lakes, every one of their…
Let us look to history for ideas on modern home improvement
Author: Steven | Leave a Comment >>As more people are looking for ways to increase the value of their homes or improve their living space due to the well documented recent downturn in the housing market, you could do a lot worse than consider the possibility of installing a Conservatory or an Orangery.
But what is the difference between the two and what leads to their enduring fascination with householders? To answer these questions we need to go back into history and examine the structures’ origins.
The Conservatory did exactly what it said on the tin originally. The name came from a combination of Latin and Italian and was quite literally a place to store and preserve food and was traditionally thought of as an un-glazed structure. It was only later, with the introduction of glazed structures that they were used to house and protect plants from the cold weather,…
Torrential Rain & Strong Winds Hammer Home the need for a Roofline Inspection
Author: Steven | Leave a Comment >>With the majority of the UK being battered by both high winds and torrential rain throughout August, now is the time to have your guttering, cladding, fascia boards, barge boards & soffits checked for blockages and damage.
The west coast regions such as Cornwall, Wales, South Cumbria & Barrow have bared the brunt of this battering and Planet South Lakes cannot stress enough the importance of having a pre winter check up.
The recent high winds have littered our streets and gardens with leaves & twigs from many trees. This coupled with the torrential rain which has dislodged much of the moss which grows on many roofs has highly increased the chances of a blockage in either your guttering or drainpipes from this debris.
When a drainpipe is blocked with dislodged moss and/or leaves the water in the guttering cannot drain away. Ineffective drainage can lead on to…
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, Planet South Lakes has demonstrated an unrivalled commitment to quality, innovation and customer satisfaction. In return Conservatory Outlet provides Planet South Lakes with the most revolutionary and sought after home improvement products currently available throughout Cumbria, 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.