There’s more to keeping your home up to scratch than the occasional lick of paint. Making sure you stay up to date with essential property maintenance work might not be at the front of everyone’s mind, but it can save huge amounts in money and time in the long run.

While you shouldn’t have to worry about these issues year-round, a proper check-up once a year ought to keep you on track. Here are 10 top tips to help you stay on top of property maintenance throughout the year.

1. Check the electrics

Getting an electric check from an electrician will ensure that your home’s electrics are safe and in a good condition, and alert you to any problems which need fixing.

2. Replace light bulbs

Replacing old light bulbs in lamps, indoor and outdoor lights with energy saving light bulbs will save you money, as well as helping with the environment.

3. Take a look at the roof

If it’s not carefully looked after, a roof can end up costing big in terms of property maintenance. Stand back from your roof and take a good look so you can spot any missing or wonky tiles. Also, check the flashings to the chimney are intact and check that the guttering is clear and does not have missing sections.

4. Clear the roof of vegetation

Pebbles, moss and other types of vegetation are prone to build up on a roof, and have the potential to cause damage over time. Try and clear these away during the summer months when they will be easier to deal with.

5. Get your boiler serviced

This job is best carried out in the spring or summer months, as lower demand may mean a lower price, and when the cold weather starts to set in, it will be a lot harder to find an engineer in the first place. Getting the boiler serviced is an important job – waiting until it breaks down could mean a spell of living without the bare essentials at the worst possible time of the year!

6. Think about upgrading your boiler

Some of the newer boilers will save you up to 30% on gas bills, as well as being less likely to break down than a very old model. Upon installation, ask for the relevant installation certificate and aim to use a company that has links with major manufacturers and so can provide extended warranties.

7. Make sure you know where your stop clock and main isolation valves are

If you have a combi boiler you should be aware of how to switch these on and off, as this can prevent flooding during a long holiday.

8. Check your insulation

Find out how well your pipes are insulated, both for protection against bursting in the colder months, and to prevent unnecessary heat loss.

9. Get to know your fuse box

It is important to know where your fuse box is and to understand how to use it in an emergency.

10. Check the drains

You can clean your drains from the inside, as well as checking from the outside that there aren’t blockages building up – a simple but vital piece of property maintenance.

Author Bio: Aspect Maintenance offers a fully-skilled workforce who can handle all property maintenance issues, from the drains to the roof, and anything in between.

Category: Home Management
Keywords: Property maintenance, property maintenance tips