Summer maintenance checklist

Summer maintenance checklist

With Summer here, life in Australia means long days, beach trips and sizzling heat. While we cherish those sunny moments, the season can also place extra demands on our homes — from bushfires to sweltering days with no relief in sight. To help you safeguard properties this summer, we’ve put together a handy checklist of essential home maintenance tasks to tackle before the heat sets in this season to avoid any unnecessary callouts and maintenance requests from tenants. 

Chill out and check out AC systems

If your property has air conditioning, it’s essential to ensure proper maintenance is carried out annually. This not only helps prevent unexpected issues but also ensures all systems are running smoothly.

Spot the gaps 

You might be wondering how fixing a few holes and sealing some gaps can make a difference in the long run. It turns out, it’s quite significant!

Keeping the Termites in check

 Termites are paled-coloured pests that can do quite a bit of damage if left unchecked and untreated. Although small, the impact they can have is mighty, termites impact the structural integrity of your homes.

Stay fire smart

The summer months also mark the onset of bushfire season. Each year, Australia experiences around 45,000 to 60,000 bushfires, with impacts ranging from devastating environmental damage to significant property loss.

Home sweet home (and everything in between)

Your home is where the heart is, and it’s important to ensure not only the structure of your home is covered under the right levels of insurance but is equally important to check the coverage of the contents of your home.

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