Check your home for damage or be prepared for an insurance increase

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A great deal of people were subject to hefty repair costs last winter as damaged roofs, frozen pipes and falling gutter were top of the list of things to fix once the cold snap was over. You must also keep in mind that you may affect your insurance payments therefore before its gets too cold you must make sure that you take the appropriate measures to maintain your home before damage takes force. It is a good time to step back and look at your property, if you are unsure of what to look for ask a professional or someone that you trust to highlight areas that require work.

Remember to look externally and internally at the property in order to gain a full picture. Unclog gutters, make sure your front and back doors are stable and in working in, check your windows and if you do not already have them consider fitting double glazed windows as they are strong and keep the heat locked in, look for any cracks that can let drafts in and get a professional to assess your roof. You may be shy of the costs now but they will only get greater if something goes wrong.