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.
