Upper floors
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Have gutters adjusted if they are discharging water onto the wall – look for staining to the walls.
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Make sure that windows open easily so that the building can be ventilated on dry days during the summer months. Lubricate door and window fittings and check security locks.
Shut down the heating system and arrange to have the boiler serviced. Bleed radiators and ensure that the frost thermostat is operational.
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Drains should be cleaned and rodded out if they overflow during wet weather. Remove silt and debris to ensure water discharges freely.
Clear away plant growth from drains, drainage channels and around gullies and the base of the walls generally.
