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Batten Down the Hatches - Get Ready for Winter

Batten Down the Hatches - Get Ready for Winter

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Batten Down the Hatches - Get Ready for Winter

While winter comes as no surprise, each year many of us are not prepared for its arrival. If you prepare your home and business in advance and do a pre-season property check, you will stay safe, warm and dry regardless of the weather. 

 
Property Check-List:

• Clean gutters and outdoor drains and check drainage around your house
• Make sure all doors and windows seal tightly 
• Check trees in your garden for loose branches 
• Pack outdoor furniture away

If you need help with maintenance and repairs to prepare for winter rain, wind and storms, contact professional companies dealing in maintenance and repairs in your Overberg town:

• Maintenance and Repairs in Agulhas / Struisbaai
Maintenance and Repairs in Arniston/Waenhuiskrans
Maintenance and Repairs in Barrydale
Maintenance and Repairs in Betty's Bay
Maintenance and Repairs in Botrivier
Maintenance and Repairs in Bredasdorp
Maintenance and Repairs in Caledon
Maintenance and Repairs in Gansbaai
Maintenance and Repairs in Grabouw / Elgin
Maintenance and Repairs in Greyton
Maintenance and Repairs in Hermanus
Maintenance and Repairs in Kleinmond
Maintenance and Repairs in Napier
Maintenance and Repairs in Pringle Bay / Rooi Els
Maintenance and Repairs in Riviersonderend
Maintenance and Repairs in Stanford
Maintenance and Repairs in Swellendam
Maintenance and Repairs in Villiersdorp

If you don't find maintenance and repairs in your town, try looking in another Xplorio town.

Do you have a maintenance and repairs business in the Overberg and want to list on Xplorio? Signup at info@xplorio.com or call 072 519 2138, and one of the team will be happy to assist you.

Batten Down the Hatches - Get Ready for Winter

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