HOME MAINTENANCE
Posted by HOMEZONE on Monday, October 17, 2011
During my years as a handyman/plumber I have come across many problems that could have been avoided by regular maintenance. Wear and tear is inevitable as most things only carry 1/2/3 year guarantees. Your car is regularly
checked for you MOT and if it was to break down you would be without it and this would cause difficulty for you. Your house/home is the place you live and if it failed in any way it could cost you and your family. if water was to enter your property it could bring a ceiling down and cause mold, ruin decor and furniture. If your window frames were to rot due to lack of maintenance it could cost you thousands. Insurance does not normally cover wear and tear. There are many different scenarios that could be mentioned to draw your attention to how important it is to keep a regular check on your property. Your property is probably the biggest investment you will ever make in your life, usually to last you a lifetime and should not be ignored.
A client of mine recently had a leak in the bedroom and I was asked to investigate the problem. I temporarily made a repair
as this was asked to be done by the insurance company. When the assessor came out my client was informed that it was due to wear and tear and was not covered by the insurance. They had to pay for the repair and damages themselves.
The year after their insurance premium doubled and when this was queried it was as a result of an unsuccessful claim, despite the insurance company not paying out any monies.
Therefore, this highlights why it is essential to undertake good property management before it gets too costly.
checked for you MOT and if it was to break down you would be without it and this would cause difficulty for you. Your house/home is the place you live and if it failed in any way it could cost you and your family. if water was to enter your property it could bring a ceiling down and cause mold, ruin decor and furniture. If your window frames were to rot due to lack of maintenance it could cost you thousands. Insurance does not normally cover wear and tear. There are many different scenarios that could be mentioned to draw your attention to how important it is to keep a regular check on your property. Your property is probably the biggest investment you will ever make in your life, usually to last you a lifetime and should not be ignored.
A client of mine recently had a leak in the bedroom and I was asked to investigate the problem. I temporarily made a repair
as this was asked to be done by the insurance company. When the assessor came out my client was informed that it was due to wear and tear and was not covered by the insurance. They had to pay for the repair and damages themselves.
The year after their insurance premium doubled and when this was queried it was as a result of an unsuccessful claim, despite the insurance company not paying out any monies.
Therefore, this highlights why it is essential to undertake good property management before it gets too costly.
