Why Regular Maintenance Is So Important

We take a lot of pride in our homes, and especially in the appearance of them. This applies to both the interior and exterior, and in order to keep our homes looking fantastic and in prime condition, regular maintenance is essential. This doesn’t have to be anything extravagant, but rather small jobs and tasks that will keep your property looking consistently good and create a good impression on guests and family and friends.

As we are a company that specialises in the maintenance of commercial and domestic design and we understand the importance of it, we thought we’d give you a few tips on how to make sure you’re doing the right things to keep your property well maintained and in perfect condition…

Interior

The interior of your property requires significantly more regular maintenance than the exterior. This is because there are so many different and unique elements to interior design, and all sorts of ways you can change and improve things so that it’s always looking presentable and impressive. From a deep clean to a complete revamp, you can find your own ways to maintain your interior to suit you.

Paintwork

Paintwork is something that actually creates a much bigger impact than you realise. Whether this is changing the colour scheme of a room by painting the walls, or fixing the paintwork on perhaps a window frame that is all cracked and broken. Paint is a key tool in the regular maintenance of your property.

It is quite natural that over time, paintwork can become chipped. This can happen due to all kinds of things, but it is unfortunately unavoidable. Although this can be very inconvenient, a part of keeping your interior well maintained is to paint over things like this and get them covered up as soon as possible, so as to leave a slick and tidy design.

Plumbing

We all face plumbing issues when we least expect it. They are another thing that is unavoidable and can cause havoc to our homes if left untreated. Even if the problem that arises isn’t a huge deal, it is always better to get small problems fixed immediately, so that you prevent them from escalating into something much bigger and more costly, and potentially harmful to your property. Getting small plumbing issues fixed as soon as possible will be beneficial to you in the long run and probably save you a lot of money. This is a good way to keep on top of property maintenance and avoid big issues from arising later on.

Plastering

Plastering is a key tool in maintaining a strong and sturdy surface. It is mainly used on walls inside your home in order to keep them strong and reliable and provide a good base for decorating. Therefore, plastering is done before you get to the decorating, whether this is painting the wall or putting up wallpaper. It is incredibly necessary as without it you wouldn’t be able to decorate properly nor achieve a presentable finished appearance. Sometimes it is a good idea to get walls replastered if you are redecorating as this erases risk of any uneven surface or peeling paint. 

Joinery

There are all sorts of different tasks involved in joinery. From building a brand new staircase to constructing a small coffee table for the living room, joiners are great for fixing existing problems as well as providing solutions for the future. For example, as we are approaching the cold winter months, something we find a lot of people struggle with in their homes, is retaining heat. Quite often this is down to old and insufficient window frames and doors, that let in a draft whilst also letting heat escape. The solution to this is having new frames built and fitted to prevent it from happening. Not only is this great for property maintenance but it can also save you money on heating bills. 

As we mentioned, joinery covers a whole spectrum of different jobs. Perhaps you are having a redesign and refresh of your property and want to change things, such as furniture. Joiners are able to construct whatever you may have in mind and have this fitted into your home accordingly.

Exterior

Maintenance on the exterior of your property is just as important as the interior. Although it isn’t required on as much of a regular basis, maintenance on the exterior is still necessary from time to time. Whether this is replacing doors and windows, or fixing door frames. Furthermore, paintwork can sometimes be a bigger issue on the exterior than the interior, due to the harsh weather conditions it is faced with. This can cause paint to chip away and become rusty and damaged. Repainting over this can make all the difference as it will have your property looking presentable and clean on the outside.

For more information or if you would like us to help you with some maintenance work, simply get in touch with us via our contact page and we will be more than happy to help.