Preventative Maintenance vs Emergency Repairs: Which costs more?

What Is Preventive Maintenance?

Preventive maintenance involves regular, planned check-ups to keep your property running smoothly. Think of it like a health check for your home.

This includes:

• Annual boiler servicing

• Clearing gutters before winter

• Inspecting roof tiles after a storm

• Flushing heating systems

• Sealing cracks and damp-proofing

• Routine electrical and plumbing checks

These small, consistent actions help catch issues early—before they become major (and costly) problems.

Emergency Repairs: The Real Cost

Emergencies are rarely just about the immediate fix. The real cost often includes:

• After-hours callout fees

• Damaged interiors or contents

• Stressed tenants or cancelled stays (for rental/holiday lets)

• Insurance complications

• Time off work to manage it all

For example: ✔️ A regular £100 gutter cleaning could prevent a £3,000 ceiling repair due to water damage. ✔️ An annual £120 boiler service might prevent a full £2,500 replacement during a cold snap.

The numbers speak for themselves.

 How Abbington Can Help

We offer tailored maintenance plans for luxury homeowners, landlords, and second-home owners, with:

• Proactive scheduling

• Transparent costs

• Full digital reporting

• Trusted, responsive contractors

Whether it’s a city townhouse or a countryside retreat, we help ensure your property runs like clockwork—so you never have to scramble for solutions.

Final Word

The choice is simple: plan ahead, or pay for the panic.

If you’re ready to future-proof your property and avoid unnecessary expense, Abbington Property Maintenance is here to make it easy.

Book a consultation or request a maintenance audit today—because prevention really is the best protection.

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