Prepare your home for winter
- Keeping your boiler up to date and well-serviced gives you peace of mind when the weather turns colder
- Clean out gutters during autumn as they may be full of fallen leaves
- Purchasing loft insulation is an economical way to retain heat, and the money saved in energy bills covers the cost in a few years
- Double glazing is also a good investment
- Cutting back trees that are close to your house means they are less likely to cause damage in a storm
- Examine pipes for cracks and electrical wiring for damage
- Lagging pipes reduces the risk of them bursting during the winter months
- Repairing dripping taps reduces the risk of damage to the pipes
- If you have a chimney, ensure it is cleaned before winter.
For details of how Saga can help protect you against home emergencies in the winter see our Saga Home Response page.