Regular home maintenance is one of the most important things a property owner can do to maintain the value of their home. Even a valuable property or home will deteriorate and lose value if it is not maintained. Regular home maintenance involves small jobs, most of which you can do yourself - keeping your home clean and safe to live in. To keep your home comfortable and in good condition for as long as possible, it's worth doing regular maintenance to maintain the value of your property, while also helping your house to retain its resale value when the time comes.
How to preserve the value of your home?
- Avoid water damage - detect water leaks early
- Keep water locks and floor drains clean
- Check the connections of your household appliances from time to time
- Reacts quickly to odour changes
- Replace window seals regularly
- Keep your insurance cover in force
- Draw up a maintenance plan
- Keep your home folder up to date and request the necessary reports and documentation on maintenance activities
Detect water leaks early - monitor your water consumption
Water leaks can be detected by watching the movement of the water meter when no tap or machine is using water. If the water meter still moves, water is leaking somewhere. It is good practice to keep a spreadsheet to monitor energy and water consumption. Spreadsheets make it easy to track annual or even monthly energy and water consumption.
Clean water locks and floor drains regularly
Over time, food particles accumulate in the kitchen water traps, and hair and other dirt in the shower water trap. Regular cleaning will help prevent water damage. Clean the locks, at the latest when they don't pull properly or the floor drain starts to smell bad. The recommendation is to clean them 2-3 times a year. If the floor drains are not draining properly repeatedly, call a plumber to check the situation.
Check the connections of washing machines
Water damage is often caused by a broken connection to a dishwasher or washing machine. Keep an eye on the connections and don't leave the washing machine alone in the house. Turn off the tap at the end of use. Remember that the installation of washing machine hoses and connections should always be carried out by professionals.
Use your senses - detect a musty and damp smell
Inspect the house regularly, inside and out. On the outside, pay attention to the plinth and water drains, the roof and the chimney. Inside, on smells, ventilation, plumbing and damp areas. Air in dwellings is exchanged through exhaust and replacement vents. Keep the vents clean to ensure proper ventilation.
Replace window seals regularly
Window seals need to be replaced several times during the life of the window, how often depends on the quality and durability of the seals. It is therefore a good idea to check the condition of the seals once a year. When you seal your windows and doors properly, you can reduce the room temperature to 20-21 degrees Celsius without compromising your comfort, while saving on your heating bill.
Check the insurance cover for your property
In the event of damage, it is important that the damage is repaired quickly to prevent the extent of the damage from increasing. With insurance in place, you can carry out repairs more quickly without financial worries.
Make a maintenance plan for the future
Take into account the lifespan of electrical equipment and the condition of the electrical and plumbing systems. The value of your home is better preserved when necessary upgrades and renovations are done well in advance. For example, a survey of the condition of plumbing and drains should be carried out at the latest at the age of 35 years, and earlier at around 20 years for domestic water pipes. The electrical wiring also reaches the end of its service life at 50 years, at which point it is often necessary to replace the electrical cabinet and check that the amps are sufficient for current use.
Keep your home folder up to date
Every detached house should also have an operating and maintenance manual, known as a home folder. The folder should list the maintenance and modification work carried out to a sufficient extent. The list of measures taken may include, for example, annual repairs, renovations, alterations to the premises or repairs to unforeseen damage. In a resale situation, for example, it is of added value if the O&M manual also lists the building elements, surface materials, systems and equipment, so that the user can form a complete picture of the property's maintenance requirements. The maintenance and care of technical equipment and systems and surface materials are specified in separate instructions.
Ensure documentation of maintenance activities
To preserve value, it is important that the necessary maintenance and repairs are carried out properly and by someone who has the official permits to do so. Make sure you have all the necessary documents and keep them safe, you may need them in case of damage for the insurance company or in the future for the sale of the house or its valuation. It is the contractor's responsibility to provide the necessary operating and maintenance manuals, including details of building components, materials, substances, supplies and equipment used, as well as the necessary records, but it is the property owner's responsibility to check that the documentation is adequate.
Easy maintenance to be done once a year
- If you have a fireplace in your house - get a chimney sweep once a year
- Clean the extractor hood grease filter
- Background vacuuming of household appliances
- Clean the ventilation valve
- Check the condition of the sauna heater's resistors and stones
- Lubrication of door and window hinges
- Cleaning gutters
- Order a grease trap drain
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