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Preparing Your Home for Winter: A Maintenance Checklist
Simple checks and jobs to protect your Buckinghamshire home from the cold, damp and storms before winter sets in.
A little preparation in autumn saves a lot of stress — and money — once the cold weather arrives. This checklist covers the key jobs that keep your home warm, dry and safe through a British winter.
Heating and plumbing
- Bleed radiators so they heat evenly
- Check your boiler is serviced and running well
- Lag exposed pipes to prevent freezing and bursts
- Test that outdoor taps are drained or insulated
Outside the home
- Clear gutters and downpipes of leaves
- Check the roof for loose or slipped tiles
- Secure fence panels and posts before the storms
- Trim back trees and branches near the house
Inside the home
- Draught-proof doors and windows
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
- Look for early signs of damp or condensation
- Make sure loft insulation is in good condition
Do not leave it too late
The busiest time for emergency call-outs is the first hard frost, when small problems suddenly become urgent. Booking maintenance in advance means the jobs are done calmly and affordably. We offer seasonal maintenance across Aylesbury and the surrounding areas for homeowners and landlords alike.