If you are new to property ownership, there are many aspects to consider, with building maintenance that must be carried out and there are many things that could go wrong with the average family home. Here is our list of essential domestic services that you might need to call on one day.
- Roofing Contractor – Most Australian property owners ask a local roofing contractor to inspect their roof once a year, which would reveal any minor issues, such as missing roof tiles and this would also involve clearing out the guttering, which provides an essential escape route for excess rainwater. Source a local company that offers emergency services and store the number in your smartphone, just in case you ever have a roofing emergency.
- Local Electrician – You never know when you might require the services of an electrician in Central Coast and a quick Google search is all it takes to source a local electrician who is qualified to carry out repairs. This tradesman can install exterior lighting and any extra power sockets that you might need.
- Telecommunications – Whether the telephone line or a high-speed Internet connection issue, saving the number of a local telecommunications provider will certainly come in handy one day.
- Arborist – Trees do require regular care and maintenance and the arborist is the person to contact if you have any tree issues. Large trees can quickly become a hazard, especially if they are located near the house and having the trees pruned annually is always a good idea.
- Drain Specialist – Of course, we hope that you never need to use the services of a professional drain cleaner, but if your drains become blocked, taking a DIY approach often makes matters worse. First you have to locate the blockage and then figure out how to remove it, which is never an easy task, while the experts have the know-how and the equipment to make short work of any drain blockage.
- Local Builder – Either a local building contractor or a handyman would be able to carry out minor repairs, which often arise during the course of a year. The thing about building maintenance is it must be carried out in good time if you want to avoid major repairs.
- TV Engineer – If a bout of bad weather moves your satellite dish, you will need to call in a TV or cable guy, who has the equipment to position the dish to get the best reception.
You might not need any of the above at the moment, but a couple of hours with Google should see you have the emergency numbers of essential home services, which you can store in your smartphone.
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