Common property maintenance issues in London homes
Sash windows, settling cracks, condensation, lime scale — the issues that come up time and again in London property.
Sash window rot and rattle
London's stock of period sash windows are beautiful and high-maintenance. Rot in the sill or cord failure are the two biggest issues — both fixable without full replacement.
Condensation and black mould
Most 'damp' issues in London flats are condensation, not rising damp. Better ventilation, fixing trickle vents and addressing thermal bridges fixes 80% of cases.
Hard water lime scale
London's hard water destroys taps, showerheads and kettles. Annual descale of fittings, plus a magnetic conditioner, extends the life of fixtures dramatically.
Settled doors and cracking plaster
Older buildings move. Hairline cracks above doorframes are normal — recurring large cracks aren't. Photo-document them and revisit in 6 months.