Routine maintenance for landlords

As a landlord in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, managing your property is a continuous balancing act. While attracting good tenants and ensuring compliance are top priorities, routine maintenance is often overlooked although just as important in protecting your investment.

 A dripping tap today could be a burst pipe tomorrow, and a small patch of damp can become a widespread mould issue. Proactive checks identify minor problems and give time to plan and rectify before they escalate into a costly emergency.

Keeping on top of maintenance not only protects your asset, but it also links directly to your legal obligation as a landlord to provide a safe and habitable living environment for your tenants – and happy tenants are long-term tenants!

While very property is unique, here are some common areas that should be on your checklist:

Annual and seasonal checks:

• Boiler servicing

• Smoke & carbon monoxide alarm testing

• Guttering and downpipes – clear debris (especially after autumn) to prevent damp

• Roof inspection – look for slipped tiles (particularly important after storms) and moss build-up

• Garden/exterior tidy up – trim hedges at boundaries, maintain fences

• Winter-ready – check insulation, bleed radiators, ensure pipes are protected from freezing

Mid-term checks

• Check for any signs of damp or mould (pay special attention to windows, bathrooms, under sinks etc)

• Test extractor fans in the bathrooms and kitchens

• Look for excessive wear and tear beyond what’s expected

• Check for functioning taps, showers and toilets

At EPIC Property Solutions, we can project manage your annual and seasonal checks as well as providing independent mid-term checks and inventories. If you require follow up maintenance – big or small – we have access to the North East’s top tradespeople so you don’t have to worry about finding quotes, coordinating schedules or overseeing the work.

To discuss a tailored maintenance plan for your Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire properties, contact EPIC today.

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