What maintenance is required to the outside of my home?

Roofs and gutters :
If you should need to carry out any works on the roof of your home you should always use a roof ladder to protect the tiles or slates, and for your own safety.

Gutters and any gullies should be regularly checked and if necessary cleaned of leaves and other debris. Take care not to lean ladders against plastic guttering.

When using ladders make sure the foot is on level ground and an adult is holding the base.


Damp Proof Courses and Air Bricks :
Please ensure that no garden material or soil covers the damp proof course and airbricks. Soil and any paving or patio areas should be kept 150mm (6 inches) below the damp proof course.

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