5 Maintenance Tips for New Homeowners

If you have just received the keys to your very first home, a big congrats are in order! A milestone in every adult’s life, getting your foot on the first ladder of property ownership is the way to start wealth generation. Of course, your newest asset will need to be properly maintained, and with that in mind, we have put together a few home maintenance tips that every property owner should know.

• Pre-source local contractors – Unless you happen to be superman with super-human abilities, you will at some point need local tradespeople. Whether brick cleaning with a high-pressure water gun or unblocking a drain, local contractors are always ready to step in and pre-sourcing means you won’t have to panic when something goes wrong. Find a local plumber, electrician, roofer and garden maintenance contractor and look for companies with no call-out fee. Over a period of a few years, you can develop positive relationships with local contractors and that is worth so much! 

• Prompt repairs save money – As soon as you are aware that a repair is required, call a local contractor to carry out prompt repairs. ‘A stitch in time saves nine’ definitely applies when it comes to building maintenance; procrastination can be very expensive with building repairs. A single missing roof tile can cause thousands of dollars in damages if it went undetected and a heavy downpour arrives.

1. Know your limitations – You might be able to fix a squeaky door or change a lightbulb, but if you encounter something that you have zero experience with, you are advised to call in a tradesman. There’s nothing more embarrassing than calling out a plumber to unblock a drain that you spent a whole day trying to fix, only to make the blockage worse!
2. Use quality materials – Yes, you can probably save a little money by skimping, but in the long run, it will likely cost you more. At the end of the day, you only get what you pay for! The same goes for buying tools and equipment; always choose a well-known brand even though it might cost a little more, you can be sure the item will last a lifetime if cared for properly.
3. Annual spring clean – There are many good reasons to call in a house-cleaning contractor once a year; this will ensure that your interior is clean and hygienic and free from harmful pathogens. A team of pro cleaners can finish a large house in a single day; take the family out for the day and come home to a sparkling interior. The Car Park Man offers top-notch grass cutting Solihull services, helping you achieve a perfectly maintained lawn with minimal effort. Let the experts transform your garden into a well-groomed, lush green space.

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We hope the above tips help you with your home maintenance and you spend many years in your new home. You can save money with DIY fixes if you have the tools and know-how, which is preferable for many Australian homeowners.