Looking after your property asset and looking after your tenants goes hand-in-hand. Completing these maintenance jobs will not only protect your property from whatever weather Winter will throw at it but will also make it more pleasant to live in for your tenants. Remember: happy tenants become long-term tenants.
🏠 Boilers
You don’t want to discover that your boiler has packed in on the day your tenants go to turn the heating on. Give yourself time to sort out any problems by having it serviced now before it has to start working hard throughout the Winter.
🏠 Radiators
To ensure that your property’s central heating system is working as efficiently as possible make sure that you bleed your radiators.
🏠 Pipes
Using lagging to protect your pipes from freezing and bursting can save you from a nasty headache on a cold Winter morning.
🏠 Insulation
This is one of the best ways to help your tenants reduce their energy bills this Winter and improve your property’s EPC rating. Ensuring that your loft is well insulated helps to keep the heat in your property.
🏠 Draft
Use insulating strips or re-apply caulk around your windows if you can feel a draft.
🏠 Gutters
Blocked gutters can cause a lot of damage to your property so make sure that you clean them out regularly, especially during the next few weeks while the leaves are falling.
🏠 Fence
Make sure you fix your rickety fence before the Winter winds blow it down.
🏠 Roof
Make sure that you replace any cracked or missing roof tiles to make sure that your property stays watertight even in the harshest Winter storms.
🏠 Chimney
Check that your lead flashing or pointing and mortar is in good condition. Heavy rain and a poorly looked after chimney can result in water dripping into your property damaging your walls, paint and wallpaper.
🏠 Insurance
The most common insurance claims during Winter are claims for water damage from burst pipes, storm and flood damage claims and burglary claims. Take some time to ensure that your insurance policy covers damage from extreme weather to make sure that your property is covered no matter what happens.
If you would like to know more about how I can help you to manage your property then please do give me a call on 01400 675175 and I will be delighted to help yo
