Top Jobs to Sort Out Before Moving into a Newly-Purchased Home

Hello World!  Welcome Friends!  Buying a new home is a big undertaking, with all the inspections, financial aspects, and decision-making involved. After that, you may need to sell your current property and/or clean it out, and then you have to move onto the task of packing. 

However, it pays to also think about jobs that may need completing at the new place before you and your family move in. It’s often quicker and easier to get contractors to complete work before the home has people living in it. Here are some of the top projects to consider getting done. 

Get Rid of Hazards

Ensure there aren’t any hazards lurking about that need taking care of before you move into your new place. For example, there could be lead paint or asbestos in the property, or rust, mold, mildew, rot, or other degradation. Be on the lookout, too, for pest infestations that could pose an issue, such as termites, ants, rodents, etc. 

Some issues may be visible when you take a better look around the property after previous owners or renters have moved all their gear out. Sometimes, though, problems aren’t so noticeable, so it’s wise to hire a contractor such as a building or a pest inspector to check out the entire property and alert you to anything hazardous. 

Have Plumbing Issues Attended To

Plumbing is a crucial factor to attend to before you move in. The last thing you need to deal with after relocating is damaged furniture and other goods because of a water leak in or around your home. A leak can also cause you to end up with costly utility bills to cover. 

While many leaks are visible, especially as you’re cleaning out a home in preparation for moving into it, not all are. There could be leaks hidden behind walls, under floors, in the ceiling, within cupboards, or even outside, underground. To pick up on invisible leaks, check your water meter for movement that occurs when there’s no water in use on the property. 

Furthermore, you may need to hire a contractor to relocate pipes or taps or install new ones if you want to rejig your home’s layout or add a kitchenette before moving in. If you don’t have a plumber you usually use, ask friends and family for recommendations. Alternatively, search online for people who specialize in “home improvement near me” or “experienced plumbers” or other related terms. 

Some other plumbing issues to be on the lookout for include noisy or frozen pipes, toilets that don’t flush properly, and discolored or smelly water. Hire a tradesperson to address any of these concerns ASAP.

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Check Appliances

Don’t assume that since people lived in your new home before you moved into it that all the appliances in the property work fine. Devices wear out and break over time, and previous owners or renters may have done nothing about this, especially if they knew they were moving out soon anyhow. As such, test all the machines in your house, even new-looking ones, to see if anything needs attention. 

Clean them all, and do any obvious maintenance work that seems overdue. If appliances don’t even turn on or have evident faults, it’s time to call a tradesperson. You might need to hire a plumber, electrician, fridge or HVAC specialist, or another contractor. If you have information about a machine that shows it’s still under warranty, or if you’ve purchased a newly-built home, you may also be able to get appliances fixed or replaced for free. 

If you discover that gadgets are too old or expensive to get working effectively, or if you know they’re not at all energy-efficient and want to upgrade, it’s worth investing in replacement machines right away, if possible. That way, you won’t have to deal with any downtime in usage for you and your family. 

Get an Electrician to Inspect Wiring

A home’s wiring is a critical element of safety and reliability, so it pays to have an electrician come in and inspect all the wires around your home for faults. For example, they can search for loose connections, chewed or otherwise broken wires, and rusted cables. Doing this will reduce the likelihood of you having to deal with any fire or electrocution hazards once you’ve moved in. 

It also helps to get other electrical work done before moving day, such as adding power points, security systems, and smoke and carbon dioxide alarms. You might also want to upgrade to ethernet cables, recessed lighting, and ducted vacuum systems. 

You’re probably keen to move into your new home as soon as possible, but it’s worth slowing down and thinking everything through. Organizing work before you live on-site can save you money and hassles. 

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