5 Things Landlords Should Be Checking About Their Properties This Summer - PGS Services
by Liz Seyi Digital marketing managerThe summer isn’t exactly a time of year that many of us associate
with having to call in a plumber. But if anything, the potential for
complacency during this season is precisely why you need to be so vigilant
about the maintenance of any property you own right now – and it’s no less the
case if you are a landlord.
Here, then, are just five things to be alert to during months when
you and your tenants might otherwise be distracted by fun in the sun.
The boiler and heating system
The summer is hardly a time of year when your tenants are
especially likely to put the heating on very often – but what about when autumn
rolls around? They may only discover then that there are issues with the boiler
or wider central heating system that it might have been possible for them to identify
months earlier.
So, during this season when there isn’t quite so much demand for heating
engineers, it’s a good idea to get such a professional to check over your
boiler. If they do pinpoint any issues, they will also be able to provide a
quote to address it before the problem becomes worse and pricier to fix.
The air conditioning
The air conditioning in your property, it’s fair to say, might
well be in more extensive use by your tenants at this time. Consider, then,
getting an electrician to look over it. The best-quality service is likely to
include not only a thorough check of the appliance, but also the likes of
damper adjustment, coil cleaning and the removal of any debris that may be
imperilling the A/C system’s efficiency.
The carpet
It doesn’t matter how conscientious your tenant is – the fact
remains that if your property is occupied, the carpet will be in contact with
human feet on a regular basis. During this season when the tenant is likely to
be spending more of their time outside, or you may be welcoming new tenants,
you might take the chance to have the carpet professionally cleaned and
deodorised.
The gutters
You might understandably wonder why there’s any particular urgency
to check your property’s guttering at a time when outdoor conditions are likely
to be great. But if anything, that’s the whole point – a sunny day is an ideal
moment to check that your gutters aren’t blocked or bowed as a result of
adverse conditions during the autumn and winter just gone.
Bear in mind that when a house’s gutters overflow, this can cause water to flow
down exterior walls and seep into the building fabric, creating damp inside.
So, the state of your property’s guttering is definitely not a trivial
matter.
The drains
Drainage is another aspect of property maintenance that our
Kingston, Beckenham and Sunbury plumbers here at PGS
Plumbers are experienced in dealing with. And it’s something else that
landlords and tenants alike may easily overlook, especially during the summer
months.
So, be sure to take advantage of the great outdoor visibility at the moment to
ensure your property’s outside drains aren’t blocked. Inside, there should also
be no discernible issues with the drainage of the kitchen sink, bathroom sink
and bath. And if any problems become apparent that you struggle to solve on
your own, rest assured that our professionals can quickly assist.
Our comprehensive expertise, unstinting professionalism and competitive and
transparent pricing have helped to give us a leading reputation among
Guildford, Hampstead and Sunbury plumbers and
heating engineers. We’re also
experienced in working alongside local landlords and agents, so why
not call 0203 370 0066 now to find out more about our specialised and
trusted services?
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