Seasonal Checklist

SPRING

• Check, mend fences and treat with wood preservative
• Check outbuildings for winter damage
• Check exterior timber for signs of decay
• Clean algae from paths and patios, repoint joints, seal
• Check exterior paintwork and make a painting plan of action
• Consider getting external timber work replaced with low maintenance PVC-U
• Restore and clean garden furniture

SUMMER

• Remove old and blistered paint from timber door and window frames
• Repaint window frames and woodwork - avoid painting in hot sun! (The paint may blister)
• Replace crumbling pointing
• Replace damaged guttering and rusted cast-iron guttering with a modern alternative

AUTUMN

• Complete exterior painting before damp weather sets in
• Check exterior lighting is working before daylight fades
• Check gutters and downpipes for blockages
• Clear out the shed - clean, treat and put away furniture
• Make sure missing or damaged tiles and slates have been replaced

WINTER

• Check drains and gulley and add a drain tidy
• Replace damaged locks on sheds and outhouses
• Check draught proofing around letterbox, doors, windows
• Make sure you have a supply of rock salt for sprinkling on slippery paths

DID YOU KNOW?

• You need planning permission to build a wall over 1m high on the boundary of a public highway or footpath
• Excessive trespass deterrents, such as broken glass along a wall, could lead to criminal prosecution if injuries are sustained by passers by
• Overhanging branches from next door can be cut down up to the boundary, but are still the neighbour's property.
• You have access to a neighbour's property to carry out certain works, such as clearing your drains