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John Barbour Retires

After an incredible 40 years, John Barbour has officially retired from James Frew.
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James Frew Supports Annual Pensioners’ Day Trip with Community Benefit Donation

James Frew has proudly supported Larkfield Housing Association’s annual Soup and Blether pensioners’ day trip.
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Congratulations Coby

We are incredibly proud of Coby McCann, our talented apprentice, who took part in the 2025 Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year Competition.
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Advice

What Does a New Boiler Cost? A Comprehensive Guide for 2025

Wondering how much a new boiler costs? Our 2025 guide explains prices, types, grants and financing for homes across Scotland.
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Retirement Celebrations

Last week at James Frew HQ, we bid farewell and a very happy retirement to three of our much-valued team members.
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Ardrossan Highland Games

On Sunday, Katie and Lesley from our Call Centre team attended the Ardrossan Highland Games.
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Advice

Boiler Pressure Too High? Here’s How To Fix It

We're breaking down common causes for high boiler pressure and what to do when your boiler pressure is too high.
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Why Is Your Boiler Condensate Pipe Leaking?

Is your boiler condensate pipe leaking? Discover some common issues that may be causing this and what to do to fix it.
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Radiator Not Heating Up? Here’s Why and What You Can Do About It

There’s nothing worse than switching on the heating and discovering one of your radiators is stone cold, especially on a freezing morning in Scotland.
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Combi vs System Boiler: Which is Best for Your Home?

When it comes to heating your home efficiently, one of the biggest decisions is choosing between a combi boiler and a system boiler.
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James Frew Apprentices Attend Scotland Parliamentary Showcase

James Frew SVQ3 Plumbing Modern Apprentices, Connor Wales and Bradley Waters, attended the College’s Scotland Parliamentary Showcase held in the Garden Lobby of the Scottish Parliament.
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Operations Director Appointed

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Gordon Mack to the Board as Operations Director.
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Celebrating 25 Years of Service

We were delighted to present Francisco “Cisco” with an M&S voucher to celebrate his 25 years of service with James Frew.
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Community Benefit Project: Kincaidston Community Centre

In a heart-warming effort to give back to the community, James Frew partnered with Kincaidston Community Centre to transform their outdated toilet facilities.
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Operations Director Danny Gibson Retires After an Impressive 36 Years

We say a heartfelt farewell to Operations Director Danny Gibson, who's been with James Frew since 1988.
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James Frew is an Octopus Trusted Partner

As we continue to explore new and intuitive technology to support our customers, we're excited to announce our partnership with leading energy provider Octopus.
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Newsletter

November 2024 Newsletter

Read the September 2023 Newsletter from James Frew - company news, team updates and more.
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Community Benefits Newsletter

Community Benefits Newsletter December 2023

Read the December 2023 Community Benefits Newsletter from James Frew - heartwarming stories, inspiring initiatives and more.
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