6. Service your heating system and chimneys at least once a year to prevent fire and smoke damage.
7. Heavy rain, snow or storms can cause weak trees or branches to break and fall, which may damage your home or cause injury to people, by trimming trees and removing dead branches before the winter sets in this will minimize the risk.
8. Are you in a flood risk area? If so, move any treasured possessions or important documents to a higher level.
9. Ensure the air bricks to the ground floor of your property are free from obstruction and that there is an adequate flow of air. This will reduce the risk of serious rot and damp beneath the timbers.
10. Have a specialist check any large trees near your property to avoid the risk of root damage to your property foundations.
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