Repair & Maintenance Franchises

Franchisees from oven cleaning specialist Ovenu have raised £694 for Cancer Research UK at the company’s annual general meeting. The charity was chosen after a franchisee was forced to retire following a diagnosis of prostate cancer, prompting colleagues to rally behind the cause. Held near Redditch, the AGM also gave franchisees an opportunity to strengthen relationships, share best practice and align on the company’s continued growth. Founder and managing director Rik Hellewell highlighte...

A homeowner submitted a claim under their home insurance policy after cracks developed internally and externally at the point where a conservatory adjoined the main house.Despite accepting that subsidence had occurred, the insurer declined the claim. It asserted that the conservatory foundations were defective because they were not sufficiently deep for the prevailing ground conditions and adjacent planting. On this basis, the insurer relied on a policy exclusion for faulty design or workmanship...

1. Context and ChallengeFollowing a severe and widely reported flash-flooding event, elderly and vulnerable homeowners experienced extensive flooding to the ground floor of their property. Fire crews attended the street and pumped water from several homes, including the customers’ property.Despite this clear context, the insurer initially recorded the loss as storm damage rather than flood damage. This early misclassification had significant consequences: inappropriate inspections were arranged,...

A proud moment unfolded on 26th February 2026 as Junaid Shan of Concept Claim Solutions (Middlesbrough) was announced as the winner of Rising Star of the Year at the Modern Claims Awards.The Modern Claims Awards is a nationally recognised event celebrating excellence across the UK insurance and claims sector. Bringing together insurers, brokers, loss assessors, loss adjusters, and service providers, the awards shine a spotlight on those shaping the future of the sector and making a lasting impac...

Surging demand has prompted Dean Chew, owner of Ovenu Leeds North West, to recruit a new oven technician to support his growing client base.The move comes as the oven cleaning service surpasses an impressive 2,000 five- out-of-five star reviews on respected customer feedback platform Trustist - underlining a reputation for consistently high-quality service.Dean is currently fully booked several weeks ahead and regularly completes three to four oven cleans per day, often working weekends to keep...

Running around after two teenagers, holding down a monotonous corporate job, and trying to keep on top of life left James exhausted and deflated. He realised it was time for a change and set out to find a new path. Here we explore James’ journey from the corporate world to joining Clear Brew. Where it all started Prior to joining Clear Brew, James spent the majority of his working life in the tech industry selling software for large American companies. For the last 10 years he resided in a lea...