FOUR AREAS OF YOUR HOME TO CHECK ANNUALLY

When you own your own home there are some things that you need to make sure you are looking after. These are known as the maintenance of your home. You might not like to think about them, however, these come as part of the responsibilities of being a homeowner.

So, what are the main areas of maintenance that need to be done to look after your home? Let’s have a look in more detail below:

Your Windows

Your windows are an important part of keeping the elements out of your home. If they aren’t working properly, then you could have drafts. This could lead to losing heat in the winter and the cool air from your home in the summer. Go around your windows and identify if there are any gaps. Can you feel any air escaping? If you can you may need to replace the sealant. If your windows are over 15 years old, then you need to think about getting them replaced. It can be costly to do this, however, you won’t need to do them again for another 15 years if they are looked after properly.

Your Gas and Electric

You should arrange to have your gas and electric safety checked once a year. Not only does it identify any issues that could cause you future problems but it also makes sure they are working properly for as long as possible. You should have a look at gas fire servicing as well as gas boiler servicing as an absolute necessity. An element of this is about safety. If your gas boiler or fire becomes unsafe you need to know about it. When you have an annual service you can make sure it is as safe as it can be and that it is maintained properly.

Checking the Outside of Your Property

If it has been a while since you last checked outside your home, you need to get it done as soon as possible. When you ignore issues outside of your home you are jeopardizing the safety of its contents. For example, if you have tiles that are cracked or have fallen from the roof then it could lead to leaks in your roof or dampness. Make sure you get outside look over the whole of the outside of your home including the roof, walls, borders, siding, and gutters.

Check all Faucets and Pipes

This is simple and quick to do. Go around your home and check all the pipes from the taps and radiator and any faucets. If there are any signs of leaks fix them before they cause more issues. If your faucets are dripping you may need to look at changing the washer. Otherwise, you will not only be wasting water but you also risk damaging the faucet from the constant stream of water.

These are four simple but important maintenance checks that you need to complete annually on your home. If you don’t it could lead to future problems. Do you check any other areas of your home? Please let us know in the comments below.

2 comments

Chris12 September 2025 at 15:40
Good list! One more area that often gets missed is your attic and crawl space. A quick check once a year for signs of leaks, pests, or insulation that’s shifted can save you from bigger headaches later. Poor insulation or unnoticed moisture up there can drive up your heating and cooling bills without you realizing it.
Hiller16 September 2025 at 15:49
Also, check the attic (or crawl space) under the roof for signs of moisture or shifted insulation. Even if windows, pipes, and roof tiles look fine, water can sneak in up top where you don’t see it. If insulation has moved or compression has happened, it loses effectiveness and lets heat or cold pass through more than you realize — which drives up heating/cooling bills and eventually causes mold or rot in structural wood.

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