Property care hints and tips

Many property care checks can be carried out easily by you. Check out our property care hints and tips in order to keep your property's health in check:

• Regularly checking and clearing out leaves and debris from roof gutters, hopper heads and ground level rainwater drains will help the flow of water and prevent a buildup of moisture entering the property
• After heavy rain falls, check gutters and downpipes to see if there are any leaks or any signs of overflow
• Removing cracked and bossed external rendering or harling and renewing it will ensure your home's outside walls have coverings that are effective as they were originally
• Look for loose seals or mastic pointing around the bath or shower. This could mean water is seeping through and giving rise to wet rot. Replacing seals and pointing can be done quickly and cheaply
• If you have condensation problems consider the use of extractor vents or dehumidifiers to tackle the problem. You can also find more hints and tips by visiting our Condensation Treatment web page
• If you have a crawl space, check to see if there is any damp earth or leaking pipes. Dealing quickly with such problems could avoid costly timber repairs

Tackling property problems inside and outside can seem daunting, but by breaking them down to manageable tasks and understanding the benefits, homeowners can make a real difference to their properties.

Need more information about property care

For further information about property care, visit our property problems and solutions webpage or call Wise Property Care on 0800 65 22 678 or contact your local branch. Alternatively, click to complete our online contact form and we will arrange for one of our specialists to call you and provide you with further information.

You can also visit our Home Report property health check web page and find out what you can do to help improve your selling process before paying for an expensive Home Report.