10 Handy Tips for Your Property Health Check

CALABASH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & SUPPORT SERVICES

1. Start at the top. Check the roof for any missing or damaged tiles or cracks in roofing felt. You are responsible if something from your property, for example a falling roof tile, causes damage or injury to passers-by
2. Check guttering for any damage and clear away any blockages that may have accumulated over the winter months
3. Replace damaged or rusted cast-iron guttering with a modern alternative
4. Check brickwork for cracked or crumbling pointing and replace before moisture seeps in
5. Check external paintwork, especially on wooden door or window frames, and make a painting plan of action for the drier summer months
6. Repair or replace any damaged frames
7. As the weather gets warmer, remember to adjust your central heating to a summer setting to save energy. This is also a good time to bleed your radiators to get rid of air pockets
8. In the garden, check wooden sheds and fences. Mend any damage and treat with wood preservative
9. Clean algae from paths and patios, repoint joints where required
10. Finally, it's worth checking your home security. You should have good locks on all doors and windows - check that they are in working order