If you have just moved house then you may already have a to do list of tasks and projects that you need to do. Moving house can be stressful enough, even more stressful if you have moved into a fixer upper. There are certain things you need to do to ensure your new home is safe and secure so make sure that this is top of your list. If you need some inspiration on what to do once you’ve moved then take a look at the article below.
Change The Locks
One of the very first things you need to do when you move into a new house is change the locks. You never know who has lived in your house previously and kept a set of your keys, the last thing you want is some stranger wandering into your home. Find a reputable locksmith who will not only change your door locks but also your window locks. This will give you peace of mind that you have fresh, brand new locks.
Replace The Windows
When you move into a new house, you won’t necessarily know when the windows have been installed. This may have been some time ago, especially if you have moved into an older house. You can usually tell if your windows need replacing in the winter months as there will be a cold breeze flowing through your house. You can only seal up the holes and gaps so many times before you should look into replacement windows. This will solve any cold issues you have, it also means no more high heating bills.
Look At The Roof
You may have got a survey on the house when you were in the process of buying it, however, they can’t always get up and check your roof. When you move into a new house, be sure to get up onto the roof and have a look at the condition it’s in. Many things can impact the condition of your roof, bad weather in particular. If you notice anything wrong with your roof, it is important you get this fixed straight away. You don;t want water leaking through the roof into the walls, floors, or across your ceilings.
Inspect The Boiler
Lastly, did you buy your new home having already inspected the boiler? Boilers can be an expensive repair if they break down on you. Typically you will have some paperwork that tells you when it was last inspected and any repairs that have already been carried out. Boilers should be serviced every year, this is much cheaper than having to replace the whole thing. Check out local gas engineers who will do this for you, they will also provide paperwork to say an inspection has been done.
Hopefully you found this article helpful and that it gave you some ideas on what you can do to your home when you move in. You might be tempted to do everything in one go but it will all take time, remember that Rome wasn’t built in a day.
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