Roof repairs in Ballyvolane, Cork

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Tips for Property Maintenance

Your home needs maintaining in the normal way, and this general advice may be useful when read together with your Home Buyer report. Problems in construction may develop slowly over time. If you are concerned contact a chartered surveyor for further advice.

Outside of the property

You should check the condition of your property at least once a year, and also after unusual storms. Your routine re-decoration of the outside of the property will also give you an opportunity to closely examine the building.

Driveway Cleaning:

Check for cracks and weeds growing up through cracks. remove stains such as oil, grease, diesel etc as soon as possible to prevent degradation. Vulnerable edges can chip away under excessive vehicle weight. Try not to park on the edges.

Chimney stacks:

Check these occasionally for signs of cracked cement, split or broken pots, or loose and gaping joints in the brickwork or render. Storms may loosen aerials or other fixings, including the materials used to form the joints with the roof coverings.

Roof coverings:

Check these occasionally for slipped, broken and missing tiles or slates, particularly after storms.

Flat roofing:

Flat roofing has a limited life, and is at risk of cracking and blistering. You should not walk on a flat roof. Where possible keep it free from debris. If it is covered with spar chippings make sure the coverage is even, and replace chippings where necessary.

Rainwater pipes and gutters:

Clear any debris at least once a year, and check for leaks when it is raining. You should also check for any loose downpipe connecters and broken fixings.

Main walls:

Check main walls for cracks and any uneven bulging. Maintain the joints in brickwork and repair loose or broken rendering. Re-paint decorated walls regularly. Cut back or remove any plants that are harmful to mortar and render. Keep the soil level well below the level of any damp proof course (150mm minimum recommended) and make sure any ventilation bricks are kept clear. Check over cladding for broken, rotted or damaged areas that need repairing.

Windows & doors:

Once a year check all frames for signs of rot in wood frames, for any splits in plastic or metal frames, and for rusting to latches and hinges and metal frames. Maintain all decorated frames by repairing or re-decorating at the first sign of any deterioration. In autumn check double glazing for condensation between the glazing, as this is a sign of a faulty unit. Have broken or cracked glass replaced by a qualified tradesman. Check for broken sash cords on sliding sash windows, and sills and window boards for any damage.

Windows & doors:

Conservatories & Porches:

Keep all glass surfaces clean, and clear all rainwater gutters and down-pipes. Look for broken glazing and for any leaks when it’s raining. Arrange for repairs by a qualified tradesman.

Other Joinery & Finishes:

Regularly re-decorate all joinery and check for rot and decay which you should repair at the same time.

Inside of the property

You can check the inside of your property regularly when cleaning, decorating, and replacing carpets or floor coverings.
You should also check the roof area occasionally.

Roof structure:

When you access the roof area, check for signs of any leaks, the presence of vermin, rot or decay to timbers. Also look for tears to the under-felting of the roof, and check pipes, lagging and insulated areas.

Ceilings:

If you have a leak in the roof the first sign is often damp on the ceiling beneath the roof. Be aware if your ceiling begins to look uneven as this may indicate a serious problem, particularly for older ceilings.

Walls and partitions:

Check these when you are cleaning or redecorating. Look for cracking and impact damage, or damp areas which may be caused by plumbing faults or defects on the outside of the property.

Floors:

Be alert for signs of unevenness when you are cleaning or moving furniture, particularly with timber floors.

Fireplaces, chimney breasts and flues:

You should arrange for a qualified specialist to regularly sweep all used open chimneys. Also, make sure that bricked-up flues are ventilated. Flues to gas appliances should be checked annually by a qualified gas technician.

Built in fittings, woodwork and joinery:

Check for broken Fittings.

Services

Ensure all meters and control valves are easy to access and not hidden or covered over.
Arrange for an appropriately qualified technician to check and test all gas and oil services, boilers, heating systems and connected devices, once a year.
Electrical installations should only be replaced or modified by a suitably qualified electrician and tested as specified by the Electrical Safety
Council (recommended minimum of a ten year period if no alterations or additions are made).
You can monitor plumbing regularly during use and when you are cleaning. Look out for leakage and breakages, and check insulation is adequate particularly as winter approaches.
Lift drain covers annually to check for blockages and clean these as necessary. Check any private drainage systems annually and arrange for a qualified contractor to clear these as necessary.
Keep gullys free from debris.

Grounds

Garages and outbuildings: Follow the maintenance advice given above for the main building.
Other: Regularly prune trees, shrubs and hedges as necessary. Look out for any overhanging and unsafe branches, loose walls, fences, ornaments, particularly after storms. Clear leaves and other debris, moss and algae growth. Make sure all hard surfaces are stable and level, and not slippery or a trip hazard.

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