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Scrubbing down your barbecue or building that tiki bar that you have always dreamt of might be at the top of your wish list right now, but if you think ahead a bit, you could save yourself considerable amounts of stress when summer has faded. Here are some things that you can get done, or at least get booked, now to avoid the rush.
Boiler service
There are few things worse than getting to the colder, not to mention muddier, months, only to realise that you don’t have heating or hot water. Unsurprisingly, boiler repair specialists and Corgi registered plumbers are at their busiest from October onwards. If you didn’t manage to get your boiler serviced last autumn/winter, book a boiler service now and get into the habit of doing it at about the same time each year. If you did get your boiler serviced last year, try booking the next service now so you know that you don’t have to join the rush come September.
Sweep your chimney
Like boiler specialists, chimney sweeps tend to be booked out from the moment that people decide it is time to light their fire or woodburner. It is essential that you get your chimney swept at least once a year; if you have a fire in your home and you don’t have a valid safety certificate, you might not be insured for any damage caused by the fire, regardless of what caused the fire in the first place. There is no harm in getting your chimney swept now, at the end of the season, instead of waiting until autumn. However, make sure that your chimney is appropriately capped so that birds can’t nest in it; if there is a risk that any creature may have made your chimney its home (and filled it with debris), you will need to get it swept again to be sure. If you don’t want to get your chimney swept now, get that in the diary for October too!
Think about your insulation
Insulation may not be a big deal now that it is getting warmer, but the spring and summer are great times to get special offers and deals on home insulation. From new double glazing to loft insulation, shop around for deals now so that you can keep warm and save on bills in the winter.
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