Property Maintenance in Scotland – A Basic Overview

If you have recently become a property owner and know very little about building maintenance, you have come to the right place, as we offer advice on the maintenance and upkeep of a house here in Scotland.

The importance of regular inspections

One of the major roles of established roofers in Edinburgh is to carry out roof inspections for their customers; the longest you should have between roof inspections is one year and at the end of the summer is the best time of the year to examine the roof. The customer receives a written report along with any recommendations the roofer may have; tasks include cleaning out the guttering, which often becomes blocked with wet leaves and moss.

Inspect exterior surfaces

Whether brickwork, concrete or rendering, you should inspect every square foot of the exterior, looking for signs of wear and tear. If there are minor repairs needed, ask your local builder to fit you into their busy schedule; building damage doesn’t fix itself and time is not your friend when it comes to building maintenance.

Pre-source local companies

Start with sourcing local:

• Electrician
• Plumber
• Heating engineer
• Roofing firm
• Carpenter/small builder

Make sure they do not charge a call out fee; some do, some don’t. Also, you want a company that offers an emergency service that can be there in minutes rather than hours. Once you have made a connection with all of the above, store their numbers in your smartphone and you are ready to deal with anything life might throw your way.

Prompt repairs

If there is one constant with building maintenance, it is that things never repair themselves and the sooner you fix things, the cheaper the repairs will be. A stitch in time saves nine is definitely relevant in this regard, so don’t procrastinate when it comes to building repairs.

Scotland has some serious weather and that can damage buildings, so homeowners need to be on their toes and by contacting local tradespeople, you can deal with anything should it arise. After a few years, you should be able to forge relationships with local firms to ensure that the work is always first class.

We hope that this short blog helps you to plan for the maintenance of your home in Scotland.

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