For many homeowners, home maintenance happens only when something goes wrong. A balky furnace, overflowing gutters, or a chimney which refuses to draw causes an expensive emergency call to service technicians who offer property refurbishments in West London . If the critical areas of your house are neglected for too long, your family's safety could be in jeopardy. Follow this home maintenance checklist regularly, to limit or even eliminate service delays. 1. Winter ● With a safety ladder, check lower roof and gutters for ice dams and remove as needed. ● Check that the covers are on the outside hose bibs. ● Use the winter season as your opportunity to clean your basement, garage, and other interior spaces. ● Keep an eye on your electrical service drop and the line which leads from your house to the power pole. ● Ensure that the ground next to your house is appropriately graded away from the home to prevent any inland flooding. 2. Spring