A Winter Check-list For Homeowners

As the nights draw in and the temperature drops

, its time to start preparing your home for the nippy spell. A little organisation can go a long way, so take a look at this handy checklist:

Item number one arrange boiler cover

Being cold in winter is far from pleasant. Thats why its essential to take out boiler cover with a reputable company like HomeServe. This can be done online and will save you a lot of money and hassle if your central heating system fails to work. There are many policies available, but its wise to choose one that comes with an annual boiler service, as this will make your life easier.

Item number two check your home insurance

Wind rain, sleet and snow can cause damage to your abode, so make sure your home insurance is up-to-date. If its not, or is inaccurate in any way, contact your provider and have the changes made sooner rather than later. Please note that your home should be insured for the amount of money it would cost to rebuild it including an allowance for architects, surveyors, legal fees and demolition costs.

Item number three Inspect your waterworks

During winter, water pipes can crack and burst. This can cause severe damage to your home, so you must have any problems fixed. Contact an emergency plumber if necessary and make sure all leaks are repaired before winter hits. To protect your waterworks from the elements, its also worth lagging them with an insulating material. This costs around 15 per roll and can be bought from most reputable DIY stores.

Item number four seal up any drafts

Cold draughts can leave you feeling cold and miserable. To prevent this from happening, seal up doors and windows properly and consider buying a draught excluder letter box and a key cover. If you want to stop cold winds coming underneath your door, stuff the longest edge of a pillow with tights, sock and other odds and ends. Wrap the material around the items and sew to secure. Click here for more ways to make a draft excluder.

Item number five Clean your chimney

If youre planning on lighting your log fire this winter, you must clean your chimney. You can do this yourself, but if you dont fancy getting dirty or singing chim chim cher-ee at the top of your voice, then book a professional service. Chimney sweeps can be found online and will make sure everythings as fresh and clean as it can be.

Winters rapidly approaching, so take action today.

by: Robert Weir

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