Moved Into An Older Home? Here's How To Take Care Of It

*This is a collaborative post.

If you’ve just moved into a house that’s at least 100 years old, you’ve got an oldie on your hands! It’s still a great home and can be made super comfy, but when it comes to maintenance and repairs, you’ve got to be more careful than most. 

You fell in love with the property at first sight and now you want to be sure it’s going to stand the test of time in your hands. And if you’re keenly aware of how much pressure is on your shoulders about this, you’re probably looking into the best ways to take care of such a home right now. Thankfully, you’ve landed on just the right post. Here are three things to know about older home care. 

Protect Against the Rain

Rain can be a killer to the older home. Rain naturally wears building material down over time, as does all types of weather, but rain tends to be the most damaging. We get rain more often than we do windy storms, and water damage is the worst kind to seep into the bones of an old home. 

Protecting your home against rain will keep it in good condition for much longer. Always make sure the guttering is clear, keep drains unblocked, and survey the roof every now and then to see how it’s holding up. A new roof is sometimes essential when the home has a long past! 

Maintain From the Ground Up

You don’t want an older home to start sinking into the ground. However, when the foundation is as old as the brickwork is, there’s always a chance that might happen. That's why maintenance needs to be done from the ground up. 

Always check if the base of your home is still performing OK before you check on the floor, walls, and roof. If you spot any potential issues, any at all, we recommend getting in touch with a home repair service. You don’t want this small thing turning into something much more problematic. 

If You See a Repair Job, Get it Done Immediately

An older home really can’t last against a repair that needs to be done. Newer homes are much better at that, but when the bricks have already stood for at least a century, repair work just can’t wait. 

If you spot a problem, get in touch with a company like bristol lime who specialise in the materials found in older homes. This will make any repair they do a lot more effective, and you’ll barely even notice that a repair has been done when the result matches so closely to the original. 

But your work won’t be done then either! You’ll still need to be on your guard about what could damage the property in the future. For example, if there’s been a problem in the roof before, there’s likely to be again. Stay vigilant and check once a month.  

Got an older home? Try these tips to take care of it.