For older properties, professional inspections every five years are recommended to identify and fix potential issues promptly. Factors such as the property’s age, location, and exposure to weather conditions will dictate the frequency of inspections and maintenance. Our team at Eco Tiffin can help determine the optimal schedule for any home maintenance services you require.
How our property maintenance service can help you
When it comes to property maintenance services, issues may arise both externally and internally. Often, clients notice internal defects such as dampness, indicating potential external problems. If you’re unsure about the next steps, we can help. Our experienced team is equipped to handle all necessary repairs efficiently – contact us for a comprehensive inspection and a detailed estimate for repairs.
If you’re pressed for time, we offer full survey services for a reasonable fee. We conduct thorough inspections, provide detailed reports on any issues, offer expert advice, and provide quotations to rectify the problems. Our expertise enables us to identify potential issues even in hard-to-reach areas.
Areas covered by our home maintenance services
Our property maintenance services cover a wide range of repair and maintenance issues, ensuring your home remains in excellent condition:
- Chimney pots
- Flaunching
- Brick pointing
- Repointing & replacement of hip and ridge tiles
- Lead flashing soakers, aprons & collars
- Moss & algae damage
- Roof ventilation
- Rainwater systems – gutters, downpipes & gullies
- Soffit, fascia barge boards
- Tile, slate and flat roof defects
- Joinery issues
- Rendering
- Ground maintenance
By choosing our home maintenance services, you ensure that your property receives the care and attention it needs, preserving its value and longevity. Contact Eco Tiffin today to schedule an inspection and take the first step towards comprehensive property maintenance.
Our checklist for you for p roperty maintenance and repairs by month
January
- Electrical systems must be checked by a qualified person at least once every five years.
- Smoke alarms should be regularly tested and cleaned. Remember to replace the batteries!
- Parapet and valley gutters need to be cleared of snow to prevent meltwater rising above them and causing damp internally. In icy conditions use extra caution.
February
- Clear any snow as in January!
- Check that your chimneys and roofs are bird-proof before the nesting season commences.
March
- Check that the eaves, gutters and downpipes are not damaged by frost. Look for cracks and leaks in the rainwater goods.
- Clear any snow as in January and February!
April
- Check the roofs for frost, snow and wind damage. Debris on the ground from broken slates and tiles indicates that there may be a problem.
- Check for splits and cracks in areas of the flat or sloping sheet roofing.
- Inspect lead flashings and mortar fillets at chimneys for signs of decay. Problems will include holes or splits in leadwork and erosion of mortar fillets.
- Clear the gutters as March!
- Cast iron gutters may also require repainting.
May
- Check those gutters! Gulleys beneath rainwater pipes should be cleaned out regularly and drains rodded out if they overflow during wet weather. Remove silt and debris and ensure water discharges freely.
- Make sure that windows and ventilators are in good order so that the building can be ventilated on dry days during the summer months. Lubricate door and window ironmongery and check security locks.
- Have the boiler serviced. Make sure that the frost thermostat is operational. Bleed radiators if necessary.
- Clear away any plant growth from around the base of the walls and in particular from the drainage channel.
June
- Inspect all windows: check the glazing, putty and lead for signs of damage.
- Check timberwork for signs of rot including less accessible areas such as floor and roof voids, under stairs and cupboards.
- Clear any dirt from condensation drainage channels and holes at the base of windows.
July
- Look at timber windows, doors, fascia and bargeboards. Check for cracked and rotten wood. Redecoration may be required.
- Clear that plant growth!
August
- Take the month off!
September
- Make sure that any airbricks or underfloor ventilators are free from obstruction and clean if necessary.
- Ensure water tanks and exposed water and heating pipes are protected from the front. Repair any leaks.
- If the roof space has safe access and is boarded, and check if there is evidence of any leaks or damage to the roof covering during heavy rain, especially below gutters.
- Clear that plant growth!
October
- Check masonry for signs of damage. If evident get it fixed before winter!
- Clear those gutters!
- Check the roof for any damaged or missing slates or tiles.
November
- Clear those gutters!
December
- Clear any snow!
- Clear those gutters!
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