Costly and inconvenient, leaks are something no one wants to deal with. In the event of a leak, shutting off the water at the stopcock will minimize the amount of damage that it can do to your home. Having emergency house cover is also helpful for keeping repair costs down and gaining quick access to professional assistance.

But you know what’s better than that? Making sure that leaks don’t happen in the first place. With that in mind, read on to find out how you can prevent leaks in your home. 

Have Your Boiler Serviced 

Leaking boilers are very common, especially when it comes to older models that haven’t been serviced as often as they should have. A dripping boiler may not seem like a big emergency, but it can waste a lot of water and cost you a lot of money. Not to mention that a leaking boiler can damage the parts inside your machine. If you wait too long, you might not be able to get it fixed and will have to buy a new boiler which can be very expensive.

The best way to keep your boiler from leaking is to have a registered engineer service it regularly. This will make it possible to find any underlying problems before they get worse (and more expensive!).

Some home insurance plans include a boiler service once a year, so make sure to use it. If you don’t, it could mean that your policy or boiler warranty is no longer valid.

Inspect Your Roof

It can be hard to find the source of a leak, and it may be harder than you think. These leaks rarely happen in the places where water seems to get into the house. Even if you see a watermark on the ceiling, that doesn’t mean the leak is coming from there.

You should have your roof checked out regularly. It is important to check the roof, whether you do it yourself a few times a year or hire a professional roofing contractor. This is the best way to find holes or other problems that could let water into the house. When you find damage, you can fix it quickly so that your home stays safe and you can minimize leaks, ideally preventing them entirely.

Insulate Your Pipes 

It’s important to remember that any water in your outside pipes will freeze when the temperature outside drops below zero. When water freezes, it expands, which can put stress on your entire plumbing system and cause it to split and potentially burst.

The best way to keep your plumbing warm and stop leaks in the winter is to wrap your pipes in insulation. You can try pipe lagging on your own, or you can hire an expert – just make sure you do it before the weather turns cold. Pipe insulation will not only keep your pipes from leaking, but it will also save you money on your energy bills. It’s a good investment to make as a preventive measure.