Home maintenance checklist

Your monthly to-do list to keep your home in tip top shape:

• Check your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm batteries

• Clean your tumble drier of any fluff or dirt

• Check your boiler pressure

• Descale your dishwasher and clean out the filters

• Clean the cooker hood filter and the inside of the oven

• Give your bins a good wash (inside and out)

• Do a full clean of every room and vacuum your sofa

• Clean sink and bath drains with a specialist cleaner

Spring

As warmer days arrive, it's the perfect moment to assess how your home weathered the winter.

• Check the roof for potential damage and remove any built up moss. We have what you need for any repairs
• Review your home's paint for any wear and touch up as needed
• Clear gutters and drainage holes of leaves or debris have blocked them
• Double check your loft for water infiltration, hinting at possible roof tile issues
• Wash your windows thoroughly, inside and out
• Move your furniture to clean in those hard to reach places
• Give your garden a spring spruce up. Mow the lawn, sweep away fallen leaves, and trim hedges or bushes
• For those plants that didn’t have a winter chop, this is the ideal time for pruning

Top tip: Our interactive garden calendar can help you with what to do to your garden each month to keep it in shape and prepare for the upcoming season.

Summer

• Jet wash decking, paving, and patios for a fresh look
• Spruce up garden furniture with paint and stains
• Refresh any fences or sheds with a coat of paint

• Ready your BBQ and ensure outdoor lights function well

• Keep up with regular gardening: mowing, weeding, and general upkeep

• Make the most of the sun with a rotary airer to save on energy costs

Don’t forget: we have ideas and advice available for your garden projects.

Summer

Fancy an internal spruce up?

• Examine seals around baths and sinks for any wear
• Launder duvets, pillows, cushions, and curtains
• Declutter and organise your garage whilst it's dry out

Autumn

Autumn is all about beginning to pack away and preparing for the winter ahead.

• Store garden furniture in a dry, secure spot
• Unclog gutters and drains ahead of rainy seasons
• Turn on and bleed radiators; ensure no cold spots arise. Check your boiler too

• Wrap outside pipes to guard against freezing

• Test your alarm system and security lights

• Seal any gaps in windows and doors for insulation

• Deep clean carpets with an expert touch

• For open fires or stoves, ensure your chimney is swept

Winter

Winter months bring wet and windy weather conditions which can take quite a toll on our bricks and mortar. 

• To reduce the risk of damp from condensation, keep your home well ventilated and make use of your extractor fans 

• Regularly wipe condensation away from windows and door frames to prevent mould from forming

• If there’s a frost, check your pipes for leaks or cracks 

• If it’s been windy, keep an eye on fences or trees in your garden in case they are starting to look vulnerable. It’s a good idea to check your roof for slipped tiles after any strong winds too

• Check drains and guttering once more for fallen leaves that might be blocking them

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