During the winter, temperatures drop, and, in the UK, we can be battered by multiple storms that bring heavy rain and strong wind to the country. Bad weather is a normal part of life in the UK but ensuring that the home is well prepared to face this onslaught of weather means that you can have the peace of mind as we bid farewell to the summer.
Taking some time now to make sure that you have checked your home and put things in place to make it able to withstand the wintery climate will really help as winter arrives – here are some of the things that it is important to check…
Guttering – The gutters around our home are essential in the winter months to make sure that water is draining away from the roof and into the drain. Taking the time to check it now can save you a lot of problems in a few months’ time!
Over the autumn, gutters can get blocked with dead leaves and other debris, and this then leads to the gutter getting blocked. Getting your gutter cleared out now will mean that your gutters are ready to take on the heavy rain that winter can bring!
Heating – In the winter it is crucial to your health to keep your home warm, and after a summer of not needing to put the heating on, it is now something that you should check to ensure that it is ready for the winter. Get a professional like this boiler service Gloucester based company HPR to come and check the boiler and the radiators to make sure that it is all in working order. If you need to have repairs or replacements done, you can have it done before the winter arrives.
Garden – The garden is another area that needs some maintenance before the winter comes. Make sure that garden structures such as sheds, summerhouses and fences are all in good repair, and if not get them fixed as soon as possible. You can also use a wood treatment to protect them over the winter.
Tidy up the garden and put things that may be damaged by bad weather like garden furniture and tools away until the spring in a sheltered place.