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TIP: freehold property management

Freehold property management. There are some external issues that are probably freeholder issues and shared costs, such as draining out the front down-pipe and area in front of the bay, filling cracked render, making sure there are no gutter leaks and brok

TIP: property management

Property management. Observe and photo or film around the property during a rainstorm to see where water flows, making sure water flows/drains away from the building.

TIP: instruct a general builder to rake out

Instruct a general builder to rake out and fill render cracks and repaint flaking masonry paint – an external acrylic caulk for small gaps, similar material to the original render for larger gaps (>1-2mm).

TIP: render and window sill cracks

Render and window sill cracks. Instruct a general builder to rake out and fill render and windowsill cracks – an external acrylic caulk for small gaps, a similar material to the original for larger gaps (>1-2mm) often lime, cement-based mortar for newer re

TIP: rainwater goods should be cleared regularly

Rainwater goods should be cleared regularly. Gullies and drains should be checked every 6 months, by pouring water down them. Fill cracks in and around the gulley with a cement based mortar (making sure not to blocked the drain). There is a risk of a broke