Autumn Maintenance Checklist: What You Should Tackle This Month

As the weather turns cooler and the evenings draw in, October is the ideal time to prepare your home for the winter months ahead. Tackling a few key autumn maintenance tasks now can prevent costly issues later and keep your property warm, safe, and running efficiently. Here’s your essential October checklist - and how B & B Services Ltd can help.

1. Clear Your Gutters and Downpipes

Falling leaves and debris can quickly clog gutters, causing water to overflow and damage your walls, brickwork, and foundations. Clearing your gutters in October helps ensure water flows away from your home properly during heavy autumn rain. We offer full gutter clearing and repairs, ensuring your system is ready for winter.

2. Book a Roof Inspection

Minor roof damage can easily become major once winter weather strikes. Loose tiles, damaged flashing, or cracked ridge caps all increase the risk of leaks. A professional roof inspection can identify issues early and protect your home from damp, rot, and expensive repairs.B & B Services Ltd can arrange roof checks and minor repairs to give you peace of mind.

3. Schedule a Boiler Check or Service

Before the temperatures drop further, make sure your boiler is running safely and efficiently. An annual service helps:

• Prevent breakdowns

• Improve efficiency

• Reduce heating bills

• Extend the life of your system

If your boiler hasn’t been serviced this year, October is the perfect time - before the winter rush begins.

4. Draught-Proof Your Windows and Doors

Cold draughts around windows and doors can make your home harder to heat, leading to higher energy usage and discomfort. Simple fixes like resealing, replacing worn rubber strips, or adding insulation can significantly improve warmth and reduce energy bills.

B & B Services Ltd can help with resealing, minor carpentry adjustments, and energy-saving improvements around the home.

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Get Your Home Winter-Ready with B & B Services Ltd

Based in Newent and serving the surrounding areas, B & B Services Ltd offers reliable property maintenance to help keep your home protected year-round.

If you’d like support with any tasks on your autumn checklist, we’re here to help.

Get in touch to book your October maintenance work today.

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