Paving – What causes paving to lift and sag and why is it necessary to attend to it

Trees & garden – When the garden is neatly trimmed, it creates a sense of calm and it doesn’t do damage to your house

Carports –Must be kept clean at all times

Insects – Can cause a lot of serious damage

Boundary walls – Can be dangerous if not built according to regulations

Gutters – It is much cheaper to clean them than to replace them

Stormwater – Make provision for that once-a-year severe storm

Windows and Windowsills – Water ingress can cause damage inside

Steel work – Correct maintenance is critical

Parapet walls – If regular maintenance is not done, repairs can be very expensive

Damp – Very serious and very expensive to repair

Cracks – There are 15 different types of cracks ascia’s, barge

boards and eaves – Can create a poor impression if not maintained

Roof covering – Roof leaks can be prevented

Roof: Valleys, ridges and verges – Regular maintenance is required

Roof: Exposed timber – Borer insects can bring your roof down

Roof: Trusses – Don’t forget about these

Asbestos – Is a health risk

Bathrooms – If regular maintenance is not done, it can become a health risk

Build-in-cupboards (BIC’s) – If you neglect maintenance, you will have to replace doors and shelves

Ceilings and cornice – Can indicate roof problems

Doors – Maintenance is key to the longevity of doors

Kitchens – A lot of water and steam can cause damage

Floors – Need more than cleaning

Geyser – Replacing a small component can prevent the geyser from bursting

Skirting – Check them for damp damage and termites

Stairs – Safety risk lurking in your home