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Our Local Hero Award 2023 Winner is Revealed
Wirral plumber with a heart of gold Chris Griffiths, 39, is voted as the third winner of the award This year marked the third edition of the Local Hero Awards, with two fantastic winners under our belt already. Graham Nash of Pinnacle Buil Read more -
Vote for your Local Hero Award 2023 Winner!
We launched the Local Hero Awards in 2021, originally with the aim of rewarding tradespeople who had gone above and beyond to help their community during the pandemic. Graham Nash won that year for his work tackling cowboy builders, and the respo Read more -
SGS Local Hero Awards 2023 is Open for Entries!
2022 Winner - James Anderson Which generous tradesperson will succeed James Anderson of Depher and win a cash prize worth £1,000? In our first two editions of the Local Hero Awards, we have been proud to shine a light on some of the kindest a Read more -
SGS Local Hero Awards 2023 Terms and Conditions
These terms and conditions apply to the SGS Engineering Local Hero Awards ("Competition") run by SGS Engineering (UK) Limited, West Side Park, Belmore Way, Derby, DE21 7AZ ("the Company"). By entering into the Competition, you will be deeme Read more -
Home improvements that will increase your property value
If you’re thinking of selling your home soon, you may be thinking of ways that you can maximise your property’s value and ‘wow’ potential buyers. But what are house hunters really looking for in a home, and what features are they willing to Read more -
Our guide of low-cost DIY jobs to spruce up your house
SGS Engineering looks into the jobs costing £10 or less that could make a noticeable improvement to your home As tools experts, we understand how important it is for avid DIY-ers to keep their house looking in tip-top condition. That said Read more -
Cowboy Builder Problem in England Revealed by New Data
SGS Engineering offer tips on how to avoid being stung by rogue traders Here at SGS Engineering, we’re all about getting the job done properly, and we want to make sure that all our customers are able to improve their homes in a safe and se Read more -
A Day With Synetiq BMW At Bennetts BSB 2022 - Donington Park
SGS is a proud sponsor and avid supporter of Synetiq BMW Superbike Racing Team and we had the opportunity to stand together with our favourite Superbike racing team in Round 3 of the Bennetts BSB Championship at Donington Park. Tha Read more -
Winner of the SGS Local Hero Award 2022 is revealed!
Hero plumber James Anderson of D.E.P.H.E.R from Burnley takes home the prize In March we launched the second edition of the Local Hero Awards, a chance for us to say thank you to the builders, plumbers, electricians, joiners, gardeners, mechanics Read more -
Vote for your Local Hero Award 2022 Winner
Earlier this year, we launched the second Local Hero Awards, and Brits were encouraged to nominate builders, plumbers, electricians, joiners, plasterers, and other well deserving tradespeople who have been serving their community with good deeds Read more