Contract Win – Magenta Living.
Contract Win | Magenta Living We’re delighted to announce that GMS Services Ltd has secured a new contract with Magenta Living, delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and remedial works across their portfolio. This award is another exciting step forward for GMS and reflects our continued commitment to providing safe, reliable and compliant services, while maintaining… Read more »
Gemma Ollerton Named Finalist for Wigan’s Businesswoman of the Year 2026
We are incredibly proud to announce that our Managing Director, Gemma Ollerton, has been shortlisted as a finalist for Wigan’s Businesswoman of the Year 2026 at the prestigious Wigan Borough Business Awards. This well-deserved recognition celebrates Gemma’s leadership, dedication and commitment to growing GMS Services Ltd into one of the UK’s leading specialists in water… Read more »
GMS Named Finalists in Two Categories at the Wigan Borough Business Awards 2026
We are delighted to announce that GMS Services Ltd has been shortlisted as a finalist in not one, but two prestigious categories at the Wigan Borough Business Awards 2026. Construction Business of the Year 2026Small Business of the Year 2026 (up to £5 million turnover) Being recognised in both categories is a fantastic achievement and… Read more »
Check out our Mechanical Services Team!
Check out what our mechanical services team can offer you. Some images of some of the projects we have delivered over the last decade. If you operate a commercial property – GMS can offer: Call outs Remedial works Repairs New installations TMV installations and replacements Commercial hot water system installations Water heaters Water tanks Booster… Read more »
Great evening with the GMS Midlands team.
Thursday 16th July was a chance to step away from the day-to-day, enjoy a fantastic curry, and spend time with a team that has achieved so much over the last 12 months followed by a day off work! What makes us most proud isn’t just the growth we’ve seen—it’s the culture that’s developed alongside it…. Read more »
Why Flushing Water Systems is Essential for Legionella Control and Water Hygiene
Water systems are designed to deliver clean, wholesome water whenever it is needed. However, when water remains stagnant within pipework, storage tanks or little-used outlets, its quality can deteriorate surprisingly quickly. Regular flushing is one of the simplest yet most effective measures available to maintain water quality, reduce the risk of Legionella bacteria, and ensure… Read more »
What Is BSRIA BG29 & BG50?
BG29 (Pre-Commission Cleaning of Pipework Systems) sets out best practice for cleaning commercial heating and cooling pipework before it is handed over. When new systems are installed, they contain: Mill scale from steel pipework Jointing compounds and flux residues Installation debris Construction dust and particulates If not properly removed, these contaminants: Block strainers and control… Read more »
Le Mans Crescent Project!
Major Mechanical Installation Project Underway at Le Mans Crescent, Bolton We’re proud to be delivering a significant mechanical installation project at Le Mans Crescent in Bolton, and it’s fantastic to see the works progressing well as the building services infrastructure begins to take shape on site. This phase of the project represents a key milestone… Read more »
Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs): Understanding TMV2, TMV3 and Your Legal Responsibilities
Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs) play a critical role in controlling water temperature and reducing the risk of scalding in both domestic and commercial buildings. In higher-risk environments such as healthcare, care homes and education settings, correct valve selection, installation and ongoing maintenance is not just best practice – it is a legal and moral responsibility…. Read more »
How Passing TMVs Drive Legionella and Biofilm Formation
Passing TMVs create the exact conditions Legionella bacteria thrive in. The combined effects include: Once temperature control is lost, biofilm rapidly develops on internal pipe surfaces. Biofilm acts as: As biofilm thickens, it further restricts flow, worsening stagnation and creating a self-reinforcing cycle that accelerates colonisation. In many investigations of persistent Legionella positives, passing TMVs… Read more »
