LOOKING AFTER YOUR HOME
The FMB offers the following excellent checklist that you should perform two or three times a year to ensure your home is being properly maintained:

Roofs
Check the roof for any missing or damaged tiles, or cracks in the felt if you have a flat roof.

Gutters
Check the gutters and downpipes for any damage and clear away leaves or debris that could cause blockages.

Drains
Lift the cover and make sure there is no debris blocking drainage channels and that water is running freely.

Damp Course
Look for signs of damp on low level brickwork. Any problems can easily be remedied.

Brickwork
Cracked brickwork and crumbling pointing can cause all sorts of problems if left alone, so get it repaired immediately.




 


Paintwork
Look for signs of peeling paint and check woodwork for signs of rot. As a rule of thumb, exterior woodwork will need repainting every three or four years.

Chimney Stacks
Check for cracks in the brickwork or pointing and any signs of damp.

Fences
Treat your fence with a wood preservative.

Draught-Proofing
Letterboxes, doors and windows are the first place to check.