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Small winter jobs are easy to ignore — until they turn into very big bills.
This episode is about the quiet failures that cause the most damage: blocked gutters, slipped tiles, cold radiators, dirty heating systems, and water where it really shouldn’t be. None of these are complicated, but all of them are expensive if left too long.
A few checks now can prevent rot, damp, leaks, pump failures, chimney fires, and frozen-pipe disasters later in the winter.
If you’re unsure, don’t guess — and don’t gamble with ladder work or doorstep “bargain” repairs. Prevention is always cheaper than recovery.
If you’re stuck and it’s urgent, you can always reach us via the Skill Builder contact details — we do our best to help where we can.
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Key Takeaways
• Blocked gutters aren’t cosmetic — they’re a fast track to rot and damp
• You don’t need to climb roofs to inspect them anymore — visual checks are enough to flag issues
• Water staining inside rarely lines up with the broken tile or joint causing it
• If ladders make you nervous, pay once for proper gutter clearance — it’s cheaper than repairs
• Modern boilers still need safety checks, not neglect
• Solid-fuel fires demand regular sweeping — creosote fires are no joke
• A permanently cold radiator is usually a system issue, not “just how it is”
• Dirty mag filters quietly wreck pumps and efficiency — easy win if maintained
• Loose gutters and failing pointing escalate fast if ignored
• Turning off the stopcock before winter trips can save the house
• Door-knock “quick fixes” are almost never quick or fixes
• Prevention costs hundreds; neglect costs thousands
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