If you’re a homeowner in Birmingham, preparing your home for winter is a job for right now! With strong winds, rain, storms, frost and snow all likely, we’ve put together three top tips to help you get your home in good shape for the winter season.

Winter Tip 1. Maintain Warmth To Avoid Mould

A key thing to do when preparing your home for winter is to ensure the temperature is warm enough to guard against damp and mould. Mould not only damages and devalues properties but can also have a negative impact on your family’s health. Importantly, allergic reactions to mould can make respiratory problems worse. Your home should be kept at a constant temperature of 18-21 degrees Celsius so that damp problems don’t develop.

While you’re looking at ways of keeping your home warm, bear in mind that cold air may be entering your property through doors and windows. Use a draft excluder at your doors and hang thick curtains to make a significant difference.

Winter Tip 2. Keep Your Home Watertight

If there’s one thing you can be sure of during the winter, it’s that it will rain! Ensuring your property gets rid of all the excess water effectively is essential during wet weather. Make sure your guttering is free from debris and works as it should. There should be no gaps to cause leaks, as this could result in your property developing a damp problem. Make sure that water is draining away effectively through your drainpipes by removing any leaves, moss, and twigs.

Check your roof tiles for any gaps. Look into your loft space, and if you can see daylight, arrange for a qualified tradesperson to fix the problem.

Finally, ensure your water tank and pipes are lagged. If there’s a sudden cold snap, pipes can easily burst, so protecting them is the best way to guard against having to claim on your insurance.

Winter Tip 3. Stormproof Your Home

Storms are another common winter problem. Ensure you’ve tidied up and stored away anything in your garden which could damage your property in Birmingham (or someone else’s) if there are high winds. For example, garden furniture, parasols and barbecues. When preparing your home for winter, checking your roof tiles is imperative to ensure they don’t loosen and fly off during a storm.

Check whether your home is at risk of flooding. With more areas now experiencing flooding, you should find out if your home lies in an at-risk area. You should also make sure that your home insurance is up to date and offers you sufficient protection if you need to make a claim.

What Next?

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