Keep a useful home record.
Save appliance manuals, service dates and product details in one place. A maintenance calendar should follow the manufacturer instructions and conditions at your property.
A practical starting point
- Keep photos, measurements and notes together.
- Explain the outcome you need and any access limitations.
- Ask what is included, excluded or dependent on a further inspection.
- Save written agreements, product details and service records.
Questions worth asking
Who will carry out the work? What preparation is needed? How will unexpected findings be handled? What paperwork or follow-up information will you receive?
Make the advice fit your home
Requirements vary by location, property and task. Consult a suitably qualified local professional for structural, electrical, gas or other safety-critical work. These pages are general preparation guides, not instructions to carry out hazardous repairs.