Its hard to believe winter will soon be here.
Autumn in Western Australia is the right time to maintain gutters, downpipes, soakwells and flashings in readiness for the winter months of June, July and August.
NexGen Tradies’ fixed quotes
To prepare your home for winter’s rains, call Perth based NexGen Tradies, a budget-friendly professional home and commercial property maintenance company that covers Joondalup to the north of the city, the Hills and eastern suburbs, and south to Mandurah.
There is no call-out fee and NexGen Tradies’ quotes are fixed. All materials are charged at cost.
NexGen Tradies can also be asked to check that concrete splash blocks beneath downpipes are still adequate. If your splash blocks have moved around, they cannot be relied on to take water away from the foundations of your property. An option is to add extensions to downpipes so that rainwater flows out a good distance away from the foundations, preferably into a soakwell.
Why you need a soakwell
The law in WA states that storm water run-off must remain within a property’s limits. To achieve this, a soakwell is the answer. When the rainwater from your gutters and downpipes reaches the ground, a soakwell allows it to eventually seep into the soil and enter the water table. So, as well as protecting your property, a soakwell is helpful for the environment.
A downpipe that is connected via an extended spout to a soakwell will handle heavy downpours. You will avoid soil erosion and the rainwater will not back up against your foundations, where it could cause damage to the structure of your home.
When a soakwell is not working properly, it can cause garden paving to sink, rising damp in footings, flooring and walls, and wood rot. If you are concerned that your soakwell is failing, call NexGen Tradies for an inspection. Repairs or replacement might be necessary.
For those of you who would like a soakwell installed, talk to NexGen Tradies.
Failed flashing causes leaks
Flashing is another part of the system designed to weatherproof your home. It is used to seal areas of a building where water could enter and cause major problems. For instance, roof flashing is placed around joints and valleys where rainwater gathers.
Other places where flashing is used include windows and points of structural support; chimney flashing; pipe flashing often called a flange; and through-wall flashing. Some flashing is visible, and some may be hidden.
When flashing fails it will cause leaks. For this reason, a maintenance check of flashing while gutters are being cleaned will pay dividends. If any flashing is showing signs of wear, it is best to repair it before it fails completely.
While cleaning your gutters, a specialist from NexGen Tradies would be able to assess the condition of your roof’s flashing and provide you with a photo to show you any damaged areas.
Getting the right help gets the job done right. A qualified tradie or handyman from NexGen Tradies will have all the tools necessary to get the job done efficiently and quickly. In addition, all NexGen Tradies personnel are police cleared and carry Workers Compensation and Public Liability insurances.
Phone NexGen Tradies and Handymen and get well prepared before our winter starts.
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