Sep 16, 2025

5 autumn fixes homeowners forget (Until it’s too late)

Prepare your home for winter with these 5 essential fixes that save money, avoid stress, and keep your space warm and safe before the cold hits.

Ever had a surprise repair bill in winter?
It's not fun or cheap.

Autumn is your chance to get ahead —
and save yourself the panic when the frost hits.
Here’s what most people put off (and regret later).


1. The invisible heat leak that drains your wallet


Draughts steal warmth every night.
Warm air slips out through tiny gaps in windows, doors, and loft hatches.

👋 Run your hand around your windows on a breezy day.
Feel a chill?

That’s money leaving your home.

Fixing draughts now can cut £200+ off your heating bill this season.
Do it before you spend another winter under a blanket.


2. The gutter problem you can’t see (But will pay for)


Those pretty autumn leaves?
They block your gutters, soak your walls, and crack them when the freeze hits.

6 in 10 autumn callouts we handle are blocked gutters.
A 30-minute clear-out now stops a £500+ repair later.


3. The 10-minute check that saves a cold shower


An annual boiler service is like an MOT for your heating.
Small fixes today stop December breakdowns and 8am emergency callouts.

Get it done now —
future you will thank you when the hot water still works at Christmas.


4. The garden check that stops 3am crashes


Wind is picking up. Storms are coming.
Loose fences, tiles and garden clutter can become flying hazards overnight.

Take a 5-minute walk around.
Tie down, clear away, or book someone to fix it before the wind does.


5. The “tell me everything’s fine” home check


Sometimes you just want someone to look at your home and say,
“Yes, you’re good.”

A wefixico Home Health Check gives you that.
One visit. One checklist. Clear fixes. No guesswork.


Your Calm Winter Starts Here


Autumn isn’t just pumpkin lattes and cosy jumpers.
It’s your best chance to avoid the winter scramble.

Get these five jobs sorted now — so you can relax when the first frost hits.

Ready to get sorted?

Book your Autumn Home Health Check today
cross it off your list before the weather turns.

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