Home maintenance calendar
Home maintenance in February
What a UK home needs in February. Do the easy ones yourself, and for anything that needs a trade, one tap posts it free to local trades with the details filled in.
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- Check for damp, condensation and mouldA job for a trade
Black mould in corners and behind furniture is usually condensation, sometimes a leak or rising damp. Find the cause before treating the walls.
Get quotes free - Cut back trees and big hedgesA job for a trade
Do big cutting before the bird nesting season starts in March. Check first if a tree is protected or you're in a conservation area.
Get quotes free - Reseal the bath and showerDIY or a trade
Mouldy or split silicone lets water behind tiles and into ceilings below. Resealing is a quick job.
Rather have someone do it? Get quotes free - Clear moss from the roofA job for a trade
Moss holds water against tiles and washes into gutters, blocking them.
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