ould and condensation build-up can be avoided. Keep furniture away from un-insulated walls during winter.

ver thought about oiling your keys? Just a drop of oil on any key once a month avoids mechanisms jamming.

ook for seals peeling around bath and shower trays. As well as being un-sightly they also cause leaks so call us before they deteriorate further. While you're in the bathroom check shower-heads and unscrew tap nozzles to give them a thorough clean.

heck radiator valves and accessible pipework for leaks by placing a piece of tissue paper around the joints on pipework and see if it absorbs water.

old a rag at the radiator valve when bleeding radiators as this will avoid water or dirt escaping.

f your oven stops working reset the clock - this often works.

eplace batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors annually for your own safety.

n a bright day take a look at your roof for missing or broken tiles and slates. Only look from the ground, call an expert for a closer look.

utters and down-pipes are easily blocked so on a rainy day make a point of visually checking for water overflowing or leaking from joints.

egularly apply drain un-blocker to drains to avoid build-ups and blockages.

simple tip to prevent humidity in your bathroom is to test the extractor fan. Hold a piece of tissue paper to the fan to see if it is efficiently drawing air.

ou might be unsure about investing in an expert to fix your problem. Our co-coordinators are on call from 8-6 Monday-Friday for any advice before committing to a call-out.

020 7731 2100

info@mglondon.uk

Melchior Gray2 Station CourtTownmead RoadImperial WharfLondonSW6 2PY

Upcoming Seasonal Tips:

Take advantage of the drier weather and complete any external painting. We recommend a repaint every 5 years.

Keep an eye on leaves in the guttering. We recommend having your gutters cleaned once a year.

Check for drafts early in the season to prevent heat loss later in the month