As we are enjoying the last warm days of the season there’s no better time to catch up with a few essential maintenance tasks that will make our homes ready for the colder months. These tasks will prevent emergencies during cold days, and ensure that your whole family can enjoy the cosy days ahead in all comfort and without disruptions to their day-to-day life.

From inspecting your roof to assessing your heating sources, we’ll explore the different tasks you need to tick off your to-do list before autumn comes around!

Inspect the Roof and Gutters

The first step is to check your roof and gutters, especially after heavy rains or strong winds. As leaves begin to fall, debris and organic materials can clog the gutters. Additionally, extreme weather events can damage or lift the tiles on your roof, which can impact its integrity.

Not only does this preventive approach help extend the life of your roof, but it can also prevent water damage and leaks, which can affect the structural health of your home in the long term.

Service the HVAC System

Next up, focus on your HVAC system. This is the pulsating heart of your home’s heating and cooling system, and it will impact your indoor air quality. Be sure to keep up with basic maintenance tasks, such as cleaning up the filters and checking that there are no leaks or debris build up.

You should also consider scheduling in professional inspections, which can help you extend the life of your HVAC and discover whether there are possible upgrades that will make your home more energy efficient. Specialists, such as the ones at All Seasons Energy should be your first port of call for this.

Prepare the Lawn and Garden

Another aspect to focus on is your home’s outdoor areas. Of course, it is important to have a patio or decked area where to enjoy the colder days ahead and chill evenings. However, don’t forget about ticking off essential end-of-summer gardening tasks from your to-do list.

These include:

• Prune shrubs and trees to encourage healthy growth in spring.
• Apply fertiliser to the lawn that fits the needs of plants in autumn and winter.
• Remove dead plants to prevent the spread of disease.
• Spread mulch in flower beds to retain moisture and protect roots.
• Harvest any remaining late crops before the first frost.
• Check irrigation systems to ensure hoses and sprinklers work properly.

Check for Plumbing Leaks

According to a recent survey, nearly 21.5 million people in the UK experienced a leak in their home in the past year. If left untreated, water damage can significantly impact your home’s structural health and, in time, require costly interventions. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to prevent these emergencies: be sure to check all of your system and address leaks before damage spreads!

Clean and Store Outdoor Furniture

Last but not least, be sure to clean and store away outdoor furniture for the winter months. These are major assets to your patio, and they play a major role in making your garden more livable in summer. Nonetheless, the hars autumn weather can damage iron and wood, causing expensive furniture to get easily damaged. To avoid this, cover or store away your lounges, chairs, and tables after getting them ready to be used again in the next season!

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