The Works M & B

After years of sole trading Christopher and Sebastien joined forces in 2008 and started The Works M&B. Trading from Barnstaple and North Molton and covering north and mid Devon, we are a modern, forward thinking, customer-focused company that specialises in providing a complete solution for all your plumbing, electrical and heating needs. With the increasing shift towards renewable energy we are also fully up-to-date with the latest developments in green technology and can offer and advise on a comprehensive range of new energy efficient technologies for both the home and workplace.

Central heating system vary from a basic clock to a full room by room individual control manageable from a center pad controler or via your smart phone & tablet. The basic system and minimum requirement for energy saving is composed of a timer and a room stat if used with a combi boiler. When a boiler and hot water cylinder are installed, the system is then controlled via a two channel clock (heating, hot water) with a room stat and cylinder stat. All controlling the motorised valve witch then fires the boiler (S plan or Y plan).

We can offer you the full range from design, installation to commissioning and servicing of your gas boilers and gas appliances including Landlord Safety Certificate. INTERGAS is our 1st choice of gas boilers for it high efficiency condensing boilers with 5/10 years Platinum guarantee (subject to conditions).

We can undertake a wide variety of electrical work, from changing a light bulb and fitting electrical sockets to a complete rewiring of your all property. With our knowledge and testing equipment, we can carry out fault-finding to locate and repair those niggling problems with domestic circuits and circuit breakers. We are registered with NICEIC as a full scope for all your domestic electrical work and TRUSTMARK for your peace of mind on the quality of our work.

Underfloor heating can't be talked about without mentioning its main competition, radiators. For years the UK has used radiators which are wall mounted, to heat our homes, traditionally linked to a gas or oil boiler or even solid fuel unit. Our European counterparts have been seeing the benefits of underfloor for decades whether this be electric or a wet system. The choices below are related to a wet system. Radiators are actually very efficient at what they do, the main pros and cons are listed below.

If you have an off-mains water supply such as a borehole, well water, or lake water, we can supply water filtration units to reduce or eliminate contamination. Our units can remove organic and particulate matter, reduce water acidity to prevent damage to copper pipes in plumbing and heating systems and, with a UV treatment device, can create pure drinking water.

We undertake all domestic plumbing jobs, from repairs to leaky taps and pipes to the complete installation of household pipework. We also supply, replace, service and repair boilers for domestic heating and hot water systems. The Works are specialists in installing and refurbishing bathrooms to suit every budget. Our complete one-stop-shop approach, including the electrics and tiling, will handle every detail: we take your vision from concept to reality, from design to implementation. As well as installing and repairing central heating systems, we also lay underfloor heating and are specialists in the supply and installation of energy efficient eco-heat pumps.

The Works employees are not only fully trained and compliant with all the latest regulations, in many cases our installations exceed the requirements of those regulations. As a forward-thinking company we have positioned ourselves at the forefront of the coming green energy revolution and will give you impartial, knowledgeable advice and first-class service from a fully-qualified installation workforce that will not only help you to help the planet, but will also keep your energy bills to a minimum.

We are accredited Mitsubishi Ecodan heat pump installers and offer expert advice on these revolutionary eco-friendly home and business heating units. In independent tests carried out by the Building Research Establishment, Ecodan was found to reduce emissions by 50% and running costs between 15% and 60% in comparison with traditional forms of heating. This is a low maintenance product with controls which are easy for the end user to use and understand. Ecodan is an air source heat pump and the technology inside it is very similar to that of a domestic fridge - transferring heat from one place to another - the back of your fridge is warm because it is removing heat from inside the fridge out into the room.