Spring Home Maintenance: 5 Spring Jobs Every Devon Homeowner Should Tackle Now
- Feb 11
- 2 min read
Your Essential Checklist for Devon Properties
After months of relentless Devon rain and winter storms, your home has taken a battering. Now that spring has arrived, it's time to assess the damage and tackle essential maintenance before minor issues become major expenses.
Here are the five priority areas od Spring home maintenance, every Devon homeowner should check this spring:
1. Check Your Fences and Gates
Winter storms don't just blow leaves around, they loosen fence panels, rot posts, and weaken gates. Walk your property line and look for wobbling sections, missing panels, or wood that's soft to the touch. Addressing these issues now means you'll have a secure, attractive boundary ready for summer gatherings rather than an embarrassing collapse mid-barbecue.
2. Revive Your Decking and Patio
That green, slippery film on your decking? It's more than unsightly - it's a safety hazard. Winter moisture leaves decking algae-covered and weathered, while patios accumulate moss and debris between pavers. A thorough clean and treatment can add years to your decking's life, or if it's beyond saving, spring replacement means you'll have a beautiful new outdoor living space ready for the warmer months.
3. Protect Exterior Woodwork
Your shed, summerhouse, and wooden window frames have spent months being battered by wind and rain. Peeling paint isn't just cosmetic, it exposes timber to rot and decay. A fresh coat of quality exterior paint or stain now will protect your investment and keep everything looking smart through another Devon winter.
4. Clear Gutters and Check Drainage
Blocked gutters are the number one cause of preventable damp damage in Devon homes. Autumn leaves, winter debris, and moss build up quickly, causing water to overflow and seep into walls. Thirty minutes on a ladder now could save you thousands in damp treatment later. While you're at it, check that rainwater drains freely and isn't pooling near your foundations.
5. Plan Your Bigger Projects Early
Dreaming of a new patio, garden room, or landscaped space? Here's the reality: the best tradespeople get booked solid from April onwards. If you want work completed before summer, you need to be planning and booking now, not in May when everyone else has the same idea.
Don't Let Your Spring Maintenance Slip
The difference between a well-maintained home and one that needs constant repairs often comes down to staying on top of seasonal tasks. A few hours invested this spring will protect your property's value and save you from expensive emergency repairs down the line.
Devon Property Experts handle everything from fence repairs to complete garden transformations. Whether you need help with one item on this list or all five, we're here to help Devon homeowners protect and improve their properties.
Get in touch today for a free, no-obligation quote.
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