Winter-proof your home exterior before the first frost

October 12, 2023 · Exteriors

Gutters, render, fences and outdoor taps — the autumn checklist that prevents spring bills.

Berlin winters punish every weak point on a home exterior — and every cracked render patch or blocked gutter becomes a spring repair bill. Run this checklist in autumn and the cold months pass quietly.

Water out, heat in

Clear gutters and downpipes completely, then check they fall toward the outlets — standing water becomes ice that splits seams. Drain and isolate outdoor taps, rake out crumbling mortar joints for repointing, and seal any render cracks before frost can wedge them wider.

Walk the boundary too: fence posts that wobble now will snap in the first storm, and overhanging branches belong trimmed before ice loads them. A Saturday with a ladder prevents a February emergency callout.

What we handle for you

Our exterior visits cover the awkward and the high-up: scaffolded render repairs, gutter renewal with leaf guards, fence rebuilds on concrete posts, and full masonry sealing. You get dated photos of every stage and a maintenance checklist for next autumn.

• Clear gutters fully — then check they actually drain.
• Seal render cracks before the first frost, not after.
• Drain outdoor taps to stop burst pipes.
• Wobbly fence posts are a storm claim waiting to happen.

Book an exterior check this autumn and meet spring with nothing on the repair list.