Keeping your French holiday home well maintained

Living in France, Looking after your French home

The Leggett Property Management team has prepared this Spring maintenance checklist so that you can nip any potential problems in the bud (see what we did there!). If there are items we have missed then we would love to hear from you.

General

test all smoke alarms and carbon dioxide monitors
check that your fire extinguisher is still in working order
make sure the property is still fully secure and door locks are working smoothly
check all wooden windows, doorframes and door edges for rot and ageing. This will prevent rain and cold air getting into the property. Make sure any water drains away from the house and doesn’t collect on the window sill
touch up any paintwork (doors, windowframes, garden shed)

Kitchen

clean and reseal all worktops
check the cutlery draw, do you still have full sets and is it fit for purpose?
check your pantry/larder, clean the shelves, dispose of out of date food
clear out the fridge, check the settings and defrost the freezer
check the drainage from your sink
have your boiler serviced by a professional
the same for all major gas and electrical appliances

Bathroom

check the grouting and reseal where necessary
look closely for damp and mould
run the taps and ensure drains are working efficiently
if you are renting the house then think about replacing old towels and washcloths

Your home is one of your biggest financial assets so it pays to keep it well maintained throughout the year.

Bedrooms

check the grouting and reseal where necessaryare your beds and mattresses in good condition? If so, turn the mattress
are sheets and linen still crisp and new, will guests remark on their comfort
are any lightbulbs out?
bleed the radiators and check they are all working