Prevent Costly Repairs
Regular maintenance extends the life of your home and prevents expensive emergency repairs. Here’s a season-by-season guide.
Spring
- Inspect the roof for winter damage
- Clean gutters and downpipes
- Service the boiler (if not done in autumn)
- Check exterior paintwork
- Service air conditioning units
- Clean windows inside and out
- Test smoke and CO alarms
- Inspect garden walls and fences for frost damage
Summer
- Treat exterior wood (decking, fences, furniture)
- Repaint areas that need it
- Clean patios and paths
- Check for damp and mould after winter
- Service garden tools
- Inspect the chimney for nesting birds
- Check sealants around baths and showers
Autumn
- Service the boiler before winter
- Bleed radiators
- Check insulation in the loft
- Clean gutters again (after leaves fall)
- Drain outdoor taps and irrigation systems
- Book a chimney sweep if you have a fireplace
- Test all heating systems
- Reverse ceiling fans for winter
Winter
- Check for ice dams and icicles
- Keep gutters clear of snow
- Watch for frozen pipes
- Test the heating before cold snaps
- Check fire alarms monthly
- Reverse ceiling fans
- Inspect weather stripping around doors and windows
Annual Tasks
- Gas safety check (annual, by a Gas Safe engineer)
- EICR (electrical inspection) (every 10 years for owner-occupied, 5 years for rentals)
- Chimney sweep (annually if used)
- Roof inspection (annually)
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