Worried about your New Home Maintenance: Here are
few tips
While purchasing a new home
is an exciting time especially for first time homebuyers, several new
responsibilities come along with the new home. Aside from the financial
responsibilities, you have to take care of some important maintenance tasks as
well. This starts worrying you, especially if you are working and for the whole
day, you are bound to be out of home. How you will maintain your home up to the
mark? Well, keep aside all your anxieties, as this article will provide you
some handy tips that you can follow even in your busy routine.
Prevention is better than cure and the best way to do this is to get
into the routine of doing regular home maintenance inspections. This will help
ensure that any smaller issues can be dealt with before it becomes major and
potentially a big financial burden.
Preventative maintenance inspections should be done every six months,
though there would be certain areas inside and outside of the home that may
slightly require more attention. Though a homeowner can do most of the
maintenance and inspections, others are best left to the care of a professional
contractor.
Here are some areas in your home that will need to
regularly checked and maintained:
Roofs: Extreme weather conditions could shift your
roof tiles or damage them so it is very important to check your roof regularly.
Any loose, missing, or damaged tiles need to be replaced immediately as they
could result to leaks and water damages inside your home. Your roof should be
free from any debris. Trees and branches that encounter
your roof should be cut back.
Main Electrical Panel: Also, check your main electrical panel for any signs of water
exposure. Your electrical panel should be free from rusts or watermarks or it
could lead to safety issues. Make sure to test the breakers. Turn them on and
off to make sure they are still working. If you notice that the panel is
starting to get warm to touch or it smells of burnt insulation, contact an
electrician immediately.
Doors and Windows: Cracked or broken windowpanes
need to be replaced immediately since they could be a safety hazard. Window and
door finishes also need to be inspected for any rot or paint deterioration.
Also, ensure that the windows and doors seal properly to avoid energy bills
from shooting up. Installing energy efficient windows is also a perfect idea.
The measures mentioned above are just the
precautionary ideas. However, if the damage has already occurred then its
always better to contact your nearest Home Maintenance Services and get the work done without hassles.
Ben Ellwood, property developer by profession and also
working with home maintenance services Sydney. They provide property maintenance service in Sydney & Melbourne and
specialized in a wide range of maintenance services. To know more about property
investor and property developer visit http://www.homemaintenanceservices.com.au
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