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Home Maintenance Checklist - Summer

June 21, 2022

Taking care of your home requires regular maintenance. Keep on top of things with our printable home maintenance checklist, handily set out according to the seasons.

This may not be an exhaustive list of everything you need to do in your home. After all, everyone’s home is different and the to-do list for a new build apartment will be very different to that of a listed building. Here are some key things to do to take care of your home.

Check everything off and you should avoid unexpected costs from calling in the professionals later down the line. We have a spring checklist and will be uploading an autumn and winter one so check back nearer the time for those!

Summer

As the weather warms up it’s time to head firmly outdoors with your home maintenance checklist.

  • Clean your garden furniture.
  • Clean patios and jetwash decking at the start of summer to prevent them getting slippery.
  • Repair and paint any external woodwork including fencing, fascias, window frames and doors.
  • Repointing is best done in the warmer, drier summer months.
  • Prune any large trees or shrubs that are close to your home in order to reduce their water consumption which can contribute to subsidence.
  • Trim any climbing plants and don’t let them grow across windows or guttering.
  • Get your boiler serviced.
  • Wash your duvets, pillows and curtains.
  • Take a look at the seals around your baths and sinks to make sure there aren’t leaks. Where sealant is discoloured it may be showing signs of wear which could lead to a leak. Prevent this by re-doing it yourself or finding a handyman to do it for you.
  • As summer draws to a close shop around to make sure you are still getting the best price for your gas and electricity.

Monthly Essentials

  • Check boiler pressure
  • Test your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
  • Remove fluff from your tumble dryer
  • Top up salt and rinse aid in your dishwasher
  • Submit your gas and electric meter reading to avoid unexpected bills
  • Do a little garden maintenance
  • Repair as you go

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  • - Taylor - Tenant

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  • Helen
  • - Tenant

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"For some time I had been looking at further property development opportunities on a buy to let basis. As a landlord I had already been working successfully with the Property Store for a number of years and I took the opportunity to discuss this with them. Living remote from East Kilbride and having talked through my requirements it was clear that the most suitable option was for the Property Store to source, develop and let on a fully managed basis.

I have been very impressed with the speed that things have moved particularly how quickly the properties are upgraded and prepared for letting to the point where we have had tenants in advance of completion of works. As a result I have now added three properties in a matter of a few months.

As a remote landlord it is essential that you build confidence in the agents you are dealing with and the team at the Property Store have been excellent to deal with. They are a well-trained motivated team who know what they are doing.

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I have no hesitation in recommending the Property Store to anyone considering a fully managed service from sourcing to redevelopment to letting."

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Excellent customer service from Gillian at The Property Store.
Reported a repair and the contractor was at my property within an hour.
Delighted with the service from both.

  • - Julie

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Made our journey very easy and stress free, would highly recommend them!!!
From viewing the property to handover of our keys everything was smooth, no issues and now have a very happy household
Thank you all for your help."

  • - Allyson

"Having previously rented accommodation with other letting agents in the area, The Property Store are miles ahead of the rest. Lovely maintained properties and professional and courteous staff. Highly recommend!"

  • Letting agents
  • - Claire Moran