Welcome To The General Maintenance Company
In its earliest days GMC’s business model concentrated on taking vacant, repossessed properties and making them safe, habitable and fit for purpose to resell in the shortest time possible. This makes us experts in understanding what vacant properties require both in terms of maintaining property values and complying with insurance requirements. In this blog we share our insider advice.
Internal winter maintenance ideas
Last month’s blog looked at preparing your property externally for the winter months ahead. This month we discuss maintenance preparations you can make to the inside of your property to prevent falling victim to the harsh winter weather.
With the exterior taken care of now it’s time to turn your attention to the interior of your property. Carrying out some routine jobs now could pay dividends and help you avoid any winter weather related maintenance problems. Continue reading »
With the long hot days of summer now a distant memory, it is time to look towards the winter and make sure your property is ready for it. Winter proofing your property is simpler than you might think. Here we discuss the benefits of being prepared for whatever the winter throws at you.
Now is the time to carry out some essential maintenance to prevent serious problems later down the line. Many winter-related disasters could be prevented with a little forward planning in the autumn. Wind, rain and freezing temperatures all take their toll on the exterior of properties so dealing with any known issues now is the best approach to avoid problems later on. A few maintenance jobs in the autumn can ward off the need for extensive (and expensive!) repairs later on. Continue reading »
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO CARRY OUT SPRING CLEANING?
Whether you are a relocation company providing services for expats or a landlord with multiple lets, your prime concern is keeping your properties occupied. With so much competition out there for tenants it’s more important than ever to make your property stand out from the rest. One certain way to achieve this is to employ the services of a professional cleaning company – we share our top tips in our blog below. Continue reading »
With autumn now upon us, this is the time to make sure that your properties are in tip-top condition for the winter months ahead. 
While the weather is still relatively mild, now is the time to carry out a few essential maintenance jobs. Many winter-related disasters can be prevented if people plan ahead in the autumn to protect their properties from the wind, rain and freeing temperatures that the winter may bring. Taking some precautions before the winter weather kicks in and dealing with problems at an early stage can ward off the need for more extensive and expensive repairs later on down the line.
Roofing problems?
If your roof is in need of repair, don’t wait until it starts leaking before you decide to get it fixed. Ignoring roofing problems is a false economy as a small leak can cause a lot of damage if left for any length of time.
After it’s been raining, check for puddles of water, mould or wet insulation in the roof space. If you find any signs of dampness you’ve probably got a leak. If there’s wetness or damp around pipes or chimney breasts, this is probably due to a damaged flashing. A leak anywhere else in the loft space suggests there is a problem with the roofing material, such as a loose tile.
Some problems can be spotted from the ground: you might be able to see some missing or loose tiles. When it comes to replacing them there’s only one way to do it and that’s calling on the services of a professional roofer to do this for you, GMC can organise visit reports on your behalf, obtaining free estimates and monitoring the job to ensure a quality result. Our tried and trusted contractors will use their expertise to advise if further work is required giving you the full picture of what is happening at the property including a full suite of photographs.
How can you prepare for the Autumn?
By carrying out the following maintenance jobs: