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See how Limelight IT has helped UK SMBs fix, modernise and maintain their IT infrastructure — without the enterprise price tag.

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D. Marriott Plumbing & Heating Ltd
D. Marriott Plumbing & Heating Ltd
East Kilbride, Glasgow  ·  Family-owned trades business, 30+ years trading  ·  dm-ph.com
Microsoft 365 Email Migration Endpoint Management Ongoing Retainer
Client Snapshot
Industry
Plumbing, Heating & Gas Engineering
Location
East Kilbride — West of Scotland
Client Base
Residential, commercial, landlords, hospitals, schools
Services Delivered
M365 Remediation  ·  Email Migration  ·  Endpoint Management  ·  Ongoing IT Support
Engagement Type
Initial project + ongoing retained support
The Challenge

When Limelight IT first engaged with DMPH, it was clear the business had been operating with a fragile, unmanaged IT setup that had grown organically over the years — typical of a busy trades business where IT is never the priority.

3–4 laptops in an unmanaged workgroup with no centralised control
Personal email used as the primary business contact
All staff sharing the same login credentials — a significant security risk
Multiple conflicting antivirus subscriptions wasting money
M365 tenancy incorrectly configured by a previous provider
Primary mailbox critically full — impacting daily operations
No password policy, no IT direction, no plan for growth
Why Limelight IT

DMPH came to Limelight IT through a personal recommendation — and that trust has been built on ever since. For a busy trades business, IT needs to work quietly in the background. There's no time for jargon or solutions that create more problems than they solve.

Limelight IT keeps things simple, explains everything in plain English and is always available when it matters. The ongoing retainer means DMPH has consistent, proactive support — not just someone to call when things go wrong.

The Solution
Phase 1
Microsoft 365 Remediation & Email
Registered dm-ph.com as the primary M365 domain
Set up office@dm-ph.com as the professional business email
Migrated all email data from the personal account
Resolved the mailbox storage crisis via archiving
Updated M365 licensing to match actual needs
Reorganised OneDrive storage across the organisation
Phase 2
Endpoint Management & Security
Rebuilt full laptop estate — clean OS installs, BIOS updates
Ensured all devices pointed to correct OneDrive locations
Rationalised antivirus to a single managed subscription
Applied patch management across all devices
Installed TeamViewer for fast remote support access
Phase 3
Ongoing Support & Maintenance
On-call via phone and email for day-to-day IT support
Automated quarterly email backups to offsite storage
Regular onsite catch-ups to review and plan ahead
The Outcome
Professional Identity
Business now operates under a professional branded email domain — no more personal email for business communications.
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Security Improved
Shared credentials eliminated. Consolidated antivirus, patched endpoints and proper access controls now in place.
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Data Protection
Automated quarterly offsite backups mean business data is protected and recoverable — no longer at risk from hardware failure.
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Reliable IT Support
DMPH now has a trusted IT partner on call. Issues resolved quickly — often remotely via TeamViewer — without disrupting the working day.
Working with Limelight IT is a breeze, always there to resolve the issue.
— Darrin Marriott, Director  ·  D. Marriott Plumbing & Heating Ltd  ·  dm-ph.com
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Tony — Private Client
Doncaster, England  ·  Private Individual  ·  Remote Support via Bark
Remote Support Laptop Access System Health Security
Client Snapshot
Client Type
Private Individual
Location
Doncaster, England
Device
HP Laptop — Windows
Services Delivered
Account Access Recovery  ·  Backup Admin Account  ·  HP Support Assistant  ·  Windows Updates  ·  Antivirus Check
Engagement Type
One-off remote support session
The Challenge

Tony contacted Limelight IT after experiencing difficulty accessing his laptop. As an older user, navigating Windows login issues without technical support is stressful — and the risk of being locked out again was a real concern.

Laptop login issues causing uncertainty and frustration
No backup access route — one lockout away from being completely unable to use the device
HP Support Assistant not installed — drivers and system health unmonitored
Windows updates overdue — system running below optimal stability
Antivirus status unconfirmed — no assurance of active protection
Why Limelight IT

Tony found Limelight IT through Bark — within minutes of connecting, a remote session was underway. For clients who are less confident with technology, the approach matters as much as the fix. Clear communication, patience, and a calm walkthrough of every step made the experience straightforward from start to finish.

At Limelight IT, remote support isn't just about resolving the immediate problem — it's about leaving the client in a better position than before, with peace of mind that the same issue won't happen again.

The Solution
Step 1
Access Recovery & Backup Account
Confirmed Tony could access his device and identified the root cause of the login uncertainty
Created a secure backup local admin account to prevent future lockouts
Documented access credentials and handed over clearly to the client
Step 2
System Health & Driver Updates
Installed HP Support Assistant — manufacturer's own diagnostic and update tool
Ran full system diagnostics to identify any underlying hardware or driver issues
Applied all available driver and firmware updates via HP Support Assistant
Step 3
Security & Windows Updates
Verified antivirus was active, up to date and providing real-time protection
Checked and installed all outstanding Windows updates for stability and security
Confirmed system was fully patched before ending the session
The Outcome
Full Access Restored
Tony has reliable, confirmed access to his laptop with a backup admin account in place — no risk of being locked out again.
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Security Confirmed
Antivirus active and verified. All Windows security patches applied. Device protected against current threats.
System Running Smoothly
Updated drivers and system tools via HP Support Assistant — laptop running at full stability with no outstanding issues.
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Peace of Mind
A single remote session resolved everything. Tony was appreciative of the patient, plain-English approach throughout.

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