Property: How to save over £11k on repairs by spending just £220 on home maintenance
PROPERTY experts have shared how you can save over £11,000 on potential home repairs by spending just £220 on four simple maintenance tips this autumn.
Autumn can be an expensive time of year, especially where your property is concerned. As the weather changes and the trees begin shedding their leaves, problems with your home can begin to arise. From boiler repairs to insulation, now is the time to give your home some TLC and save yourself potentially thousands before winter begins.
MyToolShed has shared four home maintenance tips to save you £11,271.80 for just a fraction of the cost - £219.20.
Service your boiler
Servicing your boiler now for just £60 could save you thousands down the line.
Before you switch your heating on regularly for winter, you need to ensure your heating is working and functioning to full capacity.
MyToolShed advise homeowners to get their boilers serviced in the autumn.
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If you need a repair, it could cost you £220 but a completely new boiler could cost an eye-watering £2,700.
Cost of a service: £60
Potential cost if ignored: £2,700 (new boiler)
Saving: £2,640
Insulate your taps
Wrap insulation around your pipes in garages and cooler rooms to ensure pipes don’t freeze over.
Frozen pipes can lead to burst pipes which can be costly if ignored.
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Insulating your pipes will cost around £20.
Cost of insulating primary pipework: £20
Potential cost if ignored: £7,500 (repairing burst pipes)
Saving: £7,480
Seal cracks
Sealing cracks in doors and windows, or replacing them may sound expensive but it could save you a lot of cash.
Replacing a window frame can cost around £291 if damaged beyond repair.
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Cracks in walls, frames and doors can cause a plethora of issues.
A bit of sealant around your doors and windows is an easy fix which could save you making replacements over the winter.
Cost of sealant: £4.20
Potential cost if ignored: £291 (replacing a window frame)
Saving: £286.80
Clean your gutters
Preventing leaves from building up in your gutter using a professional could cost you around £135.
Cleaning debris from your garden and gutter is an ongoing task in the autumn.
Falling leaves and potentially difficult weather can mean your gutters may need more than one clean.
Being able to climb a ladder and check the gutters yourself may not be possible, so hiring a professional
for the job at around £135 may be the way to go.
Cost of professional gutter cleaning: £135
Potential cost if ignored: £1000 (water damage costs)
Saving: £865
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