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Annual Home Maintenance and Summer Lawn Tips.

Spring-Cleaning Tasks… With spring finally here the grass is

starting to grow, and to maintain a
… that will save you time and money you are less likely to run into delays when great lawn to carry you through to next
when selling your house! you’re wanting to sell your house. autumn, follow these few tips…
• Check gutters: debris, clips and pooling or It is almost certain that an offer on your home Mow Little and often.
ponding – cleaning may help this. will be subject to a Building Inspection Report. Removing too much leaf, in one mow, from
• Check ground clearances: clear plants away This is one area where you can make the the top of your lawn weakens your lawn.
from cladding and clear soil away from the sales process easier by being a proactive Ideally 1/3 of the overall length at any time.
bottom edge providing enough clearance from vendor. During peak growth look to mow weekly and
splash back – between 100 to 225mm. If a buyer engages a professional Building reduce mowing in cooler and hotter times.
• Drains: clean drains, keep debris or items Inspection Company to carry out an Remove the clippings and don’t mulch if
clear and check grills are in good order. Inspection and defects are identified, you possible.
would need to address these as soon as
• Showers: clean showers especially the practical, potentially causing delays. If you Mow Higher
corners inside and out; rake out, clean and were time poor, you may need to negotiate Aim to mow at 5-7cm (the latter in the heat
replace sealant if mouldy then reapply a the price in order to make the sale quickly, an of summer). For simplicity, measure between
mould resistant sealant. Specialist advice or a outcome most vendors would prefer to avoid. a hard surface and the bottom edge of your
moisture test maybe required. Tony Grieg, mowers deck.
• Windows: clean sills and the aluminium Jim’s Building Inspections. Water Deeply
chase of mould and clean out drain holes; During summer look to water deeply, then
check rubber seals around windows. Want the best lawn allow the lawn to use all that water for a few
• Doors: ease binding doors – refix, sand or in the street? days. As a guide (all situations are different)
plane. Fix door handles and install door stops. Call Darryl on 022 516 6002 use your sprinkler one hour placement,
Email: darrylm@lawnfix.co.nz
• Gardens: clear away overgrowth from Facebook: LawnFix Selwyn twice per week. Morning watering is best,
cladding and soffits. followed by early evening.
By doing these maintenance chores regularly Darryl Morley, Lawnfix Selwyn.

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